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'Beyond the Buzzer' Showcases Depth of Tommie Athletes
People & CultureFor Tommie student-athlete Stefano Giovannelli, faith and family are central to his identity. In an episode of “Beyond the Buzzer,” the third-year wide receiver reflects on losing his mother to ALS when he was young, the influence she continues to have on his life and the role his faith in God plays in shaping who…
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Landmark Case Leaves Lasting Legacy
Philanthropy in ActionMike Ciresi ’68 and Roberta Walburn turn a historic tobacco settlement into opportunities for generations of St. Thomas students. By 1994, the tobacco industry had spent decades defeating or outlasting smoking lawsuits without paying a dollar in damages. Lawyers Mike Ciresi ’68 and Roberta Walburn chose to confront the industry anyway. They met in the… -
St. Thomas Enrollment Remains Steady, Strong
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas reached its highest undergraduate enrollment in a decade this fall, welcoming 6,784 students as demand for a St. Thomas education remains strong. Total undergraduate enrollment, which includes 6,579 students seeking four-year degrees in addition to the 205 students pursuing two-year degrees at Dougherty Family College (DFC), increased slightly from 6,750… -
The Art of Leading Through Influence
ResearchErnest Owens on people and project management. The new chair of the University of St. Thomas’ faculty has spent more than three decades teaching students at the Opus College of Business to lead – even when they aren’t necessarily in charge. “It's mainly about influence,” said Associate Professor Ernest Owens. “How do I influence people… -
Tommies Connect for Careers, Networking
University NewsMindy Nguyen ’28 believes that preparing for a career does not begin with submitting a job application. It begins with making connections, whether those connections are with employers, alumni or other working professionals. Nguyen was among the 952 attending the University of St. Thomas Fall Career Fair, where more than 120 employers across a wide… -
President Rob Vischer Speaks on Student Flourishing at North Star Summit
Professional NotesUniversity of St. Thomas President Robert K. Vischer says higher education should prepare students for more than their first job. Colleges should help students develop the skills, relationships and sense of purpose they need to flourish throughout their lives. “We are always telling students to lift their gaze in terms of your time at St.… -
Summer Law Extern: Joseph Hillman, Norwest Equity Partners
Business & LawLike all first-year law students, now 2L Joseph Hillman took a Contracts course during his first semester of law school at the University of St. Thomas. He learned the principles behind how contracts are formed and interpreted. This summer, after his first year of law school, an internship with Norwest Equity Partners gave him the… -
Dr. Aura Wharton-Beck Honored at Hispanic Women National Gala
Professional NotesDr. Aura Wharton-Beck ’99 EdS, ’15 EdD, associate professor in the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas, and her family were honored at the 29th Annual 100 Hispanic Women National, Inc. Gala in New Rochelle, New York. The 100 Hispanic Women National Inc. is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that aims to promote… -
Ali Ling, Engineering Professor, Published in Nature Water
People & CultureDr. Ali Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering and water expert at the University of St. Thomas, has published findings on the regulation of forever chemicals in water supplies across Europe in Nature Water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyls substances, or PFAS, include substances such as PFOS, PFOA, and TFA and accumulate in our environment and water… -
From Discovery to a Legacy for the Common Good
Philanthropy in ActionMike Ciresi ’68 and Roberta Walburn turned a shared commitment to the common good into a program to cultivate future leaders – culminating with a record-breaking gift to St. Thomas On Sept. 17, the Ciresi Walburn Foundation and the Michael V. and Ann C. Ciresi Foundation announced an $82 million gift to St. Thomas for…