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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
Jason Sawin Selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Dr. Jason Sawin, a professor of computer and data sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026-27. Fulbright Scholar Awards are prestigious fellowships that offer scholars transformative opportunities to teach and conduct research abroad while strengthening their professional development… The post Jason Sawin Selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Laurel Potter Receives Grant to Design Spanish Language Course in Theology
Dr. Laurel Potter, assistant professor of theology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, has received a $20,000 NetVUE Grant to Individuals for Vocational Exploration to be used during the 2026-2027 academic year. The initiative is administered by the Council of Independent Colleges with generous support from Lilly Endowment… The post Laurel Potter Receives Grant to Design Spanish Language Course in Theology appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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After 35 Years, This Tommie Finally Finished What He Started
Just one semester short of earning his undergraduate degree from St. Thomas in 1976, first-generation college student Martin Strommer dropped out for a career opportunity. He figured he’d graduate later. “Later” stretched into a 35-year postponement to crossing the finish line of this milestone his family was eager for him to reach. Beginning with elective… The post After 35 Years, This Tommie Finally Finished What He Started appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Microsoft Leader Returns to Mentor Tech-Minded Tommies
Maria Magambo ’27 wondered what a career in product management entailed, so she used social media to connect with Naadia Sayed ’11 MS, a University of St. Thomas alum in the field. Sayed is a product manager at Microsoft. The two hopped on a virtual call and Magambo left the one-hour conversation feeling inspired. “Naadia… The post Microsoft Leader Returns to Mentor Tech-Minded Tommies appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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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.