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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
Because Fish Can Hear, This Researcher Listens
Whether on one of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes or elsewhere around the world, many anglers enjoy the peace that comes with casting a line out into the waters, waiting for a hungry, gill-clad swimmer to reveal its hidden life. While it’s not common to hear a fish before they bite, they hear us. The slap of… The post Because Fish Can Hear, This Researcher Listens appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Tariffs and Rising Prices
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke to Marketplace about the connection between tariffs and rising supply chain prices. From the story: Although President Donald Trump has a habit of slapping on and then rolling back tariffs, these duties may… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Tariffs and Rising Prices appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Dr. Todd Lawrence Regarding Civil Rights Landmark
Dr. Todd Lawrence, a professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently was quoted in The Washington Post regarding the Freedom Rides Museum. The building is currently owned by the federal government. In the process of reducing spending, DOGE placed the building on a list of buildings that could be… The post In the News: Dr. Todd Lawrence Regarding Civil Rights Landmark appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Audra Nuru on Apologies
Audra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Time magazine for two stories on apologies. From the story on the single best type of apology: Sorry to overwhelm you, but there are lots of different types of apologies. Some are heartfelt;… The post In the News: Audra Nuru on Apologies appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Greg Song on Second Potential TikTok Ban and Cross-Platform Strategies
Greg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Forbes about the potential second ban on TikTok and the impact on small businesses and creators. From the article: For creators and small businesses, adaptability is the new currency, said Murad Salikhov, co-founder of… The post In the News: Greg Song on Second Potential TikTok Ban and Cross-Platform Strategies appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.