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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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