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How Minnesota’s lawsuit against Big Tobacco funded St. Thomas’ largest-ever donation

October 5, 2026

Managing Editor Kevin Lynch explains how Roberta Walburn and Mike Ciresi’s work on a Minnesota lawsuit against Big Tobacco led to their $82 million donation…
Undergraduate Student Government to hold special election for seven positions

October 2, 2026

St. Thomas’ Undergraduate Student Government will hold a special election this October to fill seven open positions on its executive board. Reporter Kate Peterson has…
Jami Lercher becomes St. Thomas choral director after three years of turnover

October 2, 2026

St. Thomas Chamber Singers and Concert Choir welcomed professor Jami Lercher as their new director this fall after three years of turnover. Reporter Ilah Daood…
The Deep Dive: Midterm elections and student voting

October 2, 2026

Grace Woelfel sits down with associate professor of political science Tim Lynch to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, recent political challenges to voting and the…
Tommies earn rainy 50-17 homecoming victory against San Diego

September 27, 2026

The University of St. Thomas football team walked away from their first conference game of the season with a decisive 50-17 victory against the San…
UST announces $1B donation campaign, largest grant in university history

September 18, 2026

The University of St. Thomas announced a $1 billion donation campaign aimed at expanding educational opportunities for students and investing in faculty, according to an…
First-year Survival Guide: Getting around St. Thomas

August 17, 2026

Want to navigate St. Thomas like a pro, or at least avoid getting lost? Managing Editor Kevin Lynch shares his tips on getting around campus…
Abigail Elfner brought theater back to UST — here’s where she says it’s headed without her

May 26, 2026

Abigail Elfner is leaving St. Thomas after overseeing live theater’s return for students. Reporter Emily Kratz has the story.
UST is pushing for zoning changes this summer; here’s what neighbors are saying

May 20, 2026

St. Thomas is moving ahead with plans to appeal the zoning restrictions limiting its development of mid-campus to the city of St. Paul and could…
St. Thomas CFO Mark Vangsgard shares insight into university strategy at end of 20-year tenure

May 18, 2026

St. Thomas CFO Mark Vangsgard is retiring this spring at the end of a 20-year tenure with the university. Senior CME Kevin Lynch has the…