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Life at St. Thomas: 2022 Photos of the Year
People & CultureThe past year at St. Thomas was filled with great memories and moments. University photographers captured more than 9,000 images over the past 12 months. This gallery highlights some of the best photos, as well as landmark moments and personalities. Check out this selection of images from 2022, captured by university photographers Mark Brown, Liam…
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Tales from the Archives: The Outdoor Nativity Scene
People & CultureSeeing the Nativity scene perched atop the Arches brings warm holiday memories to many members of the St. Thomas community. Ever wonder when this tradition was started? The first documented “Christmas crib” was erected in 1948 by the Christophori Club, a student group formed to promote Catholic thought and action. Dr. Hugo Reny, a professor… -
Tree Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off Holiday Season
People & CultureUniversity of St. Thomas students, faculty and staff celebrated the holiday season Nov. 28 in the atrium of Anderson Student Center with the 26th annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. Cadenza and The Summit Singers provided cheerful songs, and Santa Claus even stopped by. St. Thomas videographer Brad Jacobsen and photographer Mark Brown captured the festivities. -
Three Tommies Hold President Titles at Premier Banks
AlumniImagine being 25 years old. Your St. Thomas college days are barely behind you, and you’ve been elevated to president of not one, but two banks. That was the swift trajectory for Casey Regan ’04, who, as president of two Premier Banks in Hastings, became the youngest bank president in the greater St. Paul area.… -
Ordination Is Just the Beginning: Providing Crucial Support When Priests Are Spread Thin
Faith and MissionFrom a business standpoint, it makes good sense. That’s one way Father Peter Williams, pastor of St. Ambrose Catholic Community in Woodbury, Minnesota, explains the value of the Institute for Ongoing Clergy Formation at The Saint Paul Seminary. “If you look at this from a business perspective, the people of God have invested a lot… -
Joining Boston Consulting Group With Entrepreneurial Enthusiasm
Business & LawSchulze Innovation Scholar Grace Northamer ’22 has shared the stage with Dick Schulze and recently moderated a panel for Women Entrepreneurship Week. The Newsroom connected with Northamer on her entrepreneurial enthusiasm, studying abroad, career aspirations and more. What was it like serving as the moderator of the Women Entrepreneurship Week panel? How did it differ… -
Jason King: From Lacrosse Player to Head Coach
Humans of St. ThomasParticipation in club sports at the University at St. Thomas is at an all-time high, with nearly 500 students involved this academic year. Among the 16 club sports, men’s lacrosse is considered one of the nation’s best, having captured a record six Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) titles from 2009-19. Jason King ’10, head coach… -
Tales from the Archives: International Students at St. Thomas
People & CultureAs November is International Education Month, it is a good time to reflect on how international students have been a part of the University of St. Thomas community since its very beginning. St. Thomas’ first international student was Peter McPhee, a native of Prince Edward Island, Canada. He enrolled as a part of the first… -
Buffy Smith Inducted Into the Prestigious Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry
People & CultureDougherty Family College Dean Buffy Smith, PhD, has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of their current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.… -
International Students: Where St. Thomas Has Been and Future Direction
Global Learning and StrategyThis fall marks the highest ever enrollment for new international undergraduate students starting at the University of St. Thomas, with 78 students (58 first-time, first-year Tommies and 20 transfer students). In addition, this academic year marks the highest ever numbers of international undergraduate students studying at St. Thomas at 237. With 67 countries represented by…