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Another quiet night at St. Thomas. We can't wait to have all of our Tommie students back on campus soon! 💜

Summer at St. Thomas. ☀️💜
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The University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College was recognized in Forbes for its dedication to removing barriers for low-income students. Find out how the cohort-based mentoring model and professional development opportunities are shaping a brighter future for our scholars: https://bit.ly/3LBWVUa

That’s a wrap! Orientation is over, and we’re excited to welcome our new students into the St. Thomas community. Thank you to all of our exceptional orientation leaders. 💜

Mark Price, an adjunct professor at the Opus College of Business, explores how businesses can navigate the challenges and opportunities of AI. Learn about it here: https://bit.ly/3yckTCg

Facing the Challenge of AI - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas To capitalize on the opportunities created by AI, organizations must move quickly and decisively to experiment and implement.

Swipe for photos of University of St. Thomas School of Education faculty and students in action at Maxfield Elementary Collaborative Learning School’s summer camp in the Schoenecker Center.

Meet Thomas O'Gara '25, a Chicago native and current University of St. Thomas Admissions and Financial Aid intern at the University of St. Thomas. Discover how Thomas decided to pursue his passion for education and help prospective students find their path at our university:

Chicago Native Helps Prospective Students Discover St. Thomas - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Word of mouth originally brought Glenview, Illinois, native Thomas O’Gara ’25 to Minnesota’s largest private university.

From St. Paul to Paris. Read about Jenny Birkeland’s journey from an international studies student at St. Thomas to a program coordinator at the International Energy Agency in France: https://bit.ly/3SdkG8C

How St. Thomas Helped a ‘Restless Wanderer’ Find a Home in Paris - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Always on the move, Jenny Birkeland's studies at the University of St. Thomas propelled her into a global career.

Keeping cool this orientation? Check out this photo of St. Thomas freshmen making a splash during a lively water balloon toss on the lower quad during their orientation in 1977.

Photo courtesy of the St. Thomas Archives.

It's officially camp season at the University of St. Thomas! ☀️💜

We’re counting down the days until these stands are full again. 💜

Located where the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library and O’Shaughnessy Educational Center now stand, there once existed a humble community known as Tom Town. From 1946-59, Tom Town provided needed housing for married faculty and students of St. Thomas. Learn more about Tom Town’s legacy and the memories of those who called it home.

Tales from the Archives: Tom Town - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Located where the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library and O’Shaughnessy Educational Center now stand, there once existed a humble community known as Tom Town.

Travis Clark's journey from paramedic to chief of staff at the Bureau of Indian Education is a testament to the power of addressing root causes over symptoms. Discover how his legal education at the University of St. Thomas School of Law equipped him to make a lasting impact on Indian education policy. Read more in the summer 2024 issue of St. Thomas Lawyer: https://bit.ly/4bxASbG

Finding His Role: Travis Clark Impacts Policy From Washington, D.C. - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Travis Clark ’14 J.D. serves as the chief of staff for the Bureau of Indian Education in Washington, D.C.

The University of St. Thomas now has a dedicated Family Portal through a new partnership with Campus ESP – the No. 1 tool used by colleges and universities nationwide for family involvement and awareness, which ultimately leads to better student success.

All are encouraged to sign up for the Family Portal, which includes specific channels for various audiences, including everything from parents of incoming freshmen to parents of St. Thomas alumni. There’s something for everyone, specific to your individual interests and needs. Check it out! https://bit.ly/3XVoFKI

Orientation is officially underway. Welcome, Class of 2028!

From the gold rush days to a modern entrepreneurial spirit, Blair Horan ’26 embodies the pioneering legacy of El Dorado Hills. Read how Blair transitioned from running his own fire prevention business in California to starting a new venture in Minnesota while pursuing his studies at Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at the University of St. Thomas: https://bit.ly/3LdPWRb

California Dreamin’ in Minnesota - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Vast fields define the landscape of El Dorado Hills, a small town in Northern California. Once central in the California gold rush, the town is home to Blair Horan ’26.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen is known for shining a light on obscure corners of constitutional history. “The Sweep and Force of Section Three,” co-authored with William Baude, about a little-known provision of the 14th Amendment that disqualifies oath-taking insurrectionists from holding office, has fueled a national debate before the article was officially published. Learn more:

The Sharpening of a Scholar - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Professor Michael Stokes Paulsen is known for shining a light on obscure corners of constitutional history.

