CAS Strategic Plan
In August 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences began the process of developing a strategic plan through meaningful stakeholder engagement. We sought to set clear priorities and ambitious — yet achievable — goals, culminating in a plan that articulates a compelling 5-10 year vision for the college.
CAS: Uniquely Transformative
Get a sense of how the College of Arts & Sciences uses a blend of disciplines (including history, math, sciences, music, film, creative enterprise, economics, ethics, English, modern & classical languages, theology, and philosophy) to Change All Students.
College of Arts & Sciences News
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Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement
Nearly 1,400 undergraduate students became the newest alumni of the University of St. Thomas as they walked — or danced — across the commencement stage at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on May 23. Thousands of proud family members, friends, faculty and staff cheered on the graduates at the day’s three ceremonies. Health, Education, Engineering:… The post Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Ongoing Iran Conflict
Shaherzad Ahmadi, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas specializing in the political histories of Iran and Iraq, spoke with Twin Cities PBS about the latest developments in the Iran conflict. Ahmadi discussed the ongoing geopolitical tensions, the role of international alliances and the broader economic effects the conflict could have on oil… The post In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Ongoing Iran Conflict appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service
Academic Affairs at the University of St. Thomas presented five faculty with universitywide awards in May 2026. The honors celebrate faculty who embody the mission of the university through their teaching, scholarship and service. In recognition of their excellence, all award recipients will receive professional development funding, and their names will be added to plaques… The post Faculty Honored for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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A Professor’s Challenge: Who Gets to Decide What’s True?
April Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, challenges how students understand the way knowledge is created, shared and understood. At the center of her most recent course, Science, Media and Social Impact, is how science interacts with the media and public perception. At the… The post A Professor’s Challenge: Who Gets to Decide What’s True? appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.