Divine Zheng has been chosen as the student speaker for the class of 2018 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
2018 undergraduate commencement speaker announced
The history of Halloween
The history of Halloween goes back at least 2,000 years. Check design manager Elle Jackson’s infographic for more spooky facts.
Diet trends through the years
Designer Kari Johnson examines diet trends throughout history.
St. Thomas students to present at history symposium
Three St. Thomas history students will present their undergraduate research at the Mississippi State University Symposium for Undergraduate Historical Research May 1-3.
Daylight saving time: History and facts
Design manager Elle Jackson lays out the history of daylight saving time and a few things you might not know about ‘spring forward.’
Why AP U.S. History shouldn’t be banned
Oklahoma lawmakers banned AP U.S. History courses for being ‘anti-American,’ but opinions editor Jamie Bernard says learning about the awful parts of history is essential.
Worst decisions in history
Designer Abby Golebiowski found 10 of the worst mistakes in recent world history.
A history of Ukraine
In light of recent social and political unrest in Ukraine, designer Elliot Polsky explored the history of the conflict-ridden country.
The history of Gainey
After St. Thomas announced it is selling Gainey Conference Center, designer Elliot Polsky explored Daniel C. Gainey’s impact on the university.
Student turns passion for history into business
Junior Tim Gaughan has been collecting war memorabilia since he was eight years old and began selling it internationally five years ago.
St. Paul march, ceremony to mark King holiday
Most of Minnesota’s most prominent politicians are participating in a St. Paul celebration in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
JFK assassination anniversary inspires reflection
Fifty years have gone by, but many St. Thomas community members still remember the day President John Fitzgerald Kennedy was assassinated.
50 years later, JFK’s assassination affects you
It troubles me to think that two generations can have near identical experiences, but what is worse is that, as young people, we are failing to make the emotional connections.
Most notable moments in Tommie Award history
The Tommie Award, which began in 1931, has a storied history that includes trends around gender, race and campus involvement.
Speaker details looted antiquities project
Author and reporter Jason Felch detailed an investigative project that looks into looted antiques in museums throughout the world.