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94% of our students are employed or in graduate school within 1 year of graduating
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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
50%+
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
A New Generation of Tommie Filmmakers Blends Art and Entrepreneurship
Ava Justin blends in with the crowd of students crossing the quad during the day on the University of St. Thomas St. Paul campus. But Justin is uniquely accomplished for a first-year student. She arrived at St. Thomas to major in business and minor in film after already starring in, co-writing and producing a feature… The post A New Generation of Tommie Filmmakers Blends Art and Entrepreneurship appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Yohuru Williams on Minnesota Five Years After George Floyd's Death
Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to MPR News on racial changes in Minnesota, looking at the last five years since the death of George Floyd. He was joined by Kiana Cox, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center who authored a recent study… The post In the News: Yohuru Williams on Minnesota Five Years After George Floyd's Death appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Travel Expenses Decreasing
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently talked to The Hill about the possibility of airline costs decreasing if there is a recession. From the story: If we see the U.S. economy tip into an economic recession this year, that could… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Travel Expenses Decreasing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Peter Gregg on a Proposed 100% Tariff on Foreign Films
Peter Gregg, associate professor and department chair of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 on what it would mean to have a tariff on foreign films. President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on foreign films, although no final decisions have been made. From the story: “My first… The post In the News: Peter Gregg on a Proposed 100% Tariff on Foreign Films appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Faith on the Field: Kaitlyn Raymond '25 Reflects on Her Softball Journey at St. Thomas
Softball has been a constant passion in Kaitlyn "KK" Raymond’s life since she was about four years old. In recent years, her faith emerged as an equally defining part of her identity. For this Tommie outfielder, sports and faith are not entirely separate worlds. Her arrival at the University of St. Thomas in 2021 from… The post Faith on the Field: Kaitlyn Raymond '25 Reflects on Her Softball Journey at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.