We’re ALL FOR innovation rooted in empathy and purpose
Innovate and Empower our Entrepreneurial Mindset
We will elevate ingenuity across the university and prepare for the future by strengthening our culture of innovation.
We’re ALL FOR innovation rooted in empathy and purpose
We will elevate ingenuity across the university and prepare for the future by strengthening our culture of innovation.
Over the next five years, St. Thomas will cultivate entrepreneurial thinking throughout the university—empowering students, faculty, and staff to think creatively, act boldly, and solve problems rooted in empathy, curiosity, and courage. This human-centered approach to innovation will spark bold ideas, strengthen our operations, and deepen our mission impact.
We will embed entrepreneurial thinking in academics, co-curricular programs, operations, and partnerships. Students across disciplines will be equipped to thrive in a changing world—prepared not only for careers but for lives of meaning and impact. Faculty will be supported and recognized for pedagogical innovation and research that responds to societal challenges. Staff will be encouraged and equipped to identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions that advance our mission. A culture of experimentation and resilience will take root at St. Thomas—one that embraces innovation as a way of serving others. We will deepen partnerships with community leaders, industry, and nonprofit organizations to co-create solutions for the common good. Through this integrated and inclusive approach, St. Thomas will foster a vibrant, responsive ecosystem that extends our impact far beyond campus.
Technology must be a catalyst for innovation. It is a foundational driver of our ability to implement our strategic priorities. St. Thomas will prioritize skills development alongside technology that equips our community to better serve our students, optimize our enrollment strategy, and implement our other key
priorities.
