Archive Posts
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Tales from the Archives: Memorable Concerts by Popular Music Artists
Quotes from the QuadSt. Thomas has a rich history of hosting concerts featuring popular music artists and groups from jazz icon Louis Armstrong to pop rock band Maroon 5 with lead crooner Adam Levine, who was just 24 years old at the time they came to campus. From the 1950s through the 1960s, the university welcomed renowned musicians…
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‘An Immediate Bond’: Tommies Give Back to Their Latino Community
People & CultureWhen Cesar Osvaldo Mendez Portillo ’23 walks into Risen Christ Catholic School, there’s absolutely no doubt that he’s beloved by its students. For days, young voices have been heard asking, “Where’s Cesar?” Now that he’s finally returned, their eyes light up and smiles fill the room. The University of St. Thomas senior began volunteering three… -
Exploring New Ways to Provide Clean, Safe Water
STEAMAssistant Professor Sara Mollamohammada joined the University of St. Thomas as the newest member of the civil engineering faculty, and she is on a mission to help find easy, accessible ways to provide clean, safe water in remote and rural areas. WHAT KIND OF RESEARCH ARE YOU DOING?My research is primarily focused on using algae… -
Sustainable Drinking From Oat to Cup
People & CultureWhen it comes to buying plant-based milk, the possibilities can feel endless. Walk into any grocery store or coffee shop, and you’ll find a variety of oat milk selections that are marketed as healthy for our bodies. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Many oat milks on the shelves are packed with artificial ingredients and… -
Rebuilding Ukraine to Save Children, Refugees
Humans of St. ThomasOne St. Thomas professor’s drive to rebuild Ukraine is making a difference. News reports continue to deliver sound bites about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Recent headlines range from CBS’ “Russia pulls mothballed Cold War-era tanks out of deep storage” to Al Jazeera’s “Russia’s war in Ukraine exacts heavy toll on women.” At times, local and… -
In the News: CIO Karen Julian on the Evolution of Information Technology and Data Security
In the NewsKaren Julian, chief information officer at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about her new appointment to the top tech job at the university and how things have changed over the course of her 30+ year career at St. Thomas. From the story: Has anything changed within IT related to… -
Standing on the Shoulders of Visionaries
People & CultureThe School of Engineering owes its success today to the innovative founders. Learn about the individuals who contributed to the longevity and strength of the school. Stephen Nachtsheim While still an undergraduate, Stephen Nachtsheim helped design and propose the Quantitative Methods and Computer Science (QMCS) program at St. Thomas – the first computer science major… -
Life at St. Thomas: March 2023
PhotosLife at St. Thomas is an ongoing feature highlighting the images that capture what daily life on campus is like. Check out some of the images from St. Thomas photographers taken during March and early April 2023. -
Passover 101: Learning About the Jewish Holiday of Freedom
Faith and MissionPassover is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Jewish world, and it comes with centuries of tradition. Jews around the world will celebrate the eight-day festival of Passover starting Wednesday night, April 5, with a meal called a Seder. The festive meal helps retell the story of the ancient Israelites as they escaped… -
Watch: The Saint Paul Seminary’s 2023 Trip to the Holy Land
Faith and MissionEach January, The Saint Paul Seminary seminarians preparing for ordination to the transitional diaconate make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land to be formed by the places so important to salvation history and divine revelation. Due to COVID-19, 2023 marked the first time since 2020 the seminary was able to make the trip. Scroll and…