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Tommie Takes Flight: Engineering Grad Earns Commission in U.S. Air Force
AlumniTeddy Neururer ’25 has long been obsessed with figuring out how things work. Ever since the recent Tommie grad was a child, he’s loved taking things apart – everything from toys to cars – and putting them back together again. He’ll soon put all that tinkering to use with the United States Air Force, leading…
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New Grants Advance Faculty Research in Community-Engaged Learning
Center for the Common GoodThe Center for the Common Good at the University of St. Thomas recently announced recipients of a new grant initiative to support research on community-engaged teaching projects. The inaugural recipients are both faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and part of the ACE (Academic Community Engagement) cohort. Theology Professor Cara Anthony and Susanne… -
A Preacher’s Kid: How Bob Shoemake Found His Calling With Older Learners
People & CultureIt wasn’t always easy for Bob Shoemake to connect with older adults. In fact, there was a time in his life when the idea made him uncomfortable. "In my thirties, I didn’t much like being around older people," Shoemake admitted during his retirement celebration at the University of St. Thomas. "I was too impatient to… -
Student Trainers Gain Real Coaching Experience in St. Thomas Wellness Program
Health & EducationAt the University of St. Thomas, a new partnership is reshaping how students build healthy habits by combining physical fitness training with motivational support. The Wellness Coaching and Personal Training Program, a collaboration between the Center for Well-Being and the Department of Health and Exercise Science (HES) in the Morrison Family College of Health, offers… -
Caps Off to Excellence: 2025 Graduate Commencement
People & CultureIn a joyful celebration of achievement and perseverance, nearly 700 graduate students crossed the commencement stage at the University of St. Thomas on May 25. Commencement speakers at this year’s ceremonies encouraged their fellow Tommies to put their newly earned degrees to work in service of the common good – reflecting the core mission of… -
Dougherty Family College Class of 2025 Celebrates Associate Degrees
Quotes from the QuadIn a celebration filled with emotion, pride, and promise, Dougherty Family College honored the Class of 2025 as they walked across the stage and into the next chapter of their lives. Surrounded by their “ohana” – their family of relatives, friends, faculty, and staff, these scholars marked a major milestone by earning their associate degrees… -
Sights and Sounds: 2025 Undergraduate Commencement
People & CultureNearly 1,200 undergraduate students became the newest members of the Tommie Network as they crossed the commencement stage May 24. Thousands of proud family members, faculty and staff cheered on the graduates across the day’s three ceremonies. Swipe photos to view gallery Hope and resilience Opus College of Business ceremony student speaker Jake Manske ’25… -
Dr. Yohuru Williams Featured in New History Channel Docuseries by Kevin Costner
Racial Justice InitiativeDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, is featured in Kevin Costner’s The West, an eight-part docuseries that premiered May 26 on the History Channel. Executive produced by actor Kevin Costner and Pulitzer Prize–winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, The West explores the contested and complex history… -
Three Tommies Honored for Exceptional Community Engagement
Center for the Common GoodThe University of St. Thomas has over 60 students who qualify for the 2025 President's Volunteer Service Award. PVSA is an esteemed recognition that celebrates individuals across the United States who embody a deep commitment to volunteerism and civic leadership. The Center for the Common Good shed a spotlight on three of the St. Thomas… -
Tales from the Archives: Memories of Tommies Who Served in World War II
People & CultureAs Memorial Day approaches and the world marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, it’s a good time to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices of the St. Thomas community during that time. More than 3,400 students, alumni, faculty and staff served in the war, with over 100 men giving their…