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Oceans Shatter Heat Records, John Abraham's Research Reveals
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of thermal sciences at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, is featured in national and international coverage examining record ocean warming, with news outlets citing his research on ocean heat content as a key indicator of climate change. Abraham’s work shows that the world’s oceans have absorbed unprecedented amounts of…
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St. Thomas 2025 Year in Review
People & CultureIn 2025, the University of St. Thomas continued to build on its mission as a Catholic university committed to academic excellence, access, innovation, and community engagement. From stories on record enrollment to expanded scholarship opportunities and national recognitions, here’s a look at some of the top stories that shaped 2025 at St. Thomas. St. Thomas… -
Cheryl Reeve on the Business of Leading and the Art of Disagreement
AthleticsThe Minnesota Lynx’s champion coach and team executive discussed the rise of women’s basketball and navigating divides at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas. The rise in popularity of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been a major storyline the last few years in professional sports. Greater media visibility, increased… -
From Rondo Classrooms to Entrepreneurs, $12.3M Gift Expands St. Thomas’ Impact
Philanthropy in ActionEnabling human flourishing is at the heart of the University of St. Thomas’ partnerships with underserved communities. Now, thanks to a gift from Twin Cities philanthropists Gary and Pat Sauer, Minnesota’s largest private university is expanding efforts to support those communities by strengthening pathways to economic mobility and enhancing educational resources for local K-12 students.… -
St. Thomas Nursing Center for Simulation Earns International Accreditation
Health & EducationThe University of St. Thomas has received international praise for providing top-tier simulation education for the next generation of nurses. The Society for Simulation and Healthcare (SSH) has awarded full teaching and education accreditation to the Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing simulation lab. St. Thomas is the second higher education institution in Minnesota to… -
Paola Ehrmantraut Named Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at St. Thomas
Professional NotesDr. Paola Ehrmantraut has been appointed as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Ehrmantraut currently serves as Endowed Chair in the Humanities, director of the MA in Diversity Leadership, and associate professor of Spanish. She brings to this role a distinguished record of academic leadership, curricular… -
St. Thomas Names Gretta Macdonald as Head Coach of Women's Soccer
AthleticsGretta Macdonald will serve as the next head coach of the University of St. Thomas women’s soccer program, Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced on Dec. 17. Macdonald, who spent 12 seasons as the head coach at St. Cloud State University, will be the fifth coach in program history at St.… -
2025 Photos of the Year
PhotosThis past year was filled with highlights, from the largest incoming class to the final commencement ceremony in the field house to the opening of the stunning new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Staff photographers Mark Brown and Brandon Woller '17 captured all these events and more in over 10,000 images. The gallery below is… -
Tune In: St. Thomas Christmas Concert Airs on Public Television
University NewsChoral and instrumental musicians from the University of St. Thomas take center stage in the 38th annual St. Thomas Christmas Concert, which will air on Twin Cities Public Television (TPT) from Dec. 23-25 and will be shared with public television affiliates nationwide. Titled "A St. Thomas Christmas: Love Divine," the concert with nearly 300 student… -
St. Thomas Hosts Fireside Chat With St. Paul Mayor-Elect
Humans of St. ThomasWhen St. Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Vang Her sat down with University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer for a recent fireside chat, the conversation touched on the role education has played in her life. For Her, a current doctoral student in educational leadership at St. Thomas, higher education has been both a personal lifeline and…