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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
In the News: Erica Diehn and Monica Liu On Leading During Distress
Erica Diehn, associate professor of management, and Monica Liu, associate professor of American culture and difference at the University of St. Thomas, relayed to The Minnesota Star Tribune advice on leading through unrest. In their Work and Love course, they held space for students to express how they are feeling during the local immigration crackdown… The post In the News: Erica Diehn and Monica Liu On Leading During Distress appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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From Scholarship to Global Impact: Alumna's Education Travels Far
As Caitlyn Gomez Schaeffer ’11, a proud University of St. Thomas alumna, reflects on her transformative years at St. Thomas, she credits the university for being the foundation of her life and career trajectory. Gomez chose St. Thomas because it offered her the opportunity to move away from home and challenge herself in ways that… The post From Scholarship to Global Impact: Alumna's Education Travels Far appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In Our Prayers: John Thomas Kemper
Dr. John Thomas Kemper, a longtime professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of St. Thomas, passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. John spent 35 years of his career at St. Thomas and retired with emeritus status in 2011. He was a demanding yet encouraging teacher and mentor,… The post In Our Prayers: John Thomas Kemper appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Market Volatility
Tyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio host Jason DeRusha to explain a sharp stock market decline tied to renewed uncertainty over tariffs and trade policy. Schipper said the drop was driven less by economic fundamentals and more by geopolitical unpredictability, noting that the administration’s use of… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Market Volatility appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History
University of St. Thomas students who spent J-Term on the We March for Justice Civil Rights Study Trip were interviewed by WJTV and WLBT news media in Canton, Mississippi, during a history tour led by civil rights activist and Canton native Flonzie Brown Wright. During a visit to the Canton Freedom House, students reflected on… The post St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.