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
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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 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.
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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
In the News: Charles Reid on the Arbitration Process as Timberwolves Ownership Groups Head to Mediation
Charles Reid, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the way an arbitration process works and what the legal ramifications and next steps could look like. Timberwolves majority owner, Glen Taylor, and minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, will participate in a mediation session… The post In the News: Charles Reid on the Arbitration Process as Timberwolves Ownership Groups Head to Mediation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 1, 2024
VIDEO: Subversive Sirens Make a Splash on Campus
Part pool party, part swim class, this was by no means your average campus lecture. No podium or auditorium in sight, attendees were invited to jump right into the pool at the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex aquatic center. Each month, the Luann Dummer Center for Women at the University of St. Thomas brings a… The post VIDEO: Subversive Sirens Make a Splash on Campus appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 1, 2024
Dr. MayKao Y. Hang Elected to Bremer Board
Dr. MayKao Y. Hang, vice president of strategic initiatives and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health at the University of St. Thomas, was elected to the Bremer Financial Corporation (BFC) board of directors April 30. Employee-shareholders of BFC also elected Anthony Heredia, senior vice president, chief ethics and compliance officer at Target… The post Dr. MayKao Y. Hang Elected to Bremer Board appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 1, 2024
In the News: Leah Meyer on the Resilience of Military Families
Leah Meyer, aerospace professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, and commander of the university’s Air Force ROTC, recently spoke with the Quad Community Press about the challenges and benefits of being a military family that has lived in many different places, and the hardships associated with overseas deployment. From… The post In the News: Leah Meyer on the Resilience of Military Families appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 1, 2024
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on the Connections Between Work, Purpose and Fulfillment
Christopher Michaelson, ethics and business law professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about his new book, Is Your Work Worth It? and the complex relationship between work, purpose and fulfillment. From the story: Michaelson: We probably all ask that question at some point, and I think one thing about the… The post In the News: Christopher Michaelson on the Connections Between Work, Purpose and Fulfillment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.