Thanks to a record-breaking, $75 million gift from the Anderson family, we are excited to announce a multiuse, on-campus arena in St. Paul for D-I men’s and women’s hockey and basketball programs. Learn more:
"Today, we received long-awaited news from the
@NCAA
that St. Thomas has been approved to begin reclassification to Division I athletics." –President Julie Sullivan
On Friday and Saturday night,
@Target
Field will light up purple to honor all St. Thomas graduates. Thank you to Target field and the Minnesota
@Twins
for supporting our Tommies!
#TommieGrad
#UST2020
"Musical Acoustics teaches students how physics affects music. The course — taught by a physics professor and a music professor — is an example of the cross-disciplinary work that colleges are increasingly trying to promote." -
@LizNavratil
@StarTribune
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A new study ranks St. Thomas as the best college in Minnesota for getting a job! Think critically, act wisely, advance the common good –
#TommiesGetHired
St. Thomas welcomed Minneapolis native and NFL legend,
@LarryFitzgerald
, to our
@StThomasDFC
"Ohana" where he shared wise words and encouragement with scholars. Thank you, Larry, for being an outstanding role model and for your constant commitment to the community.
In honor of our inaugural season as a Division I institution, the Twin Cities Corn Maze themed its 2021 corn maze all things St. Thomas. Click the link below to learn more and buy tickets!
"We're looking more like our national Catholic peers in being a comprehensive university that competes at a level that broadens our platform ... I think it's quite consistent with the trajectory of the university," President Sullivan commented on
@ESPN
.
St. Thomas and Saint Paul Public Schools are turning Maxfield Elementary School into a “collaborative learning school.” Amy Smith, PhD, interim dean for the St. Thomas School of Education, spoke with
@KSTP
to announce the learning partnership.
After the new athletic facilities were announced thanks to a record-setting $75 million donation, student-athletes celebrated with donors Lee and Penny Anderson this morning in the Anderson Student Center. Swipe for photos of the event.
St. Thomas men's basketball coach and psychology professor, Johnny Tauer, spoke with Marcus Fuller at the
@StarTribune
about the Tommies' second season in D-I, with a freshmen class that's ranked No. 1 in the Summit League.
Fun fact: The iconic cream-colored Mankato stones used to build our St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses was mined right here in the Minnesota River Valley.
Twenty years ago, University of St. Thomas students gathered together, lit candles, and paid tribute to the lives lost on September 11th. Two decades later, our campus community pauses again and reflects on the emotions of that day. We will
#neverforget
.
Our St. Paul campus is located on the bank of the Mississippi River which overlooks Minneapolis. And the view? Incredible.
–
Photo courtesy of Mark Brown.
What a day to welcome our students, staff and faculty back for the spring semester.
We hope everyone has a great first day back, and together, we can keep our St. Thomas and neighboring communities safe and healthy.
Capt. Michelle Curran, of the
@AFThunderbirds
, earned her commission in 2009 as a graduate of the University of St. Thomas’s Air Force ROTC program. Today, she piloted a jet in the flyover at
#SuperBowlLlll
#WeAreTommies
Earlier today,
@usahockey
announced that St. Thomas women's hockey head coach Joel Johnson has been appointed to serve as head coach for the U.S. Women's Hockey Olympics team for the 2022 Winter Games set for Beijing, China.
After 10 seasons as head coach of the men's hockey team, Jeff Boeser has announced his retirement. "I'm blessed to have been able to coach at a place that means so much to me for so many years. ... I'm proud of the players, coaches and supporters that help sustain the program."
Making a difference for students facing hardship is as easy as liking this post! For the next three hours (6-9 p.m. CST), we'll unlock $1 for every like and Retweet of this post. Let's show our students the power of the Tommie Network!
#TommieGiveDay
Thank you to all who have served.
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Last night, members of the U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 410 participated in the opening ceremony of a 24-hour vigil honoring military service members missing in action and prisoners of war on the lower quad.
#veteransday
This semester looks a little different than years before. Whether your classes are online, in person or a hybrid of the two, we're wishing everyone a great first day of the fall semester! 💜
Our student-athletes are putting in the work during this unprecedented transition from D-III to D-I programs. Keep up that dedication, Tommies!
@TommieAthletics
PIONEER PERFECTION!
@UST_Football
leaves no doubt, winning every game in conference play to take the OUTRIGHT Pioneer League Championship!
A team that will always be remembered as the first to ever win a D1 title for
@UofStThomasMN
.
FINAL: Tommies 27, Butler 13.
#RollToms
Tomorrow, the United States women’s hockey team will play their first Olympic game coached by Joel Johnson, head coach for
@USTwomenhockey
. We are proud to see Johnson represent the United States in this year’s Winter Games. Good luck, Joel!
#RollToms
The tree lighting celebration is a beloved annual tradition that kicks off the holiday season at St. Thomas. Though it looks a little different this year, we hope you'll join us for a virtual ceremony at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1! Stay tuned for the link.