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GHR Foundation and St. Thomas Partnership Builds Catholic School Teacher Pipeline

A new partnership between the University of St. Thomas and the GHR Foundation aims to bolster the pipeline of future Catholic school teachers by creating pathways for aspiring educators to earn their bachelor’s degrees and obtain licensure in elementary education. GHR Foundation has awarded St. Thomas’ School of Education a grant to launch a teach… The post GHR Foundation and St. Thomas Partnership Builds Catholic School Teacher Pipeline appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement

Master's and doctoral students from schools and colleges across the University of St. Thomas gathered in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony honored graduate students from the Morrison Family College of Health and the Opus College of Business, while the 12:30 p.m.… The post Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement

Nearly 1,400 undergraduate students became the newest alumni of the University of St. Thomas as they walked — or danced — across the commencement stage at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on May 23. Thousands of proud family members, friends, faculty and staff cheered on the graduates at the day’s three ceremonies. Health, Education, Engineering:… The post Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service

Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas presented five faculty with universitywide awards in May 2026. The honors celebrate faculty who embody the mission of the university through their teaching, scholarship and service. In recognition of their excellence, all award recipients will receive professional development funding, and their names will be added to plaques… The post Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Maxfield Internship Program Provides Hands-On Experience for Future Educators

For the past three years, Maxfield Elementary has partnered with Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas to host student interns, providing them with valuable in-classroom experience and firsthand exposure to careers in education. Through the Maxfield internship program, scholars work directly with young learners while developing the skills and confidence needed to… The post Maxfield Internship Program Provides Hands-On Experience for Future Educators appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.