The University of St. Thomas broke ground on the Schoenecker Center Thursday, as the university plans to open the 130,000-square-foot-plus building in the spring of 2024.
St. Thomas breaks ground on Schoenecker Center
In Depth with Oyuna Uranchimeg – May 12, 2022
St. Thomas eMedia staff member Batoyun “Oyuna” Uranchimeg sat down with TommieMedia’s Scout Mason to discuss her experience as a member of the United States’ wheelchair curling team at the 2022 Paralympic Games.
O’Shaughnessy-Frey library dodges major damage after storm
St. Thomas’ O’Shaughnessy-Frey library was left mostly unscathed after a storm dropped almost two inches of rain during a tornado warning in Minneapolis and St. Paul, according to the National Weather Service.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling – May 10
Scout Mason and Sam Larson sit down to talk Tommie Baseball, Softball, the Tommie Choice Awards and the Tommie Football team’s Spring Game.
St. Thomas’ Dougherty Family College announces Buffy Smith as new dean
The University of St. Thomas’ Dougherty Family College announced its new dean, Buffy Smith, Wednesday in an email to the St. Thomas community from executive vice president and provost Eddy Rojas.
St. Thomas updates travel abroad policies
The St. Thomas Travel Risk Advisory Committee lifted its review process April 11 for countries that are rated at risk levels of one or two out of a scale of 1-4 per Centers for Disease Control and Department of State standards, opening the door for pre-pandemic risk assessment for students studying abroad.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 55 cases mark highest of semester
Fifty-five positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending May 6, the highest of the spring semester.
St. Thomas job rates post-graduation during a COVID-19 era
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 football shows off talent in spring game
The St. Thomas football team wrapped up its spring practice schedule with the annual spring game Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium. The game served as a glimpse into the future and showed coach Glenn Caruso what his team needs to work on as it heads into its second Division I season.
Derby Days are back at St. Thomas
Derby Days, a St. Thomas student tradition, are returning to their pre-pandemic normal at Canterbury Park on May 7.
St. Thomas men’s hockey announces 2022-23 CCHA schedule
St. Thomas men’s hockey announced its 2022-23 CCHA season schedule on Thursday, which featured 14 of 26 games on home ice at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
Ukrainian professor’s nonprofit provides aid for those fighting, living in Ukraine
When Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, theology professor Paul Gavrilyuk spent most of his time teaching classes at St. Thomas. Now, the Kyiv native is dedicating his time to raising over $300,000 for Rebuild Ukraine, his nonprofit aimed at providing aid to those fighting and living in Ukraine.
Tommies split doubleheader against Green Bay in home finale
The St. Thomas softball team split its doubleheader, winning 9-1 and losing 5-3, with Green Bay Tuesday at South Field. First-year pitcher Christina Crawford dominated on both sides of the ball in game one, going 3-3 with a three-run home run and pitching all five innings.
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.
Baseball’s Sam Kulesa named Summit Player of the Week
Sophomore second baseman Sam Kulesa was named Summit League TicketSmarter Player of the Week Monday for his performance over the past week. This marks Kulesa’s first weekly honor of his career.