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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.…
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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… -
In the News: Rob Vischer Honored as Twin Cities Business Person of the Year
Humans of St. ThomasTwin Cities Business profiled University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer as its 2025 Person of the Year, highlighting his leadership in expanding academic programs, growing enrollment and elevating the university’s national presence. The feature traces Vischer’s path from law scholar to university president and examines his focus on forming students who lead with purpose, integrity… -
Sights and Sounds: Tommie Volleyball Celebrates Summit League Championship Win
University NewsFresh off winning their first Division I conference championship after their 3-1 win over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Tommie Volleyball received a joyous welcome from the University of St. Thomas community and their families. Tommie Volleyball is the first St. Thomas program to earn a Division I bid to the NCAA Tournament. As they arrived back on campus, Ellie Gustafson ’27 was the first to deboard the bus, holding high the trophy emblazoned with… -
Military Times Ranks St. Thomas No. 1 in Minnesota on Best for Vets List
University NewsThe latest Best for Vets list from Military Times places the University of St. Thomas in its highest-ever position in the national rankings. St. Thomas is ranked No. 39 overall on the list that recognizes colleges and universities for their commitment to serving veterans and military-connected students. Minnesota’s largest private university is also the state’s… -
Sights and Sounds: St. Thomas Basketball Debuts at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
University NewsA new era in St. Thomas basketball tipped off on Nov. 8 when the men’s and women’s teams played their first-ever games in the 5,300-seat Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. How loud was the action as the Tommies took on Army? The noise turned up several decibels many times throughout the day – especially during… -
St. Thomas Climbs to No. 11 in Entrepreneurship Rankings
Business & LawTeaching entrepreneurial skills at the University of St. Thomas goes far beyond a class or academic major; entrepreneurship is truly a mindset across the entire institution. And that approach is driving more national recognition for the university’s Schulze School of Entrepreneurship. In the latest Princeton Review rankings of undergraduate entrepreneurship programs, the Schulze School is… -
Building on a Tradition of Generosity: The Tommie Network Rallies Once Again
University NewsThe 11th annual Tommie Give Day at the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 4 proved once again that when the Tommie Network rallies, incredible things happen. This year, 3,126 donors across the globe came together to raise a record-breaking $4.32 million, surpassing last year’s total of $3.98 million. A signature university tradition, Tommie Give…