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With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options for everyone. 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.
St. Thomas also offers non-credit classes, mini master's programs and additional courses through Continuing and Professional Education (CAPE) that will help you accelerate your career and gain new skills.
97% of Tommies are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation 100% of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
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.
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.
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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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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.
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New School of Nursing
Starting in Fall 2022, the new School of Nursing will offer pre-licensure bachelor's and master's nursing degrees, designed to educate students to enter nursing practice with clinical excellence and ingenuity. Both programs feature a unique emphasis on whole-person healing to advance health equity and social justice.
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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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News from St. Thomas
Art history adjunct professor Dr. Lois Eliason was featured in The Catholic Spirit in an interview about the Minneapolis Institute of Arts' Botticelli exhibition. From the article: “The term ‘Renaissance’ derives from the French word that translates to ‘rebirth,’” said Lois Eliason, adjunct professor at the
University of St. Thomas in St. Paul who has… The post Dr. Lois Eliason Speaks on Botticelli Exhibition appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas. Dr. Lois Eliason Speaks on Botticelli Exhibition
In the News: St. Thomas Commemorates Día de Los Muertos With a Traditional 'Altar' Set Up by HOLA! Student Club
The University of St. Thomas Hispanic Organization for Leadership and Achievement (HOLA! student club) celebrated Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the construction of a traditional Mexican altar to shed a light on this important tradition. Students from HOLA! spoke with KARE 11 to share their personal stories about what this celebration means… The post In the News: St. Thomas Commemorates Día de Los Muertos With a Traditional 'Altar' Set Up by HOLA! Student Club appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
St. Thomas One of Few U.S. Law Schools Ranked as Politically Moderate
St. Thomas Law is ranked among the country's politically moderate law schools according to a new report by preLaw magazine. Just under 12% of law schools fell into this category. “We’re pleased for another validation of the balance we seek to achieve,” interim Dean Joel Nichols said. “In pursuit of our mission, we work to… The post St. Thomas One of Few U.S. Law Schools Ranked as Politically Moderate appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Wide Receiver Andrew McElroy Leads Tommies to First-Ever Top 25 Ranking in D-I Era
The University of St. Thomas football team defeated the University of San Diego 49-42 on Oct. 29, propelling the Tommies to 7-1 and strengthening their position atop the Pioneer Football League standings. While this high-scoring game included a ton of offensive talent on both sides, there was only one offensive player of the week (Andrew… The post Wide Receiver Andrew McElroy Leads Tommies to First-Ever Top 25 Ranking in D-I Era appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
School of Education Faculty Present at Early Childhood Conference
Drs. Bonnie Ingelin and Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan and adjunct Jennifer Ishaug, all from the School of Education, recently presented "Creating Meaningful Field Experiences in Birth to Three" at the Council for Exceptional Children's Division for Early Childhood conference in Chicago. About the presentation: The goal of pre-service educator’s field experiences is to provide future teachers… The post School of Education Faculty Present at Early Childhood Conference appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.