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Please Remember in Your Prayers Joseph Mason
In Our PrayersJoseph Mason, a former professor in the Department of Accounting in the Opus College of Business, passed away on Feb. 28 at the age of 79.
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Please Remember in Your Prayers John Davenport
In Our PrayersJohn Davenport, St. Thomas' longtime archivist, passed away Feb. 25 at the age of 69 from complications of diabetes following a battle with COVID-19. -
St. Thomas Mourns Passing of International Student
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas is mourning the passing of one of our international students. Kailin “Calvin” Wang, 20, was found deceased Friday evening in his off-campus apartment. Originally from China, Kailin began attending classes at St. Thomas in Spring 2020. Please remember Kailin in your prayers and join us in praying for comfort for his… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Billy Ray Maddox
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers Billy Ray Maddox, the father of Patricia L. Maddox, assistant professor in the Justice and Society Studies Department. -
St. Thomas Community Mourns the Loss of First-Year Student
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas community is mourning after learning one of our students passed away in a car accident Feb. 23. -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Tadeusz Gierymski
In Our PrayersTadeusz Gierymski, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, passed away Jan. 9 at the age of 93. -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Conisha Lee Armstrong
University NewsPlease remember in your prayers Conisha Lee Armstrong, a 2019 graduate of the Dougherty Family College. She died on Feb. 8, 2021. Known to loved ones as “Coco,” her family said she was a source of support for many. “More than anything, Coco wanted the world to be a place of positivity, love and happiness.… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Stan Nyquist
University NewsRussel “Stan” Stanford Nyquist, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 85. Before retiring in 2006, Stan was the director of the part-time MBA program in the Opus College of Business. A virtual memorial service is planned for Saturday, Feb. 27 at Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church. Read his… -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Henreitta Smith
In Our PrayersPlease remember in your prayers, Henreitta Smith, the mother of Buffy Smith, Interim Dean of the Dougherty Family College, who recently died. A homegoing for Henreitta Smith was held on Feb. 9, with a burial planned for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Graceland Cemetery in Milwaukee. -
Please Remember in Your Prayers Joan Cady Brownstein
University NewsJoan Marie Cady Brownstein, a former faculty member at St. Thomas, died Feb. 1 at the age of 78. From 1990 to 2007, Brownstein was an associate professor of education at St. Thomas. She had 40 years of experience in K-12 vocal music, elementary education and teacher education. Brownstein is preceded in death by her…