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: Rachel Moran on New Police Training Regulation in Minnesota
Rachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with MinnPost about a new law banning the use of “excited delirium” in police training throughout the state. From the story: Excited delirium refers to the description of a person’s state of extreme agitation, aggression, excitability and distress, sometimes in conjunction… The post In the News: Rachel Moran on New Police Training Regulation in Minnesota appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 2, 2024
In the News: John Abraham on the Increase in Extreme Rainfall Events
John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss green energy solutions and how climate change is contributing to the extremely wet weather being seen across Minnesota and much of the country this summer. From the interview: “As the air warms, the air becomes… The post In the News: John Abraham on the Increase in Extreme Rainfall Events appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 2, 2024
In the News: Tom Berg Quoted in Star Tribune Editorial on Trump Immunity Case
Tom Berg, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, was recently quoted in an article from the Star Tribune editorial board on the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. From the article: And among other problems from the decision are issues of balance, according to Thomas C. Berg, a professor of law… The post In the News: Tom Berg Quoted in Star Tribune Editorial on Trump Immunity Case appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 2, 2024
In the News: Mark Osler on Supreme Court Presidential Immunity Ruling
Mark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with PolitiFact about the presidential immunity ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. From the story: Justice Sonia Sotomayor made this argument in her sharply worded dissent, which Mark Osler, a University of St. Thomas law professor, called “the most chilling part”… The post In the News: Mark Osler on Supreme Court Presidential Immunity Ruling appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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July 1, 2024
English Department Chair and MA Students Present at International Conference
Dr. Alexis Easley, chair of the English Department at the University of St. Thomas, and Master of Arts in English students Kari Aakre, Victoria Bartness, and Cate Triola presented at a peer-reviewed international conference June 13-15. The Research Society for Victorian Periodicals conference was held at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Aakre and Triola… The post English Department Chair and MA Students Present at International Conference appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.