Be Part of a Bold Future
Be Brilliant. Be Bold. launches on September 17, 2026.
For more than 140 years, the University of St. Thomas has prepared students to pursue truth, lead with purpose and serve the common good. Inspired by the enduring wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas and the bold vision of Archbishop John Ireland, the university continues to educate leaders who make a difference in their professions and communities around the world.
Today, St. Thomas stands at a pivotal moment. As higher education evolves and new challenges emerge, the university is investing in the students, faculty and experiences that will strengthen our mission and expand our impact for generations to come.
Be Brilliant. Be Bold. brings together alumni, donors, parents and friends around a shared vision for the difference St. Thomas can make in the world. When the campaign launches, explore our fundraising priorities, discover inspiring stories, follow our progress, and find your place in the campaign.
Campaign Stories
Get to know the people and experiences that are brilliant and bold and share a vision for the future of St. Thomas.
Hoffman Melrose Toro Faculty Endowment
The Hoffman Melrose Toro Endowed Professorship in Marketing Innovation offers a glimpse of how Be Brilliant. Be Bold. will invest in exceptional faculty and extend the impact of great teaching for generations of St. Thomas students.
Wilbur and Elizabeth Winblad Endowed Scholarship
The Wilbur and Elizabeth Winblad Endowed Scholarship brings the campaign’s top priority to life: Opening the door to a St. Thomas education and empowering students to make a difference long before graduation.
Richard M. “Dick” Schulze Student Experience
Dick Schulze’s belief in learning by doing helped make entrepreneurial thinking part of a St. Thomas education, demonstrating how bold support can create defining opportunities for students and graduates.
Ciresi Walburn Foundation
Mike Ciresi ’68 and Roberta Walburn turned a shared commitment to the common good into a scholarship program that develops leaders.
More Campaign Stories On the Way
New Be Brilliant. Be Bold. stories will be dropping weekly.