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Family Weekend at St. Thomas: Fun, Family and Friends
People & CultureUniversity of St. Thomas students welcomed their family members to join them on campus Oct. 4-6 for Family Weekend. They had their choice of activities, including bingo, a movie on the quad, bonfire with s’mores, an observatory tour, Mass, a Cadenza concert, and guided painting. Plenty of sporting events, including football, men’s and women’s hockey,…
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Tales from the Archives: Other Campuses
People & CultureWhat do the Mall of America, Thunder Bay, Owatonna, Taipei, Chaska, Rome and Minneapolis have in common? All of these places have hosted St. Thomas campuses at some point in the university’s history. While the main campus in St. Paul is likely the first that comes to mind when thinking of St. Thomas, the university… -
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… -
Tales from the Archives: Fostering School Spirit and Community
People & CultureAs the University of St. Thomas anticipates the arrival of the new first-year students on campus, it’s a good time to reflect on the different ways St. Thomas used to instill a sense of school spirit and community in its incoming students. Back in 1926, the Tiger Club (a group of junior and senior class… -
Tales from the Archives: Tom Town
People & CultureLocated where the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library and O’Shaughnessy Educational Center now stand, there once existed a humble community known as Tom Town. From 1946-59, Tom Town provided needed housing for married faculty and students of St. Thomas. The post-World War II housing shortage in the Twin Cities presented a challenge for St. Thomas to accommodate the… -
Favorite Photos From Commencement 2024
PhotosUniversity of St. Thomas photographers Mark Brown and Brandon Woller ’17 look forward to taking images of commencement each year. It’s an opportunity to capture students, staff, faculty and family celebrating huge accomplishments years in the making. The following images are some favorites, selected by the photography staff. -
VIDEO: 2024 Commencement Highlights
University NewsMore than 2,000 University of St. Thomas students crossed the commencement stage over six ceremonies held May 25-26, 2024. The weekend was a joyous celebration of their accomplishments and personal triumphs. Watch video highlights above and click on the following links to read more about each of the undergraduate, graduate and Dougherty Family College commencement… -
Sights and Sounds: Dougherty Family College 2024 Commencement
People & CultureThere is a theme among the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College graduating Class of 2024. It’s that it takes a village. Whether it is family, friends or educators, there is always someone there to provide support and encouragement. “As you walk that journey, remember that you are not alone. DFC will always be… -
Sights and Sounds: 2024 Graduate Commencement
People & CultureMore than 700 University of St. Thomas students earning their graduate degrees in 2024 crossed the commencement stage May 26, including the first cohort of students receiving their master’s degree in nursing. St. Thomas President Rob Vischer urged the university’s newest alumni to create truth, beauty and goodness in the world. “I encourage you to…