St. Thomas students robbed at gunpoint off campus
A group of five University of St. Thomas students were robbed at gunpoint just before 3 a.m. Saturday, campus police say.
College students get tested for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving travel
Minnesota health officials are urging residents not to take part in large Thanksgiving gatherings, and that includes college students heading home for the holidays.
University of St. Thomas issues alert after student attacked, report of shots fired at nearby park
Police with the University of St. Thomas are warning students after a late-night attack at a park near the St. Paul campus.
St. Thomas to explore renaming buildings after discovery that namesake of Loras Hall was slave owner
The University of St. Thomas is forming a committee to research renaming practices for university buildings, spaces and programs after “concerning information” came to light recently regarding the namesake of Loras Hall, Bishop Mathias Loras.
Ex-University of St. Thomas student pleads guilty to making fake bomb threat
A former University of St. Thomas student pleaded guilty to calling in a fake bomb threat because he hadn't completed his homework, according to the District of Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office.
Colleges and COVID-19: St. Thomas starts semester, Winona State under quarantine
Safety concerns for slowing the spread of the coronavirus remain a top concern for university leaders as campuses across Minnesota start the new school year.
University of St. Thomas warns students to avoid gatherings before returning to classes
With colleges and universities across the country facing outbreaks as students return to campus, the state health department is pleading for students to be smart. Leaders warn that college plans could very quickly change if kids aren't careful.
Young journalist shares experience covering tumultuous summer in Minneapolis
Last week, nine young journalists participated in the ThreeSixty Journalism's inaugural Digital Media Arts Camp where they remotely worked on photo essays, audio stories, illustrations, social media, and interactive digital stories.
Jogger spots black bear on University of St. Thomas campus Sunday
The University of St. Thomas says a jogger reported seeing a bear on campus Sunday morning.
St. Thomas men's hockey joining CCHA in 2021-22 season
The University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team is the final sport to find a home in a conference as the school’s athletic department prepares to transition to competition at the Division I level.
MIAC postpones several fall sports, including football, to spring of 2021 due to COVID-19
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced on Tuesday it’s postponing several fall sports until the spring of 2021 due to concerns with the Covid-19 pandemic. Football is among them, which means the St. Thomas vs. St. John's rivalry game in November will have to be rescheduled.
St. Thomas goes Division I starting in 2021: What it will look like
Wednesday marked history for the University of St. Thomas, as its athletic department became the first in the modern era of the NCAA to get approved to make the jump from Division III to Division I for all sports.
University of St. Thomas students design virtual summer camp for deaf and hard of hearing children
There is not much that feels normal this summer, but some creative students at the University of St. Thomas are working to make sure kids still get a summer camp experience to remember.
University of St. Thomas graduation ceremony canceled due to COVID-19
The University of St.Thomas is canceling its May graduation ceremony due to COVID-19 concerns, college officials announced Wednesday.
University of St. Thomas law school student tests positive for coronavirus
A St. Thomas Law School student has tested positive for coronavirus, officials reported Friday, the first case for the university.
How to help Minnesota's small businesses survive the coronavirus crisis
Small businesses are preparing to take a hit while waiting out coronavirus concerns.
University of St. Thomas to move classes online through Easter break
The University of St. Thomas is moving all of its classes online starting Monday until April 14 when students return from Easter break, the university announced Thursday.
Minnesota universities canceling some study abroad programs amid coronavirus outbreak
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, Minnesota universities are canceling some of their study abroad programs for the semester.
Woman charged with arson for burning down trees on St. Thomas University campus
The 21-year-old said she set some cottonwood seeds on fire for fun and did not mean to burn the trees down.
University of St. Thomas to no longer require ACT or SAT scores from applying students
The University of St. Thomas is saying so long to the ACT.