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A Bold Aspiration: Q&A with President Julie Sullivan
President's OfficeThe St. Thomas 2025 strategic plan provides a map to our future as a university. When talking about St. Thomas 2025, the university’s new strategic plan, people use the word “bold." Bold means confident and courageous. It means showing an ability to take risks. It also perfectly describes St. Thomas’ 10-year aspiration to rise to…
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St. Thomas Names Kathy Arnold VP and CHRO
President's OfficePresident Julie Sullivan announced the appointment of Kathy Arnold as the University of St. Thomas' first vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO). (June 24, 2021) -
St. Thomas Names Rojas as Next EVP and Provost
President's OfficeDr. Eddy Rojas, current dean of the School of Engineering at the University of Dayton, has enthusiastically accepted President Julie Sullivan's invitation to join the University of St. Thomas, effective August 1, 2021. -
Recognizing Juneteenth at St. Thomas
Action Plan to Combat RacismPresident Julie Sullivan shared that the St. Thomas community will observe Juneteenth as a holiday this year. (June 4, 2021) -
Retirement Celebration Planned for Father Larry Snyder, Vice President for Mission
University NewsPresident Julie Sullivan shared the following in an email to the St. Thomas community. I invite all St. Thomas faculty and staff to a retirement party for Father Larry Snyder from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, in the outdoor amphitheater of the Iversen Center for Faith (rain site: ICF’s main lobby). After leading Catholic Charities… -
One Year After the Death of George Floyd
Action Plan to Combat RacismOne year after the death of George Floyd, President Julie Sullivan asked the St. Thomas community to remember the lives of all those lost to racial violence. (May 25, 2021) -
Board Approves Renaming Principles
Action Plan to Combat RacismThe University of St. Thomas Board of Trustees enthusiastically approved new university principles on renaming, as proposed by our Committee to Establish Principles on Renaming. (May 20, 2021) -
President Julie Sullivan Response to Chauvin Trial Verdict
President's OfficePresident Julie Sullivan responded to the guilty verdict of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. (April 20, 2021) -
Anticipation and Compassion in the Coming Week
President's OfficePresident Julie Sullivan shared the following in an email to the St. Thomas community. We begin this week filled with uneasiness and tension. After Monday’s closing arguments in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial, the question of whether we will see justice for George Floyd will rest in the hands of a jury. For many, the magnitude… -
Sustainability Week: Let's Get to Work!
President's OfficePresident Julie Sullivan challenged the St. Thomas community to employ their own sustainability strategies by engaging in Sustainability Week. (April 16, 2021)