Posts Tagged ‘2019’
And the Emmy Goes To…
Kim Gagné’s ’86 path started with a University of St. Thomas internship, and her road to success includes two Daytime Emmy ® Awards as a supervising producer on the “Steve Harvey” show. Now she has written a book sharing lessons she learned along the way.
Read MoreBaseball is Back
After shuttering in 1969, UST’s baseball program lay dormant for years. This spring, the legacy of the UST baseball program will continue as 37 student-athletes take to the diamond.
Read MoreSmall Campus with Big Purpose
UST is making the dream of opening a campus in Conroe, Texas, a reality, and starting off in a new and innovative way. The Conroe Micro-Campus, or ‘personal campus’ as some are calling it, will open in early 2020, and centrally located on the town square.
Read MoreAlumni Profiles
Three UST alums exceed in their careers as an author, chief prosecutor and business consultant.
Read MorePromising a Knight to Remember
On Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, lucky supporters of the University of St. Thomas will enjoy a private performance and experience the soulful sounds of Gladys Knight at the 70th Annual Mardi Gras Scholarship Gala.
Read MoreLetter from the President
It has been a year of amazing progress! The Celt community came together in 2019 and dreamed big around five priorities: culture, academics, enrollment, infrastructure and awareness. Take a quick tour of the Call Toward Tomorrow highlights with Lenny the Lion, our mascot, and read about our achievements in this issue of Encounter.
Read MoreGONZO247
Art connects us through shared experience. In February, a beloved graffiti artist Mario Figueroa Jr., rallied the UST community around our namesake, created a mural inspired by University icons and gave us an excuse to throw a big party in the process.
Read More1952 Alumna Archives the Story of UST
A large room on the second floor of Doherty Library contains a treasure trove of University of St. Thomas history, and the most valuable asset of all: 88-63r-old “Miss Betty” Louis Koenig Fischer, ’52, MRE ’91, official archivist.
Read MoreMan & Machine: The Human Element to Big Data
Our relationship with technology is pervasive and powerful. UST computer scientist Dr. Carlos Monroy counsels us to understand technology’s potential dangers so we can enjoy its vast benefits without fear.
Read MoreDoubling Down on Innovation
Business Dean Beena George cements the University’s dedication to create a culture of innovation by applying business acumen in her new role as UST’s first chief innovation officer.
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