College of Engineering
Invest in the next generation of engineers who will solve problems, drive innovation, and shape a better future.
Invest in the next generation of engineers who will solve problems, drive innovation, and shape a better future.
Engineering shapes nearly every aspect of modern life. At the University of St. Thomas, students are prepared to meet today's most pressing challenges through rigorous technical education, hands-on learning and a commitment to ethical leadership rooted in the common good.
As Minnesota's largest private engineering school, the College of Engineering prepares students to solve today's most pressing challenges through technical excellence, ethical leadership and hands-on learning.
The College of Engineering is consistently recognized among the nation's top undergraduate engineering programs by U.S. News & World Report and ranked No. 1 in Minnesota among engineering programs without doctoral degrees. Undergraduate and graduate programs alike attract talented students from across the country and prepare them for successful careers in a wide range of engineering disciplines.
Center for Engineering Education: The Center for Engineering Education bridges critical gaps in STEM education by equipping P-12 educators with engineering knowledge, hands-on teaching methodologies, and curriculum resources. Through graduate level curriculum and ongoing educational support, we're cultivating the next generation of engineers by inspiring curiosity in classrooms across Minnesota and beyond.
Corporate and Industry Partnerships: Our corporate partners help bring incredible career opportunities to talented Tommies – without stepping off campus. From internships to capstone project sponsorships, these partnerships help our students bring groundbreaking creative ideas to life.
Study Abroad Programs: Our study abroad initiatives – from Global Summers to international senior design clinics – enable nearly 45% of our engineering students to gain invaluable cross-cultural competencies. We rely on the generosity of our donors to help fund these life – changing travel opportunities that open students' minds and expand their world view.
Scholarships: Scholarships are Priority One at St. Thomas, and the College of Engineering is no different. From our Summit Scholarship Fund for low-income students to The Charlie Fund Memorial Scholarship for international travel, we're making STEM careers a possibility for students of all backgrounds. In an industry that has historically been inaccessible, supporting scholarships means fueling the next generation of great thinkers and innovators.
Your generosity fuels the College of Engineering's mission to expand access, empower students, and sustain excellence in teaching and innovation.
Scholarships expand access to a St. Thomas engineering education for talented students from all backgrounds. By reducing financial barriers, your generosity helps prepare the next generation of ethical engineers, innovators and problem-solvers.
Student success resources help engineering students thrive from their first day on campus through graduation. Your generosity supports advising, wellness, emergency assistance and experiential learning that prepare Tommies to succeed in the classroom, the workplace and beyond.
Exceptional faculty inspire exceptional students. Your generosity helps attract and retain outstanding educators whose expertise, mentorship and research prepare students to solve complex challenges with creativity and purpose.
Engineering Leadership
Dr. Don Weinkauf leads the University of St. Thomas College of Engineering with a strategic vision centered on interdisciplinary collaboration and applied learning – hallmarks that distinguish our program nationally. Drawing on more than two decades of academic leadership experience and his background as a chemical engineer, Dr. Weinkauf exemplifies the multifaceted expertise today's engineering challenges demand.
The Schoenecker Center is transforming the university's presence along Summit Avenue, where it adjoins O'Shaughnessy Science Hall. Designed with input from corporate industry partners, the center fosters collaboration among students who otherwise may not have worked together in traditional classroom settings.
Your generosity expands opportunity for students, strengthens faculty excellence and creates hands-on learning experiences that prepare Tommie engineers to make a lasting impact.
