Academic scores and student engagement have been on a decline since COVID-19 brought changes to education, and first-year St. Thomas students are facing unprecedented academic challenges. Sabrina Thompson has the story.
The Selim Center was founded in 1973 by Mohamed Selim, and has been inspiring those 40 and older to keep pursuing their education on St. Thomas’ campus.
Demolition of the south campus structure at the center of recent controversy began last Wednesday. While some are reflecting on the building’s historical and community value, others are optimistic about what the decision means for STEAM at St. Thomas. Chief Video Editor Emily Rudie has the story.
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan and the St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government held a student town hall meeting over Zoom Thursday night to update St. Thomas community members on a number of upcoming campus changes. Scout Mason and Cam Kauffman have the story.
OK Go Sandbox, an educational website created by St. Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab and rock band OK Go, was debuted last month at the National Science Teacher Association conference in Georgia.
The St. Thomas actuarial science program has more than doubled in size in the past two years, expanding from 16 students pursuing the major in 2012 to 36 in 2014.
The Tekne Awards recognized a total of 15 Minnesota organizations this year. St. Thomas’ School of Engineering was given its Tekne for STEM education and digital learning.
