Record-breaking rainfall has made it challenging for some St. Thomas students and staff to get to campus over the past few weeks.
High water levels cause problems for St. Thomas community
Weather delays South Campus construction
Construction for a new Physical Plant and engineering building was scheduled to be completed before the start of the 2014-15 school year, but has been delayed because of rainfall.
9 killed, dozens hurt in Chicago holiday shootings
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy says shootings over the Fourth of July weekend that left at least nine people dead and more than 50 more injured included eight incidents that involved police.
Sullivan’s forums precede upcoming union vote
St. Thomas is the third private school in the Twin Cities to discuss union representation for adjuncts in recent weeks.
Nienstedt investigated for alleged misconduct
Archbishop John Nienstedt said he ordered the investigation himself after the claims were made against him.
The Rev. Larry Snyder appointed as vice president for mission
Snyder, a 1987 St. Thomas graduate, will return to St. Paul from Washington, D.C. work in the St. Thomas community.
Wellness Committee partners with Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers at Work was brought to action after St. Thomas faculty and staff members suggested it to aid employees to stay healthy and engaged in wellness.
Obama aims to put human face on economic struggles
Obama kicked off a series of “Day in the Life” visits Thursday at Minnehaha Park to put a human face on the economic policies Democrats are championing in this midterm election year.
‘Get a warrant’ to search cellphones, Justices say
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that police may not search the cellphones of people they arrest without a search warrant.
Stillwater Lift Bridge to close due to high water
The Stillwater Lift Bridge over the St. Croix River will be closed to traffic in both directions from Monday morning until further notice.
Demand, aging buildings spur campus housing boom
Universities across the nation are in the midst of a campus housing boom, replacing aging residence halls with gleaming facilities.
Sights, smells of holding cells for immigrant kids
The surge in immigrant minors, mostly from Central America, has overwhelmed the U.S. government.
Storms rake SW Minnesota with hail, high winds
Weekend storms dumped as much as 4 inches of rain at Luverne and over 5 inches in some areas near International Falls on the state’s northern border.
St. Thomas sleep study shows link to academic success
Two St. Thomas professors reviewed survey data in order to create a comprehensive report about the effects of sleep on academic success.
Daniel Meyer named vice president for enrollment management
Daniel Meyer, vice president for admission and financial aid at DePauw, was named vice president for enrollment management at St. Thomas.