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Sights and Sounds: Class of 2025’s March Out of the Arches
PhotosAfter years of hard work and perseverance, the long imagined moment finally arrived. On May 23, the University of St. Thomas Class of 2025 stepped into the spotlight, launching commencement weekend with one of the university’s most cherished traditions: the March Out of the Arches. Surrounded by a sea of proud family, friends and the…
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School of Law Celebrates 2025 Commencement
PhotosThe University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 170 students on May 17, 2025. Among them, 145 students earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.), 15 earned an LL.M. in U.S. law and 10 earned a master’s degree in organizational ethics and compliance. Professor David Grenardo, who was elected professor of the year by… -
2025 Tommie Award Finalists Reflect on Experiences
Humans of St. ThomasAs the Class of 2025 comes closer to graduating, the Newsroom asked this year’s Tommie Award finalists to share about their time at St. Thomas. Here are their responses. Aidan McGill ’25 What’s your most memorable moment at St. Thomas? The most memorable moment at St. Thomas for me was getting to lead the men’s… -
Habemus Papam: St. Thomas Community Reacts to Selection of Pope Leo XIV
Faith and MissionMere minutes after white smoke began billowing out of a smokestack atop the Sistine Chapel in Rome, a similar scene began playing out at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. Seminarians at Saint John Vianney College Seminary (SJV) got right to work spreading the news. On the roof of their dormitory on the… -
St. Thomas Connect Creates Mentorships Between Students and Alumni
AlumniWhen Jacey Zadlo ’25 began her college journey at the University of St. Thomas, she was eager to tap into the strong alumni network the university is known for. From serving on the Student Alumni Board to leading tours as a campus guide, she has embraced opportunities to share the power of St. Thomas connections… -
Pope Francis: A Listener, a Leader, a Legacy
Tommie ExpertsOn a bright spring day in March 2013, a few weeks after Pope Benedict had resigned for health reasons, news came that a new pope had been elected. His name was Bergoglio, and he was from…Argentina? My colleagues and I in the Theology Department immediately scoured the internet for information about him. In the background,… -
Multicultural Leadership Council Builds Culture of Encounter
People & CultureGwynnevere Vang ’26 sat in a circle of cultural club leaders, patiently waiting for the soft-bearded elf plush doll to reach her. The doll served as a sort of “talking stick,” giving each student in the spring retreat for the Multicultural Leadership Council (MLC) at the University of St. Thomas a chance to share their… -
Out-of-State Students Find Family at St. Thomas
People & CultureFor many out-of-state students, Minnesota’s largest private university is a home away from home. Arizona native Augie Stewart found new family at the University of St. Thomas, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul. “Don’t be afraid of leaving your comfort zone – (it could) stop you from doing some really cool things,” said Stewart, a junior studying… -
Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas Unveils Sacred Relics
Faith and MissionOn the first floor of the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, tucked away in the right-hand corner of the church, is a piece of history that gleams – a glass display housing eight relics, each encased in intricate gold, silver, and wood craftsmanship. This reliquary, recently established in the chapel, extends the chapel’s legacy beyond the saint’s… -
Reflections on Black History: St. Thomas Community Speaks
Faith and MissionBlack History Month is an opportunity to recognize the legacy of Black leaders, honor the past, and reflect on the progress still to be made. However, it’s not just a month – it’s an ongoing commitment to education, reflection and action. Recently, members of the University of St. Thomas community reflected on three questions: what…