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For 35 years, Martin Strommer carried unfinished business. Just one semester short of graduation, he left St. Thomas to pursue a career opportunity. The years passed, but earning his degree remained a goal he never let go.

In 2011, with the encouragement of his wife and support from St. Thomas, he crossed the finish line and became a Tommie graduate.

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After 35 Years, This Tommie Finally Finished What He Started - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas First-generation college student Martin Strommer dropped out for a career opportunity. He officially earned his degree in art history from the University of St. Thomas 35 years after he was originally expected to graduate.

What can a music education at St. Thomas look like?

For 42 student musicians in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, it meant performing across Turkey, exploring Istanbul, Ankara and Cappadocia, and sharing music with audiences around the world.

The ensemble, part of the Music Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, completed four performances during a 10-day tour, including "Anatolian Rhapsody," a commissioned work by Turkish composer Ekin Eti.

Our photographers spent commencement weekend capturing the moments that make graduation unforgettable. Here are some of their best images. 📸🎓

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Commencement 2026 Best Photos - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Photo gallery of 2026 commencement at the University of St. Thomas.

Tommie basketball to play Minnesota in 2026-27 - The University of St. Thomas First meetings between the two programs in St. Thomas' DI era

One last burst of blooms before summer settles in. 🌸

Through the eyes of the newest Tommie alumni. 💜🎓

A conversation sparked on social media turned into a mentorship opportunity, a Microsoft internship and valuable career advice for St. Thomas students.

When ColorStack invited Microsoft product manager and St. Thomas alum Naadia Sayed ’11 MS to share her journey, she offered insights on continuous learning and finding the right path in tech.

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Microsoft Leader Returns to Mentor Tech-Minded Tommies - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas Microsoft product manager and Univeristy of St. Thomas alum Naadia Sayed inspires members of the ColorStack student organization during a virtual visit.

A new partnership between the University of St. Thomas School of Education and GHR Foundation is creating pathways for aspiring Catholic school teachers to earn their degrees and obtain licensure.

The Catholic School Teacher Pathway will help build a sustainable pipeline of educators for Twin Cities Catholic schools through a residency-based model that combines classroom experience with university coursework.

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GHR Foundation and St. Thomas Partnership Builds Catholic School Teacher Pipeline - Newsroom | University of St. Thomas A new partnership between the University of St. Thomas and the GHR Foundation aims to bolster the pipeline of future Catholic school teachers by creating pathways for aspiring educators to complete their bachelor's degrees and obtain teaching licensures.

Cap-tured: the creativity of the Class of 2026. 🎓✨