Academics
With eight schools and colleges, St. Thomas offers a comprehensive university with undergraduate and graduate options.
Our two-year college, Dougherty Family College, is for students who want to obtain a four-year college degree. They receive financial, academic and professional support on the way to their goals.
All students can participate in Study Abroad, Research, and Internship opportunities, and access the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship, which helps spread the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation across campus.
of classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants)
study abroad programs in 50+ countries
Featured Priorities
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New Schoenecker Center
The Schoenecker Center where creativity, design, art, teamwork, imagination, and ideas meet. This innovative space encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, making the St. Thomas graduate an asset to MN (and beyond).
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Collaborative Learning School
Starting in Fall 2023, the School of Education will partner with Saint Paul Public Schools’ Maxfield Elementary to form a Collaborative Learning School. Through an embedded classroom and year-long placements, this immersive experience will remove the gap between classroom learning and working in the field.
Racial Justice Initiative
The Racial Justice Initiative, led by Dr. Yohuru Williams, facilitates research, explores opportunities for community engagement, and sponsors critical conversations focused on history, race, and obstacles to progress, with a strong focus on the external community.
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Introducing President Rob Vischer
The Board of Trustees unanimously chose Rob Vischer as the 16th President of St. Thomas, following a nationwide search.
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Our Mission
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.
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Visit Our Campuses
With one campus along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, a second campus in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, and a third campus in Rome, St. Thomas offers an urban experience with lots of greenery thrown in. But you can't believe everything you read on the internet. So come to campus and see it all for yourself.
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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At St. Thomas we believe diversity, equity and inclusion are indispensable to academic excellence and the holistic development of our students. Our university community includes and welcomes ALL people.
News from St. Thomas
In the News: Benjamin Heidgerken on ‘Inside Out 2’ and Catholic Understanding of the Human Person
Benjamin Heidgerken, adjunct professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an article about the movie “Inside Out 2,” and its connections to Catholic understanding of the human person. From the article: The film’s most prominent reverberations with the Judeo-Christian tradition arise from the fact that our… The post In the News: Benjamin Heidgerken on ‘Inside Out 2’ and Catholic Understanding of the Human Person appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 10, 2024
In the News: Christopher Michaelson Asks the Big Questions About Why We Work
Christopher Michaelson, professor of business ethics at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored the book, Is Your Work Worth It?, an excerpt from which was published by Fast Company. From the excerpt: For most of us, work will take a disproportionate share of our waking adult hours. It defines our… The post In the News: Christopher Michaelson Asks the Big Questions About Why We Work appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 10, 2024
In the News: Renee Buhr on the Far-Right Movement in France
Renee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an op-ed in The Hill on the rise of the far-right National Rally party in France. From the article: Ultimately, it is clear that the “normalized” image of the National Rally is a matter… The post In the News: Renee Buhr on the Far-Right Movement in France appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 10, 2024
In the News: Kevin Sauter on President Biden Meeting With Governors Amid Campaign Turmoil
Kevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the unique meeting between President Biden and Democratic governors. From the story: Dr. Kevin Sauter, a professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas and expert in political communication, described the… The post In the News: Kevin Sauter on President Biden Meeting With Governors Amid Campaign Turmoil appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 9, 2024
Tales from the Archives: Tom Town
Located where the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library and O’Shaughnessy Educational Center now stand, there once existed a humble community known as Tom Town. From 1946-59, Tom Town provided needed housing for married faculty and students of St. Thomas. The post-World War II housing shortage in the Twin Cities presented a challenge for St. Thomas to accommodate the… The post Tales from the Archives: Tom Town appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.