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Multicultural Leadership Council Builds Culture of Encounter
People & CultureGwynnevere Vang ’26 sat in a circle of cultural club leaders, patiently waiting for the soft-bearded elf plush doll to reach her. The doll served as a sort of “talking stick,” giving each student in the spring retreat for the Multicultural Leadership Council (MLC) at the University of St. Thomas a chance to share their…
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Rooted in Community, Leading with Purpose: Manuela Hill-Muñoz and the Tommie Journey
Center for the Common GoodTwice a month, a group of students gather at the Center for the Common Good, peeking in to ask if they can pet the dogs. Around the same time, the joyful sounds of two playful corgis can be heard echoing throughout the space. These two adorable corgis are the fur babies of Manuela Hill-Muñoz, the… -
In Celebrating Emily Dickinson: Alone, We Shall Not Be
Tommie ExpertsOn the first day of my Emily Dickinson seminars, I always ask students what they’ve heard about the poet. The answers are often the same: she wore white dresses, her poems are all about death, and she never left her house. That last point usually leads to speculation about Dickinson’s mental health, followed by nods… -
From St. Thomas to Spotify: The Value of Networking
AlumniWhen Scott Henkemeyer ’97 steps into a content strategy meeting at Spotify, there’s a good chance at some point that day he’ll be serenaded by a mashup of bubblegum pop, indie rock and punk. That mix is not mandatory listening at headquarters but appears on his Spotify playlist, which contains throwbacks he listened to in… -
Tommie Track Star Makes Leap From Texas to the Twin Cities
AthleticsWith a deep breath, Christina Driver positions her feet. Charging forward before she pushes off – arching her back as she soars across the sand. Hours of practice, patience, pushing, all culminate in that one moment. Seconds later, lying in the sand, her mind is already on the next one. Daughter of former Green Bay… -
A Home in Rome: Celebrating 25 Years of the Bernardi Campus
AlumniNestled along the banks of the Tiber River in the heart of Rome sits the Bernardi Campus of the University of St. Thomas. Acquired by the Minnesota university in November 1999, the campus was named in honor of Antonio and Cecilia Bernardi, parents and grandparents of St. Thomas alumni, including Luigi Bernardi ’85, ’89 MBA.… -
2025 Tommie Award Winner Aidan McGill Reflects on St. Thomas Journey
Humans of St. ThomasSince Aidan McGill was four years old, the University of St. Thomas has surrounded his life with community, support and a home. The Tommie legacy started with his grandmother attending St. Thomas and trickled down to his mother, Sheila McGill, who has been coaching 18 seasons of women’s soccer. Devin McGill '22 and Grace McGill… -
Out-of-State Students Find Family at St. Thomas
People & CultureFor many out-of-state students, Minnesota’s largest private university is a home away from home. Arizona native Augie Stewart found new family at the University of St. Thomas, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul. “Don’t be afraid of leaving your comfort zone – (it could) stop you from doing some really cool things,” said Stewart, a junior studying… -
Standing in Her Power: Trustee Anne Sempowski Ward
People & CultureAnne Sempowski Ward has never stayed in one lane. A mechanical engineer by training, she pivoted into brand strategy, turned around legacy businesses, broke barriers in corporate boardrooms and even became a minority owner of a WNBA team. She did all this while holding true to her personal mantra: Take a leap. “I always say,… -
Dr. Obasesam Okoi Appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Peace Education
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi, an assistant professor in the department of Justice and Society Studies, has been appointed to the editorial board of the esteemed Journal of Peace Education. His distinguished scholarship in peace and conflict studies, with a strong regional focus on Africa, will further the journal’s commitment to advancing critical discussions on peace education,…