94% of our students are employed or in graduate school within 1 year of graduating
Partner with the College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of St. Thomas strives to improve the community by creating lasting partnerships between organizations and our community of scholars.
Working alongside our partners, we tackle real-world problems by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of our faculty and students. From investigating the importance of community identity through urban art to rethinking how we approach sustainability, our scholars can help your organization make positive change in the community. We also provide access to a rich student pool for internship and employment opportunities.
How You Can Partner With Us
Partnerships with Local Organizations
The College of Arts & Sciences has many ways for students, faculty and local organizations to address real-world issues. Our interdisciplinary teams bring their academic research lenses to solve problems in the community. Our recent partnerships have included the YWCA of St. Paul, Midway Murals, St. Peter Claver Catholic School, Metro Transit and PLACE.
Faculty Research
Your organization can partner with our faculty on research that creates positive change in the world. In the past, our community partners have worked with faculty on research that ranges from determining the economic feasibility of implementing sustainable technology to using predictive modeling to control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer.
Internships
Students in the College of Arts & Sciences are equipped with the practical skills and academic knowledge they need to take on a diverse array of projects in the modern workplace. Students have interned with organizations such as Delta Airlines, Medtronic, Target, Merrill Lynch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and more.
Contact Information for Community Partners
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to us if you want to learn more about partnering with the College of Arts & Sciences.
Kris Wammer
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
khwammer@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-6004
Partnerships with Local Organizations
The College of Arts & Sciences has many ways for students, faculty and local organizations to address real-world issues. Our interdisciplinary teams bring their academic research lenses to solve problems in the community. Our recent partnerships have included the YWCA of St. Paul, Midway Murals, St. Peter Claver Catholic School, Metro Transit and PLACE.
Faculty Research
Your organization can partner with our faculty on research that creates positive change in the world. In the past, our community partners have worked with faculty on research that ranges from determining the economic feasibility of implementing sustainable technology to using predictive modeling to control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer.
Internships
Students in the College of Arts & Sciences are equipped with the practical skills and academic knowledge they need to take on a diverse array of projects in the modern workplace. Students have interned with organizations such as Delta Airlines, Medtronic, Target, Merrill Lynch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and more.
Contact Information for Community Partners
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to us if you want to learn more about partnering with the College of Arts & Sciences.
Kris Wammer
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
khwammer@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-6004
Over half of our students have had at least one internship prior to graduating
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center serves students and alumni with their vocational and career learning. They are here to continue supporting students after graduation with a variety of services such as Hire a Tommie.
Employer Services
The Career Development Center can help your company connect with current students and alumni in through on- and off-campus interviews, tours, job shadows, posting jobs and more.
Employer Resources
Companies and recruiters also have access to information such as institutional enrollment, salary data for recent graduates and frequently asked questions from other employers.
News from the College of Arts & Sciences
In the News: Sky LaRell Anderson on Social Media, Rage and Stepping Away
Sky LaRell Anderson, associate professor of digital media arts at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune discussing how social media platforms are designed to amplify anger, despair and emotional engagement during upsetting times. Anderson explained that algorithms prioritize emotionally charged content, encouraging constant outrage, and suggested that stepping away from social… The post In the News: Sky LaRell Anderson on Social Media, Rage and Stepping Away appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Lana Medina on the Importance of Media Literacy
Assistant Professor Lana Medina, media literacy educator in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News host Angela Davis to discuss how artificial intelligence, social media algorithms and rapid online sharing are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. During the conversation, Medina explained how AI-generated… The post In the News: Lana Medina on the Importance of Media Literacy appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Cost of ICE Operations in Minnesota
Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV to explain the costs associated with the large-scale U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation underway in Minnesota. Schipper provided context on federal spending levels, comparing the billions allocated for immigration enforcement to Minnesota’s… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Cost of ICE Operations in Minnesota appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Professor Puts People at the Center of Data
Data is everywhere. Most people might picture a computer screen and a dense spreadsheet. Amelia McNamara goes beyond that, however. She partnered with the local Lumen Christi Catholic Community on a project that showed her students the real-world applications of data science. The parish specifically wanted to map the mental health needs of its members… The post Professor Puts People at the Center of Data appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains Why Grocery Prices Remain High
Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, shared insight on the “Marketplace” podcast examining why grocery prices remain elevated years after the pandemic. Schipper explained that while supply chain disruptions, tariffs and weather events have contributed to rising food costs, prices may not fall if… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains Why Grocery Prices Remain High appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.