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: ThreeSixty Journalism Reports on the Special Olympics USA Games
The ThreeSixty Journalism program at the University of St. Thomas was featured in an MPR News story through partnership with MPR News Radio Camp. The article lists 10 student reporters and the stories they produced involving the Special Olympics 2026, which were held in Minnesota. From the story: Each year, students with MPR News Radio… The post In the News: ThreeSixty Journalism Reports on the Special Olympics USA Games appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tom Hickson on Minnesota’s Geological Environment
Thomas Hickson, a geology professor at the University of St. Thomas, appeared on “Minnesota Live” to discuss the unique geological landscape of Minnesota and how it can be connected to the surface of Mars, demonstrating what microbes are capable of during the interview. From the conversation: Chris Egert: Can I rewind a little bit and… The post In the News: Tom Hickson on Minnesota’s Geological Environment appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Center for Irish Studies Announces Winners of the James Rogers Award
The Center for Irish Studies at the University of St. Thomas and the editorial board of New Hibernia Review are pleased to announce this year’s winners of the James Rogers Award for best article. New Hibernia Review is recognized as the “journal of record” for Irish Studies scholars, and is North America’s only Irish Studies… The post Center for Irish Studies Announces Winners of the James Rogers Award appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Gouging Gas Prices
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Newsweek about why gasoline prices do not immediately fall when crude oil prices decline. Schipper offered insight into the economic factors driving fuel prices and what consumers can expect as energy markets continue to stabilize. From the article: “While… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Gouging Gas Prices appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Michael Rota on Faith Formation in Families
Michael Rota, a philosophy professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with OSV News about the role community-based faith formation programs can play in strengthening Catholic family life. Rota explained that opportunities for families to grow in faith together and build relationships with other Catholic families can help parents pass on their beliefs and… The post In the News: Michael Rota on Faith Formation in Families appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.