Following multiple reports of sexual misconduct allegations, the University of St. Thomas has rescinded the Distinguished Alumni Award given to David Haas in 1995 and is no longer playing Mr. Haas’ music.

John O’Shaughnessy Jr., a grandson of 1907 alumnus and prominent benefactor Ignatius Aloysius “I.A.” O’Shaughnessy, and a former member of the Board of Trustees, died July 18. 

Sociology and Criminal Justice Associate Professor and Department Chair Tanya Gladney discusses her new POST role, police reform and the death of George Floyd in this Q&A.

St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan released the following statement in response to Tuesday’s news that the U.S. government has agreed to rescind Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rules, which would have barred international students from remaining in the U.S. if their colleges and universities were forced to move classes completely online due to COVID-19.

St. Thomas Law Professor Thomas Berg's work on religious freedom was cited in the Supreme Court's decision on the case of Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue.

St. Thomas stands in solidarity with our international students, who are an integral part of our St. Thomas community.

Please remember in your prayers Donald L. Hofmeister '53, grandfather of John Hofmeister '13 and Josef Hofmeister '18, and father-in-law to English Department faculty member Jeannie Hofmeister and Teresa Sweeney of Opus College of Business.