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St. Thomas Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Diversity, Equity and InclusionHispanic Heritage Month kicked off Sept. 15, and St. Thomas organizations have scheduled many events to celebrate Latinx culture ranging from expert speakers on career opportunities to a community lunch with an alumna veteran. “It is important to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to highlight the contributions of our Latinos and Latinas on campus and in…
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U.S. News Ranks St. Thomas Among Nation’s Best Value Schools
University NewsWhen it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas the top value in Minnesota, and one of the best values in the nation. Minnesota’s largest private university is the state’s highest ranked national institution on the Best Value Schools list in the latest U.S. News Best Colleges report. St. Thomas… -
Men's Hockey to Host St. Cloud State at Xcel Energy Center
AthleticsSt. Thomas' Division I athletics debut will continue this fall on Minnesota's biggest hockey stage. The Tommies today announced the men's hockey team will host national power St. Cloud State on Oct. 3 at Xcel Energy Center in downtown St. Paul, home of the NHL's Minnesota Wild. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, Sept.… -
Equity in Action: Building Ethical Community Partnerships
Diversity, Equity and InclusionConfronted with the murder of George Floyd and the harsh, even fatal realities of white supremacy and systemic racism, many Americans echoed the same question: “How can I help?” The answer to that question is rooted in community partnership, according to experts from the Center for the Common Good, which leads St. Thomas’ efforts to address… -
In Historic Day, Women's Soccer Hosts First St. Thomas D-I Home Game
AthleticsA new chapter in University of Thomas athletics has begun. The Tommie women's soccer team took the honor of ushering in Division I play with the Aug. 24 home-field contest against Northern Iowa. With a stadium record crowd of 405 watching, the visiting Panthers (1-1-1) and the host Tommies (0-0-1) played to a scoreless tie.… -
School of Nursing Gains Board of Nursing Approval
Health & EducationSt. Thomas is one step closer to enrolling its first class of nursing students. On Aug. 5, the Minnesota Board of Nursing voted to approve the School of Nursing’s proposed pre-licensure Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing programs. This approval represents a major step forward for the Morrison Family College of Health… -
Eddy Rojas joins St. Thomas as next EVP and provost
St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceDr. Eddy Rojas rose above a strong pool of candidates for the search committee tasked with vetting replacements to fill the executive vice president and provost role. The position became available when Dr. Richard Plumb announced his departure spring semester. Rojas is a lifelong learner with a gentle smile and an impressive track record. He’s… -
Equity in Action
Diversity, Equity and InclusionCultivating Antiracist Universities Approximately 1,700 people attended St. Thomas' inaugural Equity in Action: Cultivating Antiracist Universities conference. The one-day event held in April challenged attendees’ thoughts on what it means to be an antiracist and its significance to higher education. “The centerpiece of how to be an antiracist university would be that the university is… -
Widening the Circle Through Athletics
St. Thomas 2025 - Build National Awareness and Advance Priorities through AthleticsRaising our excellence, impact and reputation Hailing from 16 states and four countries, St. Thomas’ first class of Division I athletes is its most geographically diverse recruiting class ever. The 150 total recruits, coming from as far away as Switzerland, Sweden and Canada, will help boost recognition for St. Thomas as the university makes its… -
Turning Dreams into Reality
St. Thomas 2025 - Expand Pathways through the Dougherty Family CollegeFirst alumni of Dougherty Family College earn bachelor’s degrees. Forever bonded by a shared achievement, newly inducted alumni Sahra Mohamud, Brenda Saucedo and Krystal Blas Rodriguez have a lot to celebrate. Yes, it was a welcome accomplishment when the three first-generation college students graduated from St. Thomas this spring, as it was for every one…