Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year 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 , which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
study abroad programs in 50+ countries
Featured Priorities
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New Schoenecker Center
The Schoenecker Center where creativity, design, art, teamwork, imagination, and ideas meet. This innovative space encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, making the St. Thomas graduate an asset to MN (and beyond).
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Collaborative Learning ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ
Starting in Fall 2023, the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ of Education will partner with Saint Paul Public ²ÝÁñÊÓƵs’ Maxfield Elementary to form a Collaborative Learning ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ. 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.
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Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
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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.
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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.
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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.
News from St. Thomas
Buffy Smith, dean of the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College, recently spoke with Forbes about intentionally addressing systemic barriers to success in higher education. From the story: According to Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College and a ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ of sociology, “We work hard to intentionally address some of those structural barriers. (Our approach)… The post In the News: Dougherty Family College’s Model for Student Success Featured by Forbes appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 23, 2024
Jemal Griffin, deputy athletic director for student-athlete services at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MinnPost about how St. Thomas is elevating mental health resources for Tommie student-athletes. From the story: Jemal Griffin has been serving as the deputy athletic director for student-athlete services at the University of St. Thomas for six years.… The post In the News: Jemal Griffin on Prioritizing the Mental Health of Student-Athletes appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 23, 2024
Latanya Daniels, University of St. Thomas ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ of Education alum and the 2021 St. Thomas Day Humanitarian Award winner, recently spoke with the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Spokesman-Recorder about her work to improve equity in education at Richfield Public ²ÝÁñÊÓƵs. From the story: After graduating Daniels went to St. Thomas, where she received her master’s in education and… The post In the News: St. Thomas ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ of Education Alum Improving Educational Equity in ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 23, 2024
Roxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a story from POPSUGAR about the importance of sleep and how to stay awake in class. From the story: There are tons of helpful tips and tricks to stay awake in class, but TBH sleep… The post In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Staying Awake in Class appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 22, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an extraordinary rate. While the field has been steadily progressing over the years, the actual acceleration from a user standpoint came with the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022. Since that time, new capabilities have been emerging almost weekly. Organizations are left with a nearly constant perception of FOMO (fear… The post Facing the Challenge of AI appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.