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St. Thomas 2025 Year in Review
People & CultureIn 2025, the University of St. Thomas continued to build on its mission as a Catholic university committed to academic excellence, access, innovation, and community engagement. From stories on record enrollment to expanded scholarship opportunities and national recognitions, here’s a look at some of the top stories that shaped 2025 at St. Thomas. St. Thomas…
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From Rondo Classrooms to Entrepreneurs, $12.3M Gift Expands St. Thomas’ Impact
Philanthropy in ActionEnabling human flourishing is at the heart of the University of St. Thomas’ partnerships with underserved communities. Now, thanks to a gift from Twin Cities philanthropists Gary and Pat Sauer, Minnesota’s largest private university is expanding efforts to support those communities by strengthening pathways to economic mobility and enhancing educational resources for local K-12 students.… -
Building on a Tradition of Generosity: The Tommie Network Rallies Once Again
University NewsThe 11th annual Tommie Give Day at the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 4 proved once again that when the Tommie Network rallies, incredible things happen. This year, 3,126 donors across the globe came together to raise a record-breaking $4.32 million, surpassing last year’s total of $3.98 million. A signature university tradition, Tommie Give… -
St. Thomas Celebrates $25.5 Million Gift to Benefit the Liberal Arts and Athletics
Philanthropy in ActionA major gift is set to help advance interdisciplinary and intercultural education – as well as the future of athletics – at Minnesota’s largest private university and newest NCAA Division I program. The University of St. Thomas announced the anonymous $25.5 million gift on May 14 at a campuswide celebration. More than half of the… -
St. Thomas Announces New Gift From John and Susan Morrison to Expand Health Care Education
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthA new gift from one of its most well-known and transformational benefactor families is further positioning the University of St. Thomas to shape the future of health care and healing. Five years after their $25 million investment launched and named the Morrison Family College of Health, John and Susan Morrison have taken their impact to… -
St. Thomas Surpasses $131M Fundraising Goal for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsIn a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. “This is a monumental day for the University of St. Thomas and St. Thomas Athletics,”… -
St. Thomas Celebrates $10M Gift From Iversen Family
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten on Dec. 12 announced a $10 million gift toward the construction of the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena by the Iversen family. “We are deeply grateful to Al, Debbie and the entire Iversen family as they continue to demonstrate their support for St. Thomas through… -
In the News: St. Thomas Bucks the National Trend of Dwindling Arts Funding Thanks to $20M Gift From John Monahan
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Bill Tolman were recently quoted in a story from MinnPost about the historic $20 million gift to enhance arts education at St. Thomas. From the story: Arts education at the University of St. Thomas is getting a boost with… -
St. Thomas Announces Record $20 Million Gift for Arts Education
ArtsThe gift from John Monahan ’73 will support arts programming, faculty, and scholarships and further elevate St. Thomas as a leading national Catholic university The University of St. Thomas announced a landmark gift for the arts on Nov. 14. The $20 million gift from John Monahan ’73 of Palm Springs, California, marks the most significant… -
10th Annual Tommie Give Day 2024 Crushes Previous Records
St. Thomas 2025Tommie Give Day on Nov. 12 was historic in multiple ways. It was the 10th anniversary of the university’s day of giving, and support from 3,167 donors across the nation raised $3,985,555, a new record that crushed last year’s record of $3.3 million. Alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends united to support scholarships and…