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College of
Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is home to departments, programs, centers and institutes that span the arts, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences and humanities. The College provides an outstanding liberal arts education that prepares students for successful careers and lives of purpose.
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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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Record Low Consumer Sentiment
Tyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the sharp decline in U.S. consumer sentiment, which recently reached its lowest level on record. Schipper discussed what the measure reveals about Americans’ outlook on their finances and the economy, as rising costs and economic uncertainty continue to shape consumer… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Record Low Consumer Sentiment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement
Master's and doctoral students from schools and colleges across the University of St. Thomas gathered in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony honored graduate students from the Morrison Family College of Health and the Opus College of Business, while the 12:30 p.m.… The post Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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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.