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VIDEO AND PHOTOS: Christmas Tree Lighting
People & CultureWith a backdrop of freshly fallen snow outside, members of the University of St. Thomas community filled the Anderson Student Center atrium to kick off the holiday season Dec. 2 at the 28th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed cheerful songs by Cadenza and The Summit Singers. St. Thomas videographer Nick…
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Sights and Sounds: Homecoming 2024
PhotosTommie pride was in the air during Homecoming Week at the University of St. Thomas even as the football team came up short against the Drake University Bulldogs, with a final score of 22-19. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and families came together for the annual golf cart parade, trivia, bingo, dancing and other fun activities.… -
Air Force ROTC Cadets March in Memory of POW-MIA Service Members
PhotosThe U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 410 and the University of St. Thomas chapter of Arnold Air Society, a national professional and service organization, began its 38th annual Veterans Day vigil Nov. 10. Cadets marched slowly and solemnly near the flagpole in the center of the lower quad on the St. Paul campus until the… -
Sights and Sounds: 2024 Wellness 5K Run/Walk
People & CultureOn a crisp fall morning, nearly 200 St. Thomas students, faculty, staff and community members participated in the Center for Well-Being’s Wellness 5K Run/Walk. The Saturday, Oct. 12, race started at 8 a.m. on the south side of Summit Avenue and finished on the north side at the Arches. “I haven’t run this kind of… -
St. Thomas Students Decorate Campus Sidewalks With Chalk Art to Illustrate Research
ResearchMechanical engineering student Hapaki Lorenzo ’26 spent the morning of Oct. 2 drawing about polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollutants with colored chalk on the sidewalk behind the John Ireland statue at the University of St. Thomas. He is one of six students who participated in the 2024 Sidewalk Symposium, illustrating their original research through chalk art on… -
Building the Future of Tommie Athletics: First Look at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsCenter ice and halfcourt are taking shape at the University of St. Thomas as construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena reaches new heights. The multiuse arena on the university’s St. Paul, Minnesota, campus will host the Tommie ice hockey and basketball programs. After months of footing and foundation work, excitement is building as… -
Sights and Sounds: Class of 2028’s March Through the Arches
Quotes from the QuadOn a sunny September day, members of the Class of 2028 at St. Thomas started their journey at the university by marching through the Arches while family members, faculty and staff cheered them on. “You are about to become part of a story that is bigger than yourselves. Every entering class of students writes a… -
Sights and Sounds: 2024 Welcome Days
Quotes from the QuadThe Class of 2028 has arrived at the University of St. Thomas to help kick off a new school year. About 1,600 first-time, first-year students were welcomed to campus with a full schedule of events meant to foster connection and lasting friendship. This year’s Welcome Days featured beloved traditions, including March Through the Arches, late-night… -
Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Fourth Season of D-I Play for St. Thomas
AthleticsA fourth season of D-I action is officially underway at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota after a thrilling home opener for Women’s Soccer on Aug. 15. The Tommies scored first but were pushed to a 1-1 tie with the Drake University Bulldogs. Head coach Sheila McGill’s squad has played the first official match… -
Photo Gallery: St. Thomas Women's Basketball on Film
AthleticsAs anticipation for the start of school year builds, the Tommie women's basketball team recently headed to Aldine Park near campus to film a game day promo video. University of St. Thomas photographer Mark Brown tagged along with a 25-year-old medium format film camera to capture some moments at the urban park. The women's basketball…