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In a Year of Challenges, Tommie Shelf Rises and Expands
Social JusticeIn a year when the only constant is change, one of the university’s comforting familiarities has been Tommie Shelf.
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Contributing to a More Sustainable Campus Through Tommie's Closet
Sustainability & EnvironmentThe St. Thomas community now has an additional opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable campus thanks to the launch of Tommie’s Closet, a campuswide clothing swap system in Anderson Student Center (ASC). Every year, the textile industry accounts for over 92 million tons of clothing waste. In an effort to raise awareness of the… -
Supporting DEI Through The Impact Project
Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe Impact Project is a socially conscious start-up of students that is raising awareness and support for racial justice and community building within St. Thomas. -
Students Advance DEI Through Business 200
Diversity, Equity and InclusionStudents in the Business 200 course this past year used racial covenants issued only 50-100 years ago to find how deeply rooted racial disparities were in the Twin Cities, even when it came to who could and couldn’t own a home in certain neighborhoods. -
Five Observations: 2021 State of the University Address
University NewsIn her annual State of the University address, President Julie Sullivan celebrated the work of a challenging year, and shared optimism for St. Thomas’ future. -
St. Thomas 2025: New Priorities to Elevate Prominence
St. Thomas 2025With the demographics of college-age students set to undergo radical shifts in the coming years, St. Thomas unveiled this week a bold five-year plan designed to propel the university into the country’s top echelon of Catholic higher ed institutions. -
St. Thomas Launches New Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education
University NewsEducating teachers to understand and address trauma triggered in the classroom is vital when it comes to nurturing a child’s ability to learn. As a result, the School of Education and the Morrison Family College of Health have teamed up to form the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE). The institute will help to develop, support, and advance the field of trauma-informed and trauma-engaged education. … -
Taking Action
COVID-19 ResponseAs St. Thomas looks back on this challenging year, here are some ways university members moved forward with purpose. -
20 Ways We Are Grateful for You
University NewsWe take a moment to say thank you to everyone who provided and continues to provide stellar service to our entire community during this pandemic. It is easier to instill the common good when we work together. It has been nearly a year, and we could not have made it through this unprecedented time without… -
Tommie Give Day Collaboration Provides 900 Masks to Catholic Charities
COVID-19 ResponseThe number of donors and dollars raised on Tommie Give Day shattered previous records, and the Tommie Network rallied for a community partner: Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.