Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search. Join the St. Thomas community in celebrating the inauguration of our 16th president.
Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
The new home for Tommies hockey and basketball is made possible by a record-breaking, $75 million gift, further elevating the university as a leading Division I national Catholic university
Visit Campus
Meet with an admissions counselor, tour campus or join us for an event. We have many ways to explore campus - both virtually and in-person.
St. Thomas is a Best Value in Education
When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas a top value in Minnesota, and one of the best values in the nation.
Commencement 2023
Celebrate the achievements of our 2023 graduates at Commencement!
Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year college, Dougherty Family College, is for students who want to obtain a four-year college degree. They receive financial, academic and professional support on the way to their goals.
All students can participate in Study Abroad, Research, and Internship opportunities, and access the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
Rob Vischer and the Office of the President
Our Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
97%
of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
100%
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
55+
graduate programs
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At St. Thomas we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are indispensable to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. Our university community includes and welcomes ALL people.
Visit Our Campuses
With one campus along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, a second campus in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, and a third campus in Rome, St. Thomas offers an urban experience with lots of greenery thrown in. But you can't believe everything you read on the internet. So come to campus and see it all for yourself.
Featured Priorities
New Schoenecker Center
Opening in 2024 with over 130,000 square feet, the Schoenecker Center will help St. Thomas meet the rapidly evolving needs of the community and employers by enabling collaborative, interdisciplinary education that incorporates diverse viewpoints into students’ work.
Collaborative Learning School
Starting in Fall 2023, the School of Education will partner with Saint Paul Public Schools’ Maxfield Elementary to form a Collaborative Learning School. Through an embedded classroom and year-long placements, this immersive experience will remove the gap between classroom learning and working in the field.
Racial Justice Initiative
The Racial Justice Initiative, led by Dr. Yohuru Williams, facilitates research, explores opportunities for community engagement, and sponsors critical conversations focused on history, race, and obstacles to progress, with a strong focus on the external community.
News from St. Thomas
A Moment of Transformation: Three Years After the Murder of George Floyd
Three years after the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, spoke to community members who gathered in George Floyd Square at an event sponsored by the Minnesota Justice Research Center. Although the anniversary of Floyd’s death… The post A Moment of Transformation: Three Years After the Murder of George Floyd appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Navigating the Art of Negotiation
Negotiation. It can be one of the most anxiety-inducing words. Many who enter my class and the businesses I consult see negotiation as an adversarial word due in part to the drama we see in politics, movies, and TV shows. These contexts generally portray negotiation as a male-dominated sport, which can trigger sweaty palms, rapid… The post Navigating the Art of Negotiation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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English Department Faculty Member Contributes to Book on Irish Poetry
Dr. Thomas D. Redshaw of the English Department wrote an essay on the Irish poet Tom McCarthy in The Poets and Poetry of Munster (2023), edited by Clíona Ní Ríordáin and Stephanie Schwerter of the Sorbonne. This anthology of critical essays will be launched in June at the Montague Memorial Conference in the Centre Culturel… The post English Department Faculty Member Contributes to Book on Irish Poetry appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Yohuru Williams Leads ‘Teach-in’ in Florida
Yohuru Williams, history professor and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Inside Higher Ed about why he led 24 hours of teaching and education on the anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education from St. Petersburg, Florida. From the story: Williams, who also leads St.… The post In the News: Yohuru Williams Leads ‘Teach-in’ in Florida appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Every Company Is a Technology Company
Why digital fluency is a necessity for today’s students Today’s students are often called digital natives, born into a world where digital technologies such as computers, smartphones and the internet have always been a part of their daily lives. Although they are familiar with social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, they have only a moderate… The post Every Company Is a Technology Company appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.