Blackboard began rolling out new changes and improvements this summer to combat user complaints, focus on the learner and make the system more user-friendly.
Blackboard updates its system
Minn. ranked 10th for energy efficiency
St. Thomas is doing its part to contribute to Minnesota being ranked as the 10th best state in the nation for energy efficiency.
UNC under fire for paper classes
One of the largest cases of academic fraud in collegiate history is taking place at the University of Northern Carolina at Chapel Hill.
EPA grant funds biology students’ research
The $15,000 grant given this summer allowed biology students to analyze Lake Como, which has an excess amount of phosphorus stored in the lake’s sediment.
University sees high percentage of women engineers
At St. Thomas, 23 percent of full-time engineering faculty are women, and female student enrollment in the program is about 15.6 this year.
Ways to save money on campus
Designer Miranda Jerabek found compiled tips for college students to save money on popular cash drainers.
Midterm election results in student precincts
Be sure to check TommieMedia for continuous governor, Senate and House results from Ward 4, Precincts 6 and 7, where many St. Thomas students vote.
10 strange health tips
Check out some surprising health tips you probably haven’t heard of.
Young voter turnout declines during midterm elections
Youth registration rates for midterm elections have been dropping over the past 12 years, according to a Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement study.
International graduate enrollment increases, undergraduate decreases
International enrollment in graduate studies at St. Thomas increased 48.4 percent from fall 2013, while undergraduate international enrollment decreased 5.2 percent this year.
How many calories are in fun-sized Halloween candies?
From candy corn to Starbursts, Design Manager Genevieve Cossette found out how many calories are in your favorite Halloween candies.
Comeback falls short against Bethel
Quarterback John Gould led the St. Thomas football team to 24 second-half points, but the comeback attempt fell short as Bethel defeated the Tommies 35-24.
Minn. ranked 2nd-best state for quality of life
Find out what factors contributed to 24/7 Wallstreet naming Minnesota as runner-up for the state with the best quality of life.
Minnesota gains jobs
Design Manager Genevieve Cossette found that Minnesota has gained more than 50,000 jobs in the past year.
Homecoming week packed with events
Find out which events you want to attend this week in preparation for Homecoming on Oct. 11.