University of St. Thomas School of Education

06/05/2026

Through the Maxfield Internship Program, Dougherty Family College students gain hands-on classroom experience while exploring careers in education and youth development. The internship was created through a SEED grant awarded to the School of Education’s Special Education Department and is designed to build a pathway for students interested in teaching and making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Maxfield partners with the School of Education as a collaborative learning school.

Read more about how this partnership is strengthening the educator pipeline and preparing the next generation of teachers:

The Maxfield internship through Dougherty Family College was founded through a SEED grant awarded to the University of St. Thomas School of Education’s Special Education Department and is now supported through a private donation. The goal of the internship is to create a pathway for students inter...

06/04/2026

Teaching excellence matters—and we're fortunate to have faculty who model it every day! Congratulations again to Dr. Debbie Monson, Laura Medwetz, and all of the 2026 faculty award recipients. Proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! 🎉

The University of St. Thomas Academic Affairs celebrates five exceptional faculty members who embody the university's mission through their teaching, scholarship and service.

06/03/2026

Want flexibility in pursuing your Special Education license? Or need to fulfill Out-of-Field Permission (OFP) requirements? We offer online, in-person and hyflex models of course delivery for 5 Special Education licenses! Join us on June 8 for an online Info Session to learn more: https://link.stthomas.edu/80EKl

05/29/2026

What does it mean to create schools and communities where all people can thrive?

At MITIE — the Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education at the University of St. Thomas — that question is guiding powerful partnerships with Youthprise and public school educators across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area. MITIE Director Eyenga Bokamba works to amplify restorative trauma-informed practices that center connection, generate learning and elevate joy.

The Youthprise Cultural Wellness Cohort focuses on culturally grounded healing, youth leadership and community-based learning. Meanwhile, MITIE’s Carlson cohort supports alternative middle and high school educators through projects centered on belonging, reliable adult relationships and student voice.

Together, these cohorts are helping build trauma-informed, resilient communities rooted in authenticity, liberatory consciousness, and collective care.

Enjoy this video from Restoration for All (Youthprise Cohort) that embodies the values and spirit of the work MITIE has been doing over the last few years: https://vimeo.com/1061856609?share=copy

05/27/2026

We’re still reliving all the fantastic moments from graduate commencement! Enjoy this recap!

Master's and doctoral students from schools and colleges across the University of St. Thomas gathered in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026.

05/26/2026

On May 22, the School of Education hosted the Educational Leadership Graduation Celebration & Garbing Ceremony. Graduates from the Department of Educational Leadership were honored, and the doctoral graduates were hooded and given the opportunity to share about their dissertations. Thank you to all who attended to celebrate these outstanding scholars!

05/26/2026

Kudos to all 2026 graduates! You made these moments possible thanks to all your hard work! You are always in our hearts 💜

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all who serve, past and present. Our office is closed today in honor of the holiday, but will re-open tomorrow.

05/25/2026

Congratulations to our Work and Learn graduates who are prepared to teach in special education classrooms across Minnesota! We are so proud of your accomplishments!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to our master’s and doctoral students who commenced! You shine bright today, and we can’t wait to see your impact in classrooms, schools and communities!