St. Thomas Day

Join us on May 6, 2026, as we honor members of the St. Thomas community who live out our mission and make a lasting impact on campus and beyond.

St. Thomas Day 2025 honorees on stage with President Vischer.

Celebrating Tommies Who Make an Impact

On St. Thomas Day, we recognize and celebrate members of the St. Thomas community who are sparking meaningful change in the world as they live and extend the St. Thomas mission. These Tommies are making an incredible impact on campus, in our local communities, across the country and around the world.

Event Schedule & Location

Meet the 2026 Honorees

St. Thomas Day recognizes and celebrates members of our community for their contributions. St. Thomas Day is a longstanding celebration of the patron saint of the university, St. Thomas Aquinas, for whom the university is named.

NOTE: Honorees for St. Thomas Day 2026 will be announced in March 2026. Check back soon to meet this year’s remarkable award recipients.

Humanitarian Award

Recognizing an alumnus or alumna for contributions to the betterment of the spiritual and material welfare of the less fortunate.

Monsignor James Lavin Award

Honoring an alumnus or alumna for outstanding contributions and service to the University of St. Thomas Alumni Association, its programs and services.

Spirit of St. Thomas Award

Recognizing the professional and/or personal achievement of Tommies under 40.

Distinguished Alumnus Award

Honoring an alumnus or alumna for leadership and service to St. Thomas, the community and in their field of endeavor.

Tommie Award

Recognizing a St. Thomas senior who, according to our students, faculty, and staff, best represents the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas through scholarship, leadership, and campus involvement.

Professor of the Year

Recognizing a St. Thomas faculty member for their excellence in teaching, scholarship, and inspiration to students.

St. Thomas Day 2025

During St. Thomas Day 2025, we celebrated four alumni, a professor and a student who are inspiring others as they live and extend the St. Thomas mission.

We invite you to view the 2025 event program highlighting the accomplishments of our honorees.

Contact Information

If you have a question about the event or require disability accommodations, please contact Alumni Engagement.

Accommodation requests must be made at least one week prior to the event date.

More Ways to Stay Connected with St. Thomas

Join St. Thomas Connect

Network with fellow alumni or mentor current students on St. Thomas Connect, an online community exclusively for Tommie alumni, students, faculty and staff.

Become a Mentor

Share your experience and career insights, helping students and fellow alumni navigate their careers with confidence and grow into the next generation of leaders.

Volunteer with St. Thomas

Participate in service activities that support our communities, or share your knowledge and expertise with students and strengthen the Tommie network.

Make a Gift

Support our students and mission, helping them gain the skills and experiences they need to succeed and make a positive impact in our communities and beyond.