Posts Tagged ‘Summer Issue’
Welcoming New Alumni Leadership
Deep affection for their alma mater drives the 26 members of the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association Board to serve with enthusiasm and ideas. Meet some of the newest Directors and read what drives their mission-aligned service.
Read MoreABSN Exceeds Expectations
Last year, UST launched an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It’s for prospective students who have a bachelor’s degree in a non-nursing field and are ready to do big things in a new career caring for others. This program is the shortest route to becoming a nurse.
Read MorePEAVY LEGACY: A Story Woven into the Fabric of UST
Carol and Odis Peavy, friends and benefactors of University of St. Thomas, gave generously to re-establish the Peavy School of Nursing. UST continues to feel their passion today. With a simple bequest in their will, the Peavys make an ongoing impact.
Read MoreEngineering Program Rockets to New Heights
Adding up the figures, mathematician and coastal expert Lee Butler ’60 saw the time had come in his financial life to give back by “paying it forward” for the scholarship support he had received from UST. He wants to help students pursue their dreams.
Read MoreEarn a Family Life Certificate
Earn a Family Life Certificate offered through the UST campus or USTMAX Center in person or online, beginning fall 2021. The certificate program is for people who are currently employed—or considering careers—in ministry or secular professions serving families: teaching, medicine, social services, human resources, family law and many other fields.
Read MoreDIGITAL BYTE: Disruptive Technology
HP Inc.’s Chief Financial Officer and Chief Transformational Officer, alumna Marie Meyers, MBA ’96, gives us her opinion on how technology is driving major change, especially with the pandemic, and forcing every industry to adapt, including ready-for-the-challenge St. Thomas.
Read MoreSCORE! Berkman at Bat
Baseball legend Lance Berkman joins UST as assistant coach of Baseball, giving the team an edge on the field with his knowledge and love of the game. He is working with Coach VanderLaan to build a championship program. Also, learn how you can join the Champions Club.
Read MoreDIGITAL BYTE: Let’s Press Play
Fr. Jim Murphy, CSB, president of St. Thomas High School, reminisces about his gaming days on the Atari 2600. He believes that UST’s interest in esports, viewed through a Catholic lens, is a way to embrace new technology and spark the interest and imagination of many students.
Read MoreGAME ON
UST formed a varsity team that began competing in esports tournaments fall 2020 under the SCAC umbrella. As part of it academic opportunities, St. Thomas will offer its first minor in esports coaching this fall. Meet the varsity team and their coach.
Read MoreIrresistible Revolution
What is esports, and why is it a big deal? This is not an uncommon question. Forbes answered the query this way: Esports is a “quietly massive entertainment phenomenon” with viewership surpassing traditional sporting events.
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