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Deepening Discernment: Inside the Newly Instituted Propaedeutic Stage at The Saint Paul Seminary
Faith and MissionNineteen young men in one household kitchen is a fascinating sight. And sound. And smell. Sizzling bacon, sausage and eggs. A table scattered with oatmeal, cereals and fruit. And every once in a while, a unified singing of a '90s rock song. But for the men in The Saint Paul Seminary’s new “propaedeutic” year, it’s…
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St. Thomas to Rome: 5,000 Miles to Find Yourself
Study AbroadRhynn Paulsen returned in mid-December from a study abroad trip to Rome. She called it a transformative experience. She heard about the Rome opportunity when a professor visited the honors chemistry class she took last year. Although she chose to attend St. Thomas for its various study abroad programs, going to Rome was not part… -
Saving Furry Pets: Data Science Students to the Rescue
STEAMAs animal rescues work to recover from the pandemic, Secondhand Hounds in Minnetonka has a secret weapon: three data science graduate students from the University of St. Thomas. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, thousands of families went searching for a new furry friend. Unfortunately, many of those pets are now being returned. As… -
Community Visibility Inspires AAPI Tommies
Diversity, Equity and InclusionAs we wrap up the month of May, we also wrap up Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. It’s a time to reflect on the contributions and achievements of a group of people – our neighbors, friends, coworkers, family – who Kha Yang, Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence in the Office… -
President Julie Sullivan’s Legacy Fuels St. Thomas’ Momentum
People & CultureFrom the start, Dr. Julie Sullivan, was bound to make history at the University of St. Thomas. Appointed the first lay person and woman president of Minnesota’s largest private university, Sullivan’s nine-year tenure is defined by historic milestones. On June 1, Sullivan steps down as St. Thomas president and again makes history when she becomes… -
St. Thomas Alumna Flies High as Sixth Female Pilot in History of the Thunderbirds
Arts & HumanitiesSeeing the new "Top Gun" movie sequel starring Tom Cruise is not the only way for a Tommie to experience dramatic air maneuvers this summer. A University of St. Thomas graduate will be flying the number three right side slot when the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron headlines the annual Duluth Air… -
Globally Minded: St. Thomas Alumna Earns Congress-Bundestag Scholarship
People & CultureUniversity of St. Thomas German and environmental sciences double major Payton Johnson ’22 wasn’t interested in choosing between her two passions after graduation. Instead, she figured out how to pursue both. This summer, Johnson makes a trip across the globe as a fellow in the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program for Young Professionals. Sponsored by the… -
The Art of Collaboration: Why So Many Physics Students Are Double Majors
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationLight is a beautiful thing, and for St. Thomas senior Lexi Serreyn, she’s making it her future. A physics and electrical engineering double major, Serreyn is poised to graduate this spring, ready to turn her love and knowledge of light into something much more. “With my research in the Physics Department I got access to… -
2022 Tommie Award Nominees Reflect on Experiences
People & CultureAs the Class of 2022 prepares to graduate, the Newsroom asked this year's Tommie Award nominees to reflect on their time at St. Thomas. Here's what respondents had to say. Erik Anderson ’22 What is your advice for future St. Thomas students?See what needs to be done, how to improve yourself, and take initiative. Don’t… -
University of St. Thomas Names Dr. Laura Dunham Opus College of Business Dean
University NewsBuilding on its commitment to prepare socially responsible leaders for the business world, the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is turning to one of the nation’s foremost ethics experts – and one of its own – to lead its renowned business school. The university has chosen Dr. Laura Dunham to be the next dean…