Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
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.
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
In the News: Schulze School Grad Liz Murphy Joins CBS Minnesota to Share Future Plans
Liz Murphy ’23, an entrepreneurship major, recent graduate of the University of St. Thomas and CEO of Perky Plant, recently joined CBS Minnesota (WCCO) to share the story about her start-up, which provides organic house plant fertilizer while advancing its mental health mission. From the story: “We are on a mission to improve the mental… The post In the News: Schulze School Grad Liz Murphy Joins CBS Minnesota to Share Future Plans appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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School of Law’s Uyen Campbell Elected Co-Director of National Committee
Uyen Campbell, director of the School of Law’s Mentor Externship Program, has been elected co-director of The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Externship Committee. The news was announced April 29 at the AALS Conference on Clinical Legal Education in San Francisco, California. The externship committee is part of the AALS Section on Clinical Legal… The post School of Law’s Uyen Campbell Elected Co-Director of National Committee appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on How ChatGPT Could Help or Hurt Students
Manjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with The Chronicle of Higher Education about the uncertainty around how artificial intelligence may shape teaching and learning. From the story: While professors are understandably concerned that students may use AI tools inappropriately, some teaching experts… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on How ChatGPT Could Help or Hurt Students appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on How an Unseen Debt Ceiling Default Would Impact Real People
Tyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 to help explain how a debt ceiling default would directly impact the average individual or family, if it were to occur. From the story: The impacts could be endless. If the U.S. were to default… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on How an Unseen Debt Ceiling Default Would Impact Real People appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Rachel Moran on Hennepin County Prosecutor Mary Moriarty and the 2013 Police Killing of Terrance Franklin
Rachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with Time magazine about the potential for reopening a case from 2013 involving a Minneapolis police officer who killed a 22-year-old Black man, Terrance Franklin. From the story: Moriarty, a longtime public defender, rode the wave of revulsion into the prosecutor’s… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on Hennepin County Prosecutor Mary Moriarty and the 2013 Police Killing of Terrance Franklin appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.