The Missouri State Highway Patrol will take over supervising security in the St. Louis suburb that’s been the scene of violent protests since a police officer fatally shot an unarmed black teenager.
Missouri troopers to take over Ferguson security
University works to fill 43 positions
After a large number of staff and faculty took advantage of a retirement incentive St. Thomas offered, the university is working to fill 43 new staff positions out of the 72 openings.
Video game scholarships not an option at St. Thomas
Robert Morris University will be awarding scholarships to students who compete in League of Legends competitions. St. Thomas, however, has different parameters for financial aid.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
House Majority Leader Cantor defeated in primary
Majority Leader Eric Cantor of Virginia was dethroned Tuesday by a tea party-backed Republican primary challenger.
US D-Day vets honor fallen comrades
Veterans from the U.S. 29th Infantry Division returned to the shores of Omaha Beach at dawn Friday after 70 years.
University holds undergraduate commencement ceremony off campus
The St. Thomas undergraduate commencement ceremony was held off campus at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
College majors with the most post-grad success
Designer Elliot Polsky found the top areas of graduate and undergraduate studies based on salary, unemployment rates and personal interest.
Secrets to a brain boost
Design manager Jenna Cossette shows you one of the the easiest and most effective ways to help your brain before finals.
Commencement speaker brings world health secrets to US
Dan Buettner is the creator of Blue Zones—a concept which identifies the characteristics of the healthiest places on the planet and applies them to locations in the United States.
PULSE sees crowd of 1,200 at spring show
PULSE’s semi-annual show Arrhythmia brought a wider variety of dance genres than previous shows.