St. Thomas University Alumni

10/14/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of STU alumna Helen Branswell, who graduated with a major in English in 1978. A truly incredible career and life. Our sincere condolences to her family.

Read more about her remarkable career in journalism here:

Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69.

10/14/2026

David Lutz, KC, BEd’74, and Shawn Graham, BEd’93, will be recognized at the STU Gala on Saturday for their commitment to community leadership and public service as this year’s recipients of the Carolyn Layden-Stevenson Distinguished Alumni Award.

10/11/2026

Support scholarships for STUdents through the STU Gala Raffle! Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win one of four prizes:

GRAND PRIZE—Valley Ridge Terrance Sofa Campio -Divani in Vancouver Green ($6500 retail value)

RUNNER UP PRIZES—Windsor House St. Andrews Overnight Stay + $100 Lunar Rogue Gift Card; 3-Course Dinner for Four at the Palate Restaurant; Complete set of the History of NB Hockey.

Buy tickets: https://bit.ly/4r4L2tT

10/10/2026

We’re ONE WEEK away from the STU Gala!

Join us on campus Saturday, October 17 for an evening of food and entertainment as we celebrate alumni achievement and support our STUdents.

Learn more and purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/4wHgvUI

10/09/2026

Doug Dolan, BA’76, BEd’77, has proved it’s never too late to try something new.

At the age of 70, following a fulfilling career in education, Dolan began writing and has now authored and self-published three books—Stories from the River, a memoir detailing his upbringing in Nelson; Christmas on the River, a collection of short stories; and The Mill, a historical fiction based on the Burchill lumber dynasty.

His fourth book is due for release in November.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4yI58gv

10/05/2026

Join us for Alumni Night at the Rink on Friday, October 16 as the Tommies take on the Dalhousie Tigers in their first game of the regular season. RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday, October 13 to secure your FREE ticket. Go Tommies!

Alumni events are a perfect way to stay connected to St. Thomas University and to make new connections with fellow alumni in your area. If you would like to help organize an alumni event in your region, please contact [email protected].

10/05/2026

Today marks 116 years of St. Thomas University—116 years of empowering students to meet their potential through a well-rounded educational experience offered in a community that supports growth inside and outside of the classroom.

We are grateful to the STUdents, alumni, faculty, and staff who make our campus community so vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive.

Your potential. Your future. Your university. 💚💛

Here’s to the next 116 years and beyond!

10/01/2026

We can’t wait to connect with our alumni and supporters at the STU Gala on October 17. This event has always been a favourite of ours, so here is a look back at some shots from previous years! ✨

Looking to attend this year's Gala? Visit: https://bit.ly/4wHgvUI

09/23/2026

What you can expect at the STU Gala:

🍴 A distinct culinary experience with four live food stations

👋 Opportunities to reconnect with STU alumni, friends, and supporters

🏆 Presentation of the 2026 Carolyn Layden-Stevenson Distinguished Alumni Award

🎼 Entertainment from The Thomists

We hope to see you at the Gala on October 17!
Learn more and get tickets: https://bit.ly/4wHgvUI

09/21/2026

It was great to see alumni from PEI, Halifax, and Fredericton last week—thank you to everyone who joined us! 💚💛

For information about upcoming events: https://bit.ly/3ZbKWDo