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A Love for Sports Fueled Student's Love for Humanity
Humans of St. ThomasNorah Barry ’26 thrives in an environment where people come together. Whether she's on the soccer field, volunteering or in the classroom, she is a light to all who meet her. A self-described “classic extrovert,” Barry thrives when she's surrounded by teammates. “I've always liked sports and team environments,” she said. “Both my brothers were…
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A St. Thomas Education Major's Drive Earned Her an Obama-Chesky Scholarship
Humans of St. ThomasA smile spread across Ariah Crosby’s ’27 face as she jumped from story to story, recounting everything that led her to national recognition. “I’ve always been very ambition driven,” she said. During her short time at the University of St. Thomas as an education major, Crosby has worked for the Minnesota Capitol Pathways, conducted research… -
St. Thomas Students Paint Mural with Families at Catholic Charities Center
Arts & HumanitiesThe Minnesota Star Tribune followed some University of St. Thomas students from the Dougherty Family College and College of Arts and Sciences when they attended the Family Service Center in Maplewood to help area children receiving shelter services paint a mural on a bare wall. From the story: University of St. Thomas freshman Anayaiah Mason… -
Friendships Flourish in Interfaith Spaces
Diversity, Equity and InclusionA nearly filled room at the University of St. Thomas buzzed with conversation as three students sat at a long table in the front. They took turns sharing similarities about the importance of religious diversity at a university rooted in Catholic social teaching. Their only difference was their faith. One was Catholic, one Jewish and… -
Dr. Ali Ling Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List
People & CultureDr. Alison Ling, assistant professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, was named to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) 40 Under 40 list. This national recognition honors professionals under 40 who have made significant contributions to advancements to environmental engineering through innovation and leadership. Ling’s work… -
Resident Advisors Help Students Find Community at St. Thomas
People & CultureOn a crisp fall evening outside Grace Residence Hall, dozens of students sprinted across the quad in a game of capture the flag. Over pizza and snow cones, strangers became neighbors. For senior Tabetha Bowes, now in her third year as a resident advisor, this is why she keeps returning to the role. “It’s so… -
Family Weekend Brings Tommies Together Across Generations
Business & LawAs the leaves are changing colors, the air is getting cooler, and the middle of the semester approaches, parents of University of St. Thomas students had the chance during Family Weekend to see where their students study, eat and spend time with their friends. This weekend, Stu and Patti Bloom visited from Waukesha, Wisconsin, outside… -
Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame Expands, Inspires Students
People & CultureThe Minnesota Insurance Hall of Fame recently welcomed eight new members at its second annual induction ceremony at the University of St. Thomas, bringing together leaders from across the insurance, risk management and actuarial fields while creating networking and scholarship opportunities for St. Thomas students. The Center for Risk Management and Insurance at St. Thomas… -
Art as History: ‘This Is Water’ Brings Racial Justice Conversations to Life
Racial Justice InitiativeHistory is not confined to textbooks. It lives in stories and the ways people remember, reckon, and reimagine their shared past. That’s a message that is important to Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative (RJI) at the University of St. Thomas. As a historian and educator, he often turns to various… -
Class of 2029 Expands Geographic Diversity and Global Reach for St. Thomas
Diversity, Equity and InclusionRecent years at the University of St. Thomas have been marked by both significant transformation (everything from new academic programs, facilities and Division I athletics) and a renewed emphasis on its core mission, values and convictions. And prospective students have taken notice. This fall’s official enrollment figures show St. Thomas welcomed its largest-ever class of…