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.

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.

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 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.

Tommie-Johnnie game set for Nov. 7 at U.S. Bank Stadium

The annual Tommie-Johnnie rivalry football game is moving to an even bigger venue this year: U.S. Bank Stadium.