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St. Thomas Appoints Renowned Chemistry Scholar to Lead College of Arts and Sciences
Arts & HumanitiesThe University of St. Thomas is turning to a widely respected chemistry researcher with a passion for interdisciplinary education to lead its College of Arts and Sciences into a new era. Dr. William “Bill” Tolman – who is currently serving as vice dean of research and entrepreneurship in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in…
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Schoenecker Center: The Future of STEAM Reimagined
St. Thomas 2025STEAM complex named for benefactor breaks new ground. Ground will break in May on the newly named Schoenecker Center, St. Thomas‘ long-planned STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) complex. Named in honor of Guy and Barbara Schoenecker, the five-level center will open its doors in 2024. The 130,000-plus square foot Schoenecker Center will house… -
In the News: St. Thomas to break ground on new STEAM facility in May
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationFor National STEM Day 2021, School of Engineering Dean Don Weinkauf spoke with KSTP-TV news about The Schoenecker Center, the new STEAM complex that will break ground at St. Thomas in the spring and open to students in fall 2024. The complex will serve those in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, all under one… -
Name and Groundbreaking Date Set for St. Thomas’ STEAM Complex
St. Thomas 2025The groundbreaking date for St. Thomas’ newest and largest academic building is officially set – and visitors will see a familiar name with a deep university legacy when the first-of-its-kind facility opens in 2024. On Wednesday night, President Julie Sullivan announced the university’s long-planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) complex will be named… -
Students Attract Employers at 'Meet the Engineers' Career Fair
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationTypical college career fairs involve students walking expansive floors and waiting in long lines to visit with potential employers seated behind tables adorned with banners and brochures. St. Thomas’ School of Engineering takes a different approach by literally reversing the roles. At the Oct. 13 Meet the Engineers reverse career fair, now in its 20th… -
Full STEAM Ahead
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationAn integrated facility will showcase science, technology, engineering, arts and math. While campus has continued to grow and add facilities in recent years, the last time a new academic building was added to the mix was in 2006 with the completion of McNeely Hall. That’s all about to change – big time. Fundraising is now… -
Tommie Experts: The Global Battle for AI Dominance
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationIn this Tommie Experts piece, read about the global battle for AI dominance between the U.S. and China. -
Loras Hall Makes Way for STEAM Complex
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationWhen St. Thomas’ state-of-the-art STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) complex opens in 2024, the final structure may include portions of Loras Hall salvaged during the demolition of the historic building. -
Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Jobs
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationIn this Tommie Experts piece, Manjeet Rege and Dan Yarmoluk weigh in on AI’s impact on the future of work. -
Collaborating with the Business Community on STEAM Complex
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationSt. Thomas is taking an unorthodox approach to designing what will be its newest south campus facility: asking employers what skills they need from graduates entering the workforce.