Millennials are the most studied generation to date. However, the sheer amount of them and their contradicting nature, actually highlights the fact that we cannot all be the same.
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Dougherty seeks to give students a second chance
On Nov. 17, the University of St. Thomas announced the creation of the Dougherty Family College, a two-year school for underprivileged students.
New First National Bank sign joins energy-efficiency trend
The University of St. Thomas, and now the First National Bank, are some of many businesses taking the first step toward energy efficiency.
Former astronaut, US Sen. John Glenn dies at 95
Former astronaut and U.S. Sen. John Glenn has died in Ohio. He was 95. Glenn became a national hero in 1962 when he became the first American to orbit the Earth. Hank Wilson with the John Glenn School of Public Affairs says Glenn died Thursday afternoon at the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. Glenn was …
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Pipers upset Tommies
Guard Zach Smith scored 28 points as the Hamline Pipers knocked off the No. 21-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball team 74-61 Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena.
What is your sleep chronotype?
Look up
When did we stop being interested in the world around us? We are turning into a lonely society because instead of opening our eyes in front of the reality that awaits us, we feel more comfortable receiving immediate and predictable stimulation from devices we don’t have to care for.
Tommie Award nominee biographies
Voting is now open for the 2017 Tommie Award nominees. The preliminary voting, ending on Dec. 8, will narrow the the field down from 17 to three finalists.
Deck the (Dowling) Hall: Students decorate for Christmas
Photojournalist Meghan Vosbeek takes photos of student Christmas decorations in Dowling Hall.
St. Thomas alerts students to Europe study abroad risks
St. Thomas forwarded a Europe Travel Alert last week from the U.S. Department of State to students who are currently in Europe or departing for Europe in early 2017.
Minnesota health care increase facts
Design manager Kari Johnson illustrates stats about federal aid for Minnesota health care.
Turnovers prove costly as Tommies fall to Titans
Wisconsin-Oshkosh held off a St. Thomas rally in the second half and got a 37-yard field goal from Eli Wettstein with 2:30 remaining to eliminate the Tommies from the NCAA Division III football playoffs.
Tommies commit five turnovers, trail UW-Oshkosh at halftime
Wisconsin-Oshkosh defensive back Johnny Eagan intercepted two passes from St. Thomas quarterback Alex Fenske, and the Titans forced three more turnovers in the first half Saturday to forge a 24-10 lead over the Tommies.
Sophomore leads the CHAARG in fitness
Sophomore Katie Harris is in the process of founding a Changing Health, Attitudes, Actions to Recreate Girls chapter at the University of St. Thomas. The organization balances fitness and a social meeting place for college-aged girls.
Engineering research group focuses learning through play
With a passion for play, engineering professor AnnMarie Thomas’ Playful Learning Lab group researches activities like going to the circus and playing with Play-Doh and allows students to explore learning from a child’s perspective.