University of St. Thomas Associate Vice President, Creative, Pete Winecke, and Art Director John Mau, in the Marketing, Insights and Communications department, were recognized at the annual Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Page One Awards event. The duo placed in two categories for designs for St. Thomas Magazine. Learn more:

St. Thomas Magazine Honored at Page One Awards - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas St. Thomas Magazine Creative Director Pete Winecke and Art Director John Mau of Marketing, Insights and Communications recently were recognized at the annual Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Page One Awards event.

Enrolling at the University of St. Thomas connects students to a valuable network of University of St. Thomas Alumni who offer insights from their real-world experiences, enhancing students' educational journeys through the power of the Tommie Network. Learn about the Tommie Network here:

St. Thomas Students Embrace Power of Tommie Network - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Higher education provides students many opportunities for connections to resources, professors, peers and thought leadership. Enrolling at the University of St. Thomas opens a student’s world even further, connecting them with a network of Tommies who once walked the same halls and lounged on the ...

We are proud to honor Dr. Chehrzad Shakiban, a retired math professor at St. Thomas, who received an honorary degree from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland for her outstanding contributions to education worldwide. Read her story here:

Retired St. Thomas Math Professor Receives Honorary Degree from University in Scotland | University of St. Thomas Chehrzad Shakiban, PhD, a retired math professor at the University of St. Thomas and a senior fellow in its Center for Common Good, received an honorary degree from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland on June 19, in recognition of her commitment and cont...

Professor of Music Dr. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada traveled to Steinway & Sons in New York in March to select an extraordinary artisanal 9-foot concert grand piano for the Schoenecker Center. The new handcrafted Steinway concert grand piano (model D) now sits in the performance center. Learn more:

St. Thomas Acquires New Steinway Concert Grand Piano for Schoenecker Center Professor of Music Dr. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada traveled to Steinway & Sons in New York in March to select an extraordinary artisanal 9-foot concert grand piano for the new Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

Dean Dan Kelly is bringing his wealth of expertise and commitment to innovation to the St. Thomas School of Law. From his career in real estate law to his dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment, he's ready to listen, learn and lead. Read more about his plans for the future here:

Dan Kelly: New Law School Dean Is Ready to Listen, Learn and Lead - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas University of St. Thomas School of Law Dean Dan Kelly arrives at St. Thomas during an exciting time, for the law school and the university.

Summer nights on campus. 💜

Meet Dr. Mark Neuzil: As a member of the Emerging Media faculty in the new Schoenecker Center, the retiring professor has been as dedicated to uncovering truths and advocating for justice as he was to inspiring his students. Learn more:

Tommie Storyteller Searches for Truth and Justice - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Professor Mark Neuzil worked as an environmental journalist and print reporter at NPR when he began teaching at the University of St. Thomas in 1993.

What if students ran a record label? Just hours after opening the doors to the new Schoenecker Center, music business students were already collaborating on the idea. Students enrolled in Music 480 decided to rewrite instructor Dr. Steve Cole’s syllabus for the semester and embark on something completely new. Learn more:

Mastering the St. Thomas Sound: Tommie Record Label Debuts - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Music business students recently established the university’s first recording label and, in four short months, dropped their first album.

The summer edition of St. Thomas Magazine is now live. This edition focuses on the Schoenecker Center, a vibrant STEAM hub designed to spark collaboration. These photos by St. Thomas Director of Photography Mark Brown and photographer Brandon Woller ’17 capture the Schoenecker Center’s bold potential to transform learning at Minnesota’s largest private university:

Schoenecker Center Photo Gallery - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Photos by St. Thomas director of photography Mark Brown and photographer Brandon Woller ’17 capture the Schoenecker Center’s bold potential to transform learning at Minnesota’s largest private university.

The Class of 2028 is ready to make their mark. We can’t wait to welcome our new Tommies to campus this fall. 💜

Yesterday was International Women in Engineering Day. Today, we kicked off our annual STEPS program, which helps ignite interest in STEM for girls in 6th and 8th grade. Here’s to the next generation of female engineers! https://bit.ly/3L2SkK8