St. Thomas post-graduation job rates remain relatively high amid the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that 97% of St. Thomas graduates are employed or continuing education post-undergraduate degree, according to the university’s Career Development team, compared to the U.S. average 86% that the National Center for Education Statistics reports.
Citizens rally in front of Minnesota Capitol following leaked Supreme Court opinion
Citizens rallied in front of the Minnesota Capitol building in St. Paul Tuesday following a leaked Supreme Court opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito that would overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide. Scout Mason and Rori West have the story.
2-year residency requirement and lottery selection process leave some students “disappointed”
The University of St. Thomas’ new requirement that second-year students live on-campus beginning in the fall 2022 semester left many first- and second-year students scrambling to choose from the housing options available in an April 6 lottery selection process that “disappointed” some students.
INFOGRAPHIC: Best plants to have in your dorm
April showers bring May flowers… and dorm plants! In celebration of these spring changes, here is a collection of the best plants to grow in your dorm in terms of sunlight, container type and watering schedules.
St. Thomas holds 29th Undergraduate Communication Research Conference
Communication students were given an opportunity to showcase their work, receive feedback and network within their field at the 29th Annual Undergraduate Communication Research Conference Friday in the Anderson Student Center, consisting of three student presentation sessions and a keynote address.
William Cavert brings expertise in environmental history to St. Thomas
Environmental history has only been a topic of study for the past 50 years, but the University of St. Thomas has close ties to this growing area of research with history professor William Cavert.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Students cuddle baby animals at Spring Babies Festival
Mid West Music Fest returns to Winona
After a two-year hiatus, local music festival Mid West Music Fest will return Friday, April 29 to the streets, shops and parks of downtown Winona, Minnesota.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 22 new positive cases at St. Thomas, Minnesota positive cases rise
Twenty-two positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending April 22.
First-year students’ journey described as ‘the W-Curve’
Starting college brings new expectations for academic success, campus involvement and managing life on your own, a challenging transition that can be defined by the W-Curve.
Sheneeta White joins USG to discuss advising, research opportunities and online learning
Associate Vice Provost for Student Achievement Sheneeta White answered questions Thursday about St. Thomas’ faculty advising, including plans for a new structure, research opportunities and changes to classes in terms of online, asynchronous and in-person learning at the Undergraduate Student Government General Council Meeting at Scooter’s.
St. Thomas seeks to boost declining enrollment
The University of St. Thomas’ net tuition revenue is down $10 million from the 2018-19 academic year, forcing the administration to think of new ways to increase enrollment.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 12 new positive cases at St. Thomas
Twelve positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending April 8.
New cuddly addition to St. Thomas Public Safety
A member of the St. Thomas Department of Public Safety ranks is quickly becoming popular with the community. Despite unusual demands – like a bowl of water on the break room floor and occasional belly rubs – the King Charles Cavalier has become an important part of the squad.
USG approves establishment of Pre-pharmacy Club at March 31 meeting
USG approved the creation of the Pre-pharmacy Club, hosted guest speaker Sheila Leh and reviewed finances at its general council meeting on March 31 in McNeely 100.