Archive Posts
-
Q&A With School of Law Alumnus Nathaniel Fouch '20 J.D.
Humans of St. ThomasWhen Nathaniel Fouch '20 J.D. graduated from law school at the University of St. Thomas, he went from the classroom to the courtroom. Now he is back in the classroom. Fouch is currently in his first semester as a full-time doctrinal faculty member at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. We recently caught up…
-
Building a Healthier Future: Morrison Family College of Health Marks Milestones
People & CultureWhen Dr. MayKao Y. Hang walked into her first office at the University of St. Thomas as founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health in 2019, the university had a new leader with the right vision and entrepreneurial spirit that shined through from her longtime experience with start-ups, community organization and fundraising centered… -
Sights and Sounds: Homecoming 2025
Student LifeTommie pride filled campus as University of St. Thomas students, alumni and families packed Purple on the Plaza, ran a community 5K and cheered on the players at the football game against conference rival Butler University. Butler beat St. Thomas 21-14 in overtime. Despite the loss, the weekend buzz never dipped. From pregame tailgates to… -
Meet the Engineers: Where Student Projects Launch Real Careers
University NewsWhen recruiter David Timm ’10 walked into the Meet the Engineers this fall, he had déjà vu. The University of St. Thomas alum remembered when he stood beside his oversized resume on poster board as a college student. The electrical engineering major hustled to land an internship at the same reverse career fair where he… -
Tales from the Archives: Echoes from Past Basketball Courts and Hockey Rinks
AthleticsAs we count down to the opening of the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, let’s look back at the many venues St. Thomas basketball and hockey teams once called home. The first St. Thomas basketball team tipped off in 1904 inside a narrow, low-ceiling gym on the first floor of the Dormitory Building. The space… -
Reflection: St. Thomas Homecoming
People & CultureThere was extra energy on campus all week as students geared up for Homecoming weekend. A new expression of school spirit this year was “the Homecoming Taxi” – a festively decorated golf cart careening around campus, with two exuberant students at the wheel, offering rides even if the passenger only needed to walk 50 feet… -
St. Thomas Announces New Title IX Compliance Coordinator
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas welcomes Dr. Melissa “Missy” Majerus as the university’s Title IX/ADA/Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator. She brings a deep commitment to equity and leadership experience to the position. In this role, she will lead institutional compliance efforts and advance initiatives that uphold civil rights, foster inclusive environments, and support student and employee… -
Three Journalists Inspire Young Storytellers
People & CultureFeatured speakers at the 2025 ThreeSixty Journalism Homecoming gala have careers ranging from the New York Times, the Boston Globe, People, The Root and the St. Paul Pioneer Press. They also were either alums of the journalism program or former mentors to the students. They encouraged the young journalists in the room to find their… -
Law School’s David Grenardo Published in Mississippi Sports Law Review
People & CultureA forthcoming edition of the Mississippi Sports Law Review will highlight a paper from University of St. Thomas School of Law Professor David Grenardo. In it, he reflects on how an experience that initially made him angry, gave way to an understanding about ways to address systemic racism. The paper, “Angry at Herbstreit,” recounts Grenardo’s… -
St. Thomas Wins National Award for Exemplary Writing Across the Curriculum Program
Professional NotesErika Scheurer, associate professor of English and founding director of the University of St. Thomas Writing Across the Curriculum program, accepted the 2025 Exemplary Enduring WAC Program (11+ years) honor awarded by the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum and the WAC Clearinghouse in summer 2025. The Exemplary WAC Program Awards series works to…