Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
Schoenecker Center
Opening spring 2024, the Schoenecker Center will be the university's new central home for STEAM education. This first-of-its-kind space brings together the arts, sciences, engineering and innovation in one integrated facility, fueling unique experiential and collaborative experiences.
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.
Higher education with a higher calling
Educating morally responsible leaders who advance the common good.
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
July 20, 2023
Podcast: All Things Data with Guest Sarah Medrano
In the ever-evolving technology landscape, data analytics and data strategy continues to play a larger role in economics and business models. Director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Manjeet Rege, co-hosts the “All Things Data” podcast with adjunct professor and Innovation Fellow Dan Yarmoluk. The podcast provides… The post Podcast: All Things Data with Guest Sarah Medrano appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 19, 2023
Dr. Kingsley Chigbu Receives 2023 Excellence in Socio-Psychological Assessment Award
Dr. Kingsley Chigbu, assistant professor in the Morrison Family College of Health’s School of Social Work, received the 2023 Excellence in Socio-Psychological Assessment Award at the African Mental Health Summit on July 15. The award was in recognition of Chigbu’s outstanding contributions to the field of mental health in service of the African community in… The post Dr. Kingsley Chigbu Receives 2023 Excellence in Socio-Psychological Assessment Award appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 19, 2023
Victorian Periodicals Research Sends Tommies to France
Cecilia Becicka ’23 didn’t expect to finish her senior year at the University of St. Thomas eating canapes in a small castle in Caen, France. The data analytics major had just wrapped up a presentation at the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals (RSVP) conference. Usually knee-deep in numbers and spreadsheets, it was now time for… The post Victorian Periodicals Research Sends Tommies to France appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 18, 2023
In the News: Dave Vang on Minnesota as a Top 5 ‘Recession-Proof’ State
Dave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about Minnesota’s ranking as the fifth-most “recession-proof” state in the U.S. From the story: Dave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, agrees that it’s about more than raw numbers. Fortune… The post In the News: Dave Vang on Minnesota as a Top 5 ‘Recession-Proof’ State appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 18, 2023
In the News: Julia Harris on First Male Dancer to Make St. Thomas Dance Team
Julia Harris, head coach of the University of St. Thomas dance team, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about Drew Thompson, the first male to become a part of the team, and the unique opportunity it presents. From the story: Co-ed dance teams are a new but growing trend at colleges and universities across the country. Julia… The post In the News: Julia Harris on First Male Dancer to Make St. Thomas Dance Team appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.