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.
St. Thomas is optimistic it will be able to hold in-person outdoor commencements this May and has updated its COVID-19 policy after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz eased restrictions last week, according to a university statement Wednesday.
The University of St. Thomas has postponed plans for commencement ceremonies until further notice due to the uncertainty around COVID-19. Columnist Gustavo Gutierrez-Nidasio argues graduating students and their families should accept that the commencement ceremony they envisioned before will probably not happen.
Divine Zheng has been chosen as the student speaker for the class of 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
Design Manager Kari Johnson breaks down a recent report detailing how much money graduates from Minnesota schools end up making.
Design Manager Kari Johnson breaks down a new report showing where Tommies go after graduation.
Designer Kari Johnson breaks down the graduating class of 2017.
As a graduating senior during finals week, Priscila Barron Sanchez is not only studying for finals, writing papers and starting her new job; she is also going to be giving the commencement speech on graduation.
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Director Grace Pastoor reveals what it’s like to anticipate college graduation while dealing with an anxiety disorder.
Designer Kelly Olson explains what the different apparel worn at graduation signifies.
Columnist Claire Noack argues that students should take time out of their busy schedules to thank their parents.
One last walk through the arches is quickly approaching for this year’s 1,230 seniors.
Senior Michael Simonet has been chosen as the class of 2015’s commencement speaker after 15 students were nominated.
Approximately 67 percent of St. Thomas seniors will graduate with some form of debt, according to Financial Aid Associate Director Paula Benson.
