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.
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College of Arts & Sciences News
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Poet Enda Wyley Honored by President of Ireland, Receives 30th O'Shaughnessy Award
The Center for Irish Studies and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas announced Enda Wyley as the recipient of the 30th Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. The only prize of its type in the world, the award is granted to a poet resident in Ireland who makes significant contributions to… The post Poet Enda Wyley Honored by President of Ireland, Receives 30th O'Shaughnessy Award appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Now a Medtronic Engineer, Alum Matthew Jerrard ’21 Inspires Tommies
Matthew Jerrard ’21 knew by early middle school he wanted to study computer science. He discovered this by creating CraftBukkit servers in the sandbox video game Minecraft, which is simply customizing gameplay to create a unique experience. “I knew from that point on I was going into software engineering,” said Jerrard, who majored in computer… The post Now a Medtronic Engineer, Alum Matthew Jerrard ’21 Inspires Tommies appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: St. Thomas Exhibit Uses AI to Share Holocaust Survivor Stories
The University of St. Thomas was featured in the Pioneer Press and TCJewfolk for an interactive Holocaust exhibit that combines artificial intelligence and recorded testimony. The IWitness experience allows visitors to have conversations with survivors, offering a new way to preserve history and expand Holocaust education. From the article:While students often learn about the Holocaust… The post In the News: St. Thomas Exhibit Uses AI to Share Holocaust Survivor Stories appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on What’s Driving Economic Uncertainty
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, joined KSTP for a “Money Monday” segment to break down current economic uncertainty. The conversation focused on the impact of global conflicts, market volatility and rising gas prices, offering insight into the factors influencing the economy and what consumers may expect in… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on What’s Driving Economic Uncertainty appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.