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.
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
study abroad programs in 50+ countries
Featured Priorities
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).
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.
Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
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.
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.
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
Breaking Barriers: The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain Management
The field of supply chain management is undergoing a transformative shift as more women step into traditionally male-dominated roles like negotiations and executive leadership. Two decades ago, when I started my career, I was often the only woman in the room, younger than my colleagues by 30+ years. While work is being done to improve… The post Breaking Barriers: The Rising Influence of Women in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 14, 2024
St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Receives 3M Grant to Attend NSBE’s 50th Annual Convention
The University of St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter members attended the 50th NSBE conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in March. This year’s theme for the conference was focused on “CommUNITY,” celebrating from a personal, campus, or professional standpoint. It was community connections that made the trip possible. Thanks to a grant from… The post St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Receives 3M Grant to Attend NSBE’s 50th Annual Convention appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 14, 2024
St. Thomas Celebrates Undergraduate Class of 2024 With Senior Days
As the temperature warms and the countdown to summer begins, the University of St. Thomas makes the most of the days left until graduation with Senior Days, a campus tradition for seniors. “Senior Days is a celebratory time to recognize the graduates and get them excited for the last piece of their journey with us,”… The post St. Thomas Celebrates Undergraduate Class of 2024 With Senior Days appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 14, 2024
School of Law Celebrates 2024 Commencement
The University of St. Thomas School of Law conferred degrees to 188 students on May 11, 2024. Among them, 160 students earned their Juris Doctor (J.D.), 18 earned an LL.M. in U.S. law and 10 earned a master’s degree in organizational ethics and compliance. Professor David Grenardo, who was elected professor of the year by… The post School of Law Celebrates 2024 Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 13, 2024
Law Professor Honored for His Work as a Religious Liberty Scholar and Advocate
Law Professor Thomas Berg was recognized with a Religious Freedom Scholar Award by the Seventh-day Adventist Church North American Division for his contributions to the scholarship of religious liberty and his work as an advocate. He received the honor at the 18th annual Religious Liberty Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 30. “Professor Berg is… The post Law Professor Honored for His Work as a Religious Liberty Scholar and Advocate appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.