One last walk through the arches is quickly approaching for this year’s 1,230 seniors.
Class of 2015 reflects on time at St. Thomas
St. Thomas honors Bruce Kramer
About 600 people filled the OEC auditorium Wednesday night to bid an emotional farewell to Bruce Kramer, former Dean of the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling.
Bruce Kramer, former dean, dies of ALS
Kramer, 59, is survived by his wife and two sons, all of whom were with him when he died in his home in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Board of Trustees approves new strategic plan
The new plan, “St. Thomas 2020: Living Our Mission, Expanding Our Horizon,” will enable St. Thomas to thrive in the rapidly changing environment of higher education.
Tree lighting ceremony brightens campus
Photojournalist Carlee Hackl captured moments from St. Thomas’ 18th annual tree and creche lighting ceremony.
Investigation: University unaware of allegations against Keating
President Julie Sullivan announced Tuesday that no university employees in a position of authority over the Rev. Michael Keating had prior knowledge of allegations against him.
Family Weekend tries to boost attendance
Family Weekend will include a luncheon with President Julie Sullivan, a PULSE show and more in an attempt to increase attendance.
Strategic plan draft outlines university themes, priorities
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan released a draft of the university’s strategic plan Tuesday, outlining goals and a plan to achieve them.
Strategic plan to benefit university
Sullivan’s next step is to submit the strategic plan to the Board of Trustees for final approval, and she hopes the plan will be approved this year.
Tommies complete ALS ice bucket challenge
More than 200 St. Thomas participants took part in the ALS ice bucket challenge Thursday afternoon on the John P. Monahan Plaza.
Marching through the arches: class of 2018’s first steps
The group of 1,665 marchers contained 1,414 first-year students, 251 transfer students and 11 international students.
Sullivan asks for feedback on vision statement drafts
President Julie Sullivan hosted a discussion about possible changes to St. Thomas’ vision statement with faculty, staff and students Monday during her fourth brown bag luncheon.
University extends employee benefits to same-sex couples
St. Thomas is set to extend its employee benefits packages to spouses of same-sex married couples in 2014.
Sullivan responds to Keating concerns
President Sullivan acknowledged in her third “brown bag luncheon” Monday that she has received concerns from parents of prospective students regarding the Rev. Michael Keating.
Accusations against priests don’t define Church
The church is not perfect. While priests lead their parishes, they too are human. Like all people, they sin.