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Top Moments From the First D-I Season
AthleticsThe 2021-22 athletic year proved to be one of many “firsts” for St. Thomas, as the university entered its first year of reclassification from Division III to Division I. In addition to starting membership and competition across four new conferences (CCHA, Pioneer Football League, the Summit League, and the WCHA), teams celebrated some huge victories…
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President Julie Sullivan’s Legacy Fuels St. Thomas’ Momentum
People & CultureFrom the start, Dr. Julie Sullivan, was bound to make history at the University of St. Thomas. Appointed the first lay person and woman president of Minnesota’s largest private university, Sullivan’s nine-year tenure is defined by historic milestones. On June 1, Sullivan steps down as St. Thomas president and again makes history when she becomes… -
St. Thomas Athletics, Wings Financial Partner to Boost Financial Literacy
St. Thomas 2025 - Build National Awareness and Advance Priorities through AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas and its multimedia rightsholder, Tommie Sports Properties, has entered into a multi-year agreement with Wings Financial Credit Union as the exclusive banking partner of St. Thomas Athletics. This partnership will establish a financial literacy program for student-athletes across all 21 Tommie sports and a presence in the Tommie game day… -
Making the Leap: Celebrating Our First Year in Division I Athletics
St. Thomas 2025To say 2021-22 was one of the most anticipated years ever for Tommie Athletics is an understatement. Not only were people more than ready for the full return of college athletics after COVID-19 upended the sports world a year earlier, but (after two long years of waiting for new conference homes) St. Thomas finally opened… -
ICYMI: More Milestones for Baseball and Softball Teams
AthleticsSt. Thomas recorded more Division I milestones on the baseball and softball diamonds this past weekend. Both teams picked up their first wins in Summit League competition on March 26. Tommie Baseball The baseball team broke a 6-all tie in the eighth inning thanks to Charlie Bartholomew's RBI single, and went on to defeat Nebraska-Omaha… -
In the News: St. Thomas Seeks to Expand Athletics Footprint
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas is seeking to purchase land near its St. Paul campus with an eye toward building new athletics facilities befitting its reclassification as a Division I competitor. The ideal location would allow it room to grow as a university over the next 100 years, both Vice President and Director of Athletics… -
Football Adds Seven to the Signing Class of 2022 in Second Signing Period
AthleticsSt. Thomas football continues to build its roster with the addition of seven student-athletes making their formal commitment to the university and coach Glenn Caruso's program. The seven-player class features student-athletes from five states, including three from the Golden State. Of the seven prospects, four are offensive players and three are defenders. The Tommies placed… -
PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Hockey Day Minnesota
AthleticsBoth the St. Thomas men's and women's hockey teams competed in their first Hockey Day Minnesota as a Division I program, bringing in thousands of spectators to watch as they competed against Minnesota State. The men's hockey team lost 7-1 against Minnesota State, unable to generate many offensive chances and battling a deep and experienced… -
Student-athletes' Classroom Success Continues Into D-I
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas' move into Division I competition last fall has led to more intensity on the field of play, as well as additional time demands for student-athletes. But the new landscape hasn't changed Tommie student-athletes' focus and success in the classroom. That continued high standard was reflected again in the athletic department's overall… -
Maurer, Vallario of Women's Hockey Named to Team Switzerland
University NewsTwo St. Thomas women's hockey players, Saski Maurer and Nicole Vallario have been selected to the Swiss women's national team. Maurer, a freshman goaltender, and Vallario a freshman defender have been key contributors to St. Thomas' first DI season. As members of the Swiss women's national team they will compete in the 2022 Beijing Winter…