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St. Thomas Athletics Director Joins NCCA Division I Football Championship Committee
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten has accepted an appointment to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. Esten will serve on the committee for the next four football seasons (2025-2028), representing St. Thomas and the Pioneer Football League (PFL). “It is an honor to represent both St.…
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David Williard Selected to Lead Selim Center for Lifelong Learning
University NewsDr. David Williard, an associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, has been named the new faculty director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning, effective July 1. Bob Shoemake, Selim’s current director, is retiring at the end of June. Williard, who joined St. Thomas in 2012, brings extensive experience with the… -
Business Professor Ernest Owens Selected as Fulbright Scholar for Nigerian Education Initiative
ResearchErnest Owens, associate professor of management at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, has been selected as a Fulbright specialist and will travel to Lagos, Nigeria, in fall 2025 to lead a six-week project, "Internationalization of Pan-Atlantic University." He is among more than 400 U.S. faculty and professionals selected each… -
In the News: Bob Shoemake and the Selim Center on Lifelong Learning for Older Minnesotans
People & CultureUniversity of St. Thomas Selim Center for Lifelong Learning Director Bob Shoemake spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune about how older Minnesotans are embracing education to stay mentally sharp, socially connected, and civically engaged. From the story: As the U.S. population continues to gray and people live longer, the crop of older adult students will… -
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… -
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…