St. Thomas University, a small, undergraduate liberal arts university located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. (Credit: STU Communications) In Maclean's 2027 university rankings, St. Thomas University (STU) fell five spots from its previous national rating of 48th to 53rd nationally and 11th among small universities in Canada. A new methodology is now used in the 2027 rankings, which classify colleges based on enrollment size and take into account variables including research i

UNB enforces a smoke-free campus while STU maintains designated smoking areas. A look at how the two universities approach campus smoking policies.

Warning: sexual violence Demonstrators march during a protest against Cornell University’s handling of the 2024 fraternity-house gang rape allegations, on Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Ithaca, N.Y. (Photo credits: Adrian Kraus) Boys will be boys. It’s the line that has long let bad behaviour get filed under harmless. The allegations at Cornell University have people asking how far that logic stretches. A former student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit in September a

Will Boomer at the JB O’Keefe Fitness Centre (Bailey Young/AQ) A new face was brought to the front-facing team of St. Thomas University (STU) Athletics. Will Boomer assumed the role of Sports Information Officer in August 2026. Boomer replaces Martin Carvajal at the organization. Carvajal was in the position for almost three years before leaving the role to pursue other opportunities. Boomer was an assistant coach for the Men's Basketball team last year, when they took home a

Kamylle Bonenfant at the Earth Charter Youth Summit at Soka University in California. (Photo credit: Kamylle Bonenfant) For St. Thomas University (STU) student Kamylle Bonenfant, studying climate change has meant more than learning about environmental problems. It has also meant confronting the emotions that come with them. Bonenfant, a fourth-year student completing an honours degree in sustainable and environmental studies with a minor in psychology, recently attended the E

I had a bit of a rocky start to my time at STU. Most people have a “gap year,” or a few, before they start university. I decided to have mine after my second year. I had no idea what I was doing. I had a strong start in sociology, but enjoyed journalism through the classes I took with Phillip Lee and Mark Tunney. Despite this, in my first years at STU, I was too nervous to write for the Aquinian. These seemed like professional and serious people, an entire world away from m

Stories: I have heard and repeated that word countless times throughout my life. The simplest definition that comes to mind is a narrative with a beginning, a middle and an end. But there is so much more to them. When I was younger, I thought I loved books. I could read more than five in a week and still be thirsty for more. I could be up all night and feel like I had lived millions of lives in a few hours. The magic was in believing that I could experience anything, ev

Tommie Charlee Connors holds up the design for her CCAA Women's Basketball Player of the Year ring. (Submitted: Charlee Connors) A member of the St. Thomas University (STU) women’s basketball team has been named the top player in the country for the first time. Fourth-year post Charlee Connors was awarded the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Player of the Year. “It’s definitely very surreal,” said Connors. “There’s obviously so many incredible

(left to right) Christian Cunningham, NBCC representative; Wilson Paluch, Mount Allison University representative; Kierra MacAlpine, University of New Brunswick representative; N.B. Premier Susan Holt; Ana Lucia Pavon, St. Thomas University representative; Connor Stevens, University of New Brunswick Saint John representative; and Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour Jean Claud D'Amours. On March 10, student leaders from student unions around New Brunswic

St. Thomas University granted Sandra Irving an honorary degree in 2017 to recognize her significant contributions to society, higher education and support to students across Atlantic Canada (Credit: STU Communications) On Feb. 17, St. Thomas University (STU) announced that Sandra Irving, the widow of late oil tycoon Arthur Irving, was appointed chancellor by the university’s board of governors. The news came in as Hon. Graydon Nicholas, the first Indigenous judge to be appoin

On Feb. 25, Nauman Farooqi, president and vice-chancellor at St. Thomas University, sent a mass email confirming that Premier Susan Holt had no intention to close or merge STU. Despite this, students are still speculating about the university's long-term future. (Credit: UNB Communications) As the New Brunswick government considers structural changes to post-secondary education, students at St. Thomas University (STU) are asking what a potential merger with the University o

On March 17, the provincial government is set to decide on a proposed $35 million to $50 million reduction in post-secondary education funding in New Brunswick. (Credit: STU Communications) Students at St. Thomas University are organizing petitions and outreach campaigns to elected officials after reports that the New Brunswick government is considering major reductions to post-secondary education funding. These changes could result in higher tuition, fewer services and even

Tommies guard Evan Valanne attempts to block a shot in his own end against an opposing player. (Credit: STU Athletics) On Feb. 15, both St. Thomas University (STU) basketball teams closed out their season home schedule with defensive grit and a grad game crowd that was both loud and sentimental. Hosting the Holland College Hurricanes, both the men’s and women’s squads secured victories to solidify their spots at the top of the standings. The women’s team earned a 60-52 win to

The young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. Pippin the musical will run from Feb. 18 to Feb. 22 at the Black Box Theatre in St. Thomas University. (Credit: Cameron Rouse) Upon entering the Black Box, students are running through choreography, writing down cues and painting sets for the opening of their 2026 production of Pippin. From Feb. 18 to Feb. 22, St. Thomas University’s musical theatre class will showcase Pippin , a musical th

Tommies centre Raph Fiset has had 26 kills so far this season. (Submitted: Raph Fiset) Both St. Thomas University (STU) Tommies volleyball teams have a strong chance at winning the Atlantic championship on their home ground. From Feb. 27 to March 1, STU will be hosting the 2026 Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) Volleyball Championship at the Lady Beaverbrook Gym for the first time since 2019. Raph Fiset, fourth-year men’s centre, believes that playing in their

The Tommies women's hockey team have won seven of their last ten games. (Credit: STU Athletics) The St. Thomas University (STU) women’s hockey team have clinched a playoff spot with under a month left in the regular season. The Tommies are in third place overall in the Atlantic University Sport standings with a 15-7-0-2 record. After a shaky start to the season, Head Coach Peter Murphy said that a shootout win against St. Mary’s University in late October was the catalyst fo

Rick Westhead's new book, We Breed Lions, examines the systemic failings in Canada's favourite sport. (Credit: Liam Carleton/AQ) On Jan. 21, The Sports Network’s Senior Correspondent Rick Westhead delivered the St. Thomas University annual Endowed Chair in Criminology and Criminal Justice Lecture in the Kinsella Auditorium. Titled “From Hockey Rinks to Courtrooms: Hockey and the Public Interest,” the speech covered the culture of silence that exists when dealing with abuse an

Tommies post Charlee Connors scored 13 points against the Seawolves on Jan. 10. (Credit: STU Athletics) Both St. Thomas University (STU) basketball teams played the University of New Brunswick Saint John Seawolves (UNBSJ) on Jan. 10, starting the second half of their seasons. The women’s Tommies were 6-1, while the men’s hadn’t lost a game yet this season. Tommies fan Sheila Graham comes to games regularly. She said she’s happy to see the large and enthusiastic crowds at the

STU runner Kensea Aaron participated in a cross country meet on Sept. 27. (Credit: STU Athletics) Both the St. Thomas University (STU) men’s and women’s cross country teams had their best Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association (ACAA) season in nearly a decade. The men’s team finished in third overall, while the women’s team came in fifth. This is the first time the women’s Tommies have placed as a team in years, after several seasons affected by injuries. “Everybody pu

This article is about both STU volleyball teams and their home openers against the Université Sainte-Anne Dragons.