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
Professor Jerry Organ Named One of the Most Influential People in Legal Education
Jerry Organ, Bakken Professor of Law and co-director of the Holloran Center for Ethical Leadership in the Professions, was recognized as one of the Top 20 Most Influential People in Legal Education for 2024 by the National Jurist magazine. “Legal education has seen dramatic improvements over the years, and our list of the Most Influential… The post Professor Jerry Organ Named One of the Most Influential People in Legal Education appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 28, 2024
Dougherty Family College Professor Publishes First Book
Dougherty Family College Professor Timothy Burns has published his first book, a companion to Edith Stein’s work On The Problem of Empathy. About the book: Edith Stein’s dissertation introduces her unique take on empathy, embodiment, phenomenology and intersubjectivity. This companion provides a guide to Stein’s book. The opening essays, including a contribution from Íngrid Vendrell Ferran,… The post Dougherty Family College Professor Publishes First Book appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 28, 2024
Generative AI’s Real-World Impact on Job Markets
Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is now an increasing concern throughout the world, with numerous sectors buzzing about its potential and the associated concerns about job displacement. This introductory examination will look at what gen AI is, its capabilities, and the causes for these developing worries. We will specifically look at how gen AI affects… The post Generative AI’s Real-World Impact on Job Markets appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 26, 2024
Sights and Sounds: Dougherty Family College 2024 Commencement
There is a theme among the University of St. Thomas Dougherty Family College graduating Class of 2024. It’s that it takes a village. Whether it is family, friends or educators, there is always someone there to provide support and encouragement. “As you walk that journey, remember that you are not alone. DFC will always be… The post Sights and Sounds: Dougherty Family College 2024 Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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May 26, 2024
Sights and Sounds: 2024 Graduate Commencement
More than 700 University of St. Thomas students earning their graduate degrees in 2024 crossed the commencement stage May 26, including the first cohort of students receiving their master’s degree in nursing. St. Thomas President Rob Vischer urged the university’s newest alumni to create truth, beauty and goodness in the world. “I encourage you to… The post Sights and Sounds: 2024 Graduate Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.