St. Thomas’ London Business Semester was ranked No. 23 out of 50 for the best study abroad programs in America, according to Best College Reviews.
London Business Semester program ranked nationally
Academic fraternity to start official chapter at St. Thomas
A chartering ceremony on Feb. 19 will mark the successful beginning of the newest academic fraternity at St. Thomas, Gamma Iota Sigma.
Kukielka receives 2015 Tommie Award, 1st female in 14 years
Senior Mariann Kukielka was named the winner of the 2015 Tommie Award Thursday, becoming the first female recipient of the award in 14 years.
IRT upgrades Wi-Fi connections, students notice improvement
Information Resources and Technologies upgraded the network switches in St. Thomas campus dorms over January Term to enhance the signal and strength of the Wi-Fi.
Lot K opens parking for Davanni’s, Coffee Bené customers
St. Thomas community members now share parking spaces with customers of nearby businesses as Lot K on the corner of Cleveland and Grand avenues has new parking restrictions.
Wellness Center, students create new alcohol awareness campaign
The Wellness Center has created the alcohol awareness campaign Stop @ Buzzed to give students information on how to be safe and healthy if they choose to drink.
News in :90 – Feb. 9, 2015
This is News in :90 for Monday, Feb. 9, 2015.
University begins rebranding project
St. Thomas held one of several focus groups Friday with marketing agency Barrie D’Rozario DiLorenzo to rebrand the university, a goal of the new strategic plan.
Professor joins in legislative drone laws conversation
St. Thomas professor Mark Anfinson was due to present his thoughts on drones in Minnesota to a legislative committee, so he turned to his students last semester for some input.
McDermott takes over as interim dean of students
The former director of Health Services and the Wellness Center is now the interim dean of students after the previous dean, Karen Lange, became vice president of student affairs.
News in :90 – Feb. 5, 2015
This is News in :90 for Feb. 5, 2015.
University hires Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Calvin Hill, the university’s new Diversity and Inclusion Officer, began working in the St. Thomas Office of Institutional Diversity on Jan. 26.
Measles case confirmed on U of M campus
The university said Wednesday the 20-year-old student recently returned from international travel and is now isolated off campus while recovering.
Opus College of Business partners with U of M for finance symposium
St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business and the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management are joining forces to host the first Twin Cities Scholars of Finance Symposium to give students an opportunity to meet CEOs and executives of Minnesota companies.
Snowstorm threatens to paralyze the crowded Northeast US
Tens of millions of people rushed to get home and settle in Monday as a fearsome storm swirled in with the potential for hurricane-force winds and 1 to 3 feet of snow in the Northeast.