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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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From Scholarship to Global Impact: Alumna's Education Travels Far
As Caitlyn Gomez Schaeffer ’11, a proud University of St. Thomas alumna, reflects on her transformative years at St. Thomas, she credits the university for being the foundation of her life and career trajectory. Gomez chose St. Thomas because it offered her the opportunity to move away from home and challenge herself in ways that… The post From Scholarship to Global Impact: Alumna's Education Travels Far appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In Our Prayers: John Thomas Kemper
Dr. John Thomas Kemper, a longtime professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of St. Thomas, passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. John spent 35 years of his career at St. Thomas and retired with emeritus status in 2011. He was a demanding yet encouraging teacher and mentor,… The post In Our Prayers: John Thomas Kemper appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Market Volatility
Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio host Jason DeRusha to explain a sharp stock market decline tied to renewed uncertainty over tariffs and trade policy. Schipper said the drop was driven less by economic fundamentals and more by geopolitical unpredictability, noting that the administration’s use of… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Market Volatility appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History
University of St. Thomas students who spent J-Term on the We March for Justice Civil Rights Study Trip were interviewed by WJTV and WLBT news media in Canton, Mississippi, during a history tour led by civil rights activist and Canton native Flonzie Brown Wright. During a visit to the Canton Freedom House, students reflected on… The post St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.