China launched a lunar probe on Friday to land on the far side of the Moon, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed the repeal of a Civil War-Era ban on nearly abortions in the state and St. Thomas President Rob Vischer sent an email to all students addressing protests on college campuses. Kevin Strus has today’s News in :90.
News in :90 – April 22, 2024
The University of St. Thomas will be laying off 26 filled positions, two brothers sentenced for the Wichita Massacre will argue for resentencing today and North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile test. Kevin Strus has today’s News in :90.
University of St. Thomas to cut 26 filled staff positions
The University of St. Thomas notified faculty and staff they would be cutting 26 filled staff positions to assist in narrowing a $10.5 million budget gap beginning July 1.
Top Stories: April 27, 2023
St. Thomas named its 16th president and South Campus is being reimagined. A fatal car crash occurred on Cretin Avenue and a former St. Thomas student was charged with criminal sexual conduct. Hosts Macy Berendsen and Sam Larson cover these stories and more on Top Stories. TommieMedia’s stories: St. Thomas names its 16th president: St. …
St. Thomas announces $75 million gift for multiuse arena on South Campus
A $75 million naming gift from longtime benefactors Lee and Penny Anderson has cleared the way for a multiuse arena on St. Thomas’ south campus, starting fundraising for a project with an estimated price tag of $175 million, the university announced Tuesday.
St. Thomas names Robert Vischer as 16th president
The University of St. Thomas announced Monday that Robert Vischer will be the university’s 16th president following a months-long nationwide search. Check out TommieMedia.com for the full story featuring an exclusive interview with Vischer. Cam Kauffman has the story.
St. Thomas kicks off Christmas season with tree lighting ceremony
St. Thomas students, faculty and staff gathered in the atrium of Anderson Student Center Monday to light the school Christmas tree in the annual tree-lighting ceremony. Miles Schiffer has the story.
OPINION: Where is St. Thomas’ statement on abortion?
Opinions Content Managing Editor Macy Berendsen argues that the conversation regarding St. Thomas’ involvement and resources for safe sexual health and abortions needs to remain open.
After 9 years at St. Thomas, President Julie Sullivan makes decision to step down
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan’s decision to step down in favor of becoming the first female and layperson president of Santa Clara University wasn’t an easy one to make.
President Julie Sullivan to step down from St. Thomas
University of St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced she will be stepping down from her position at the end of the academic year. Sullivan will become the president of Santa Clara University on July 1, putting her closer to her husband, children and grandchildren.