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How a Cybersecurity Course Paved the Way to Defense Department Job
Humans of St. ThomasJohn Morrison ’24 doesn’t know exactly what his parents do for a living – it’s classified. But he’s always been certain about one thing: He wants to follow in their footsteps. “Growing up with them, it made me realize, I want to be just like them,” Morrison said. “They played such an important role in…
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From Aspiring Lawyer to Data Storyteller
Humans of St. ThomasFinding the right career path is rarely linear. As a college student, Xavier Conzet initially considered pursuing a law career, intrigued by its focus on research and evidence-based arguments. But after discovering that the appeal that drew him to law was also present in analytics, he shifted his focus. “I was doing a lot of… -
Public Health Student From Rwanda Leads With Compassion and Determination
Diversity, Equity and InclusionLeaving home for college is a daunting task for many, but for University of St. Thomas student Blessed Uwase, there was the added layer of crossing continents and adapting to American culture. Uwase, who was raised in Rwanda and is majoring in public health at the Morrison Family College of Health, has carved a leadership… -
2024 Tommie Award Finalists Reflect on Experiences
Humans of St. ThomasAs the Class of 2024 prepares to graduate, the Newsroom asked this year’s Tommie Award finalists to reflect on their time at St. Thomas. Here’s what they had to say. Nguyen ‘Lucky’ Phan ’24 What’s your most memorable moment at St. Thomas? I definitely have had a lot of wonderful memories during my journey at… -
Sophomore Innovates for Global Equity
Humans of St. ThomasRecently winning the University of St. Thomas Business Plan Competition and the Fowler Global Social Innovation Challenge with her business concept Waste Compo, Beamlak Petros ’26 is certainly thriving as a Tommie. Aiming to alleviate two issues pressing on Ethiopian society – hunger and shortage of fertilizer, her concept received wide-scale attention on a recent… -
In the News: Anna Swanson Sets St. Thomas Javelin Record One Year After Horrific Crash
In the NewsAnna Swanson, nursing student and women's track and field athlete at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about how far she has come since a serious car accident left her hospitalized in August 2023 - only about eight months before she set the school record for the javelin throw. From… -
WCCO Reporter Pauleen Le to Emcee LDCW Spring Legacy Brunch
Arts & HumanitiesPauleen Le ’11 always wanted to be an astronaut, but after finding out that the profession required a lot of math – something she admits isn’t her strong suit – it was her mother who suggested the award-winning journalist’s current career path. “She told me that I loved to talk and tell stories, so why… -
Graduate Student Talks Impact On and Off the Field
STEAMChristian "CJ" Warren Hometown: Lino Lakes What are you getting your graduate degree in? Master's in mechanical engineering plus entrepreneurship from a new program at the School of Engineering called New Product Tech Ventures (NPTV). Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree? What do you think of the School of Enginering and NPTV… -
Engineering Change in Global Communities
STEAMLaura Hernandez Cancelado ’24 Hometown: Originally from Colombia. Major: Civil engineering. What are some words you would use to describe yourself? Adaptable, creative, analytical and dedicated. What do you enjoy most about engineering at the University of St. Thomas? The small class sizes and the close relationships with faculty create a personalized learning experience. Professors… -
St. Thomas Day Elevates Work of Seven Outstanding Tommies
People & CultureTommies everywhere seek to inspire change as they live and extend the St. Thomas mission. With approximately 120,000 alumni worldwide, that’s a huge impact. The University of St. Thomas elevates their extraordinary contributions at the annual St. Thomas Day celebration. Held this year on April 24, seven exemplary individuals – students, faculty and alumni –…