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Changing the World One Global Engineering Experience at a Time
STEAMFor most tourists, a visit to the South American Andes wouldn’t be complete without a journey to Peru’s prized Machu Picchu. The former home of the innovative Incas, Machu Picchu is a stunning sight to behold, what with its ancient circular terraces built for farming and breathtaking mountainous views. For University of St. Thomas engineering…
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St. Thomas to Host Inaugural Whole Person Health Summit
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthUnder the theme “From Awareness to Action,” the Morrison Family College of Health will host its inaugural Whole Person Health Summit on April 19 in the Anderson Student Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The goal is to bring together practitioners and advocates who are dedicated to advancing health equity based on… -
St. Thomas Raises $87M for Arena Project
AthleticsSince January’s announcement of the historic $75 million gift from Lee and Penny Anderson, the University of St. Thomas has continued its work on design and funding for the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. In support of a $131 million fundraising goal to fund design and construction of the arena, Tommie Athletics announced an additional… -
St. Thomas Athletics Receives College Fundraiser of the Year Honor
Professional NotesBen Fraser, senior associate athletics director for development at the University of St. Thomas, was recently named College Fundraiser of the Year by the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD). The University of St. Thomas’ Athletics executive team includes Jason LaFrenz, Cory Chapman, Amy Olson-Cooper, Jemal Griffin and Fraser. In his role, Fraser leads all development… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on Intersectional Diversity and the New Master's Program at St. Thomas
In the NewsEddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost at the University of St. Thomas, was recently quoted in a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal story about the new master’s degree in diversity leadership program that the university is offering. From the story: “Many people immediately think of race when they consider diversity,” Rojas said. “But diversity extends… -
St. Thomas Appoints Lifelong Tommie as First Woman CIO
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas recently promoted one of its own to chief information officer from the interim CIO role assumed six months prior. Moreover, the appointee is a woman. Karen Julian ’94, ’98 MBA has risen through the ranks since the first tech job she accepted over 30 years ago while a student at… -
St. Thomas Energy Innovation Receives Multiyear Funding From Congress
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationUniversity of St. Thomas’ innovation in renewable energy is catching the eye of lawmakers in Washington, resulting in new federal partnerships that are garnering national attention. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, more than $10 million is on its way to St. Thomas to advance microgrid research and establish a new center… -
Interprofessional Teaching Leads Students to Collaborative Careers
St. Thomas 2025 - Grow the Morrison Family College of HealthNurses and social workers collaborate daily when caring for patients, but the students training for these professions almost never cross paths. The Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas is changing that thanks to a plan of integrated learning and teaching across health disciplines. Together, students from the Susan S. Morrison… -
In the News: St. Thomas Men’s Basketball Is Ascending Quickly
In the NewsOn Monday, March 6, the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team played the No. 1 seed (18-0 conference record) Oral Roberts in the semifinals of the Summit League playoffs. They were leading at halftime and for the first time in a while, D-I Minnesota basketball felt like it should – exciting. Many have taken… -
Podcast: Amir Mohamed on the Importance of Belonging
DFC NewsAmir Mohamed, communication and journalism professor at the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College, recently joined the “Come to Believe” podcast to discuss the importance of belonging on campus and in the classroom. Mohamed: “Culture is not just on a piece of paper. Part of what we’re doing and the culture we’re creating, and…