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School of
Engineering
Top-ranked programs focusing on a purposeful, applied, hands-on, collaborative, industry-relevant engineering and software educational experience.
Upskill with Graduate Programs
Stay ahead of the curve with our practical, industry-relevant graduate programs. Enroll fall, spring or summer.
State-of-
the-Art Facilities
The Frey Science & Engineering Complex consists of nearly 400,000 square feet of modern labs and equipment dedicated to STEM education.
Connections
with Faculty
Our faculty build strong connections with students inside and outside of the classroom. Student development is our #1 priority.
The School of Engineering produces well-rounded, hands-on engineers and savvy technology leaders who have the technical ability and courage to wrap their minds around ideas that can change our world. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees including engineering programs in Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, Regulatory Science, and Engineering Management and Graduate Programs in Software including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering. When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas #29 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering schools without a doctoral program.
School of Engineering News
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In the News: John Abraham on How Minnesota Winters Are Changing
John Abraham, professor of engineering and climate change researcher at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about how Minnesota winters have warmed significantly over recent decades and what those changes mean for the state’s economy, environment and wildlife. From the conversation:It’s not your grandparents’ weather anymore: “We know the climate has changed.”… The post In the News: John Abraham on How Minnesota Winters Are Changing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Building an AI-Ready Data Strategy
Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, spoke with CIO on why organizations must modernize their data strategies to successfully support enterprisewide artificial intelligence initiatives. From the article:IBM’s data strategy for… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Building an AI-Ready Data Strategy appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Powering AI’s Growing Energy Demands
Mahmoud Kabalan, director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas, was featured by Microgrid Knowledge discussing how artificial intelligence is driving new demands on energy infrastructure and why microgrids are increasingly essential for supporting data centers, campuses and other mission-critical operations. From the article:University of St. Thomas is a historic private… The post In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Powering AI’s Growing Energy Demands appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Engineering Majors Tackle Real-World Challenges at Senior Design Clinic
Inside the Schoenecker Center, Jalon Jones ’25 paged through documents to explain the civil components to guests visiting his team’s station at the Senior Design Clinic. He was one of six civil engineering majors at the University of St. Thomas paired with RJ Ryan Construction Inc. to create a blueprint for a state-of-the-art car dealership.… The post Engineering Majors Tackle Real-World Challenges at Senior Design Clinic appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Featured Stories
Highlighting School of Engineering news and featured stories.
Building Something Special in Minnesota
Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of the St. Thomas Engineer Magazine!
"It has been another year of exciting accomplishments and growth for the School of Engineering. From innovative student projects and impactful research to the continued growth of our partnerships with industry and community, the stories in this issue highlight the vibrant momentum that defines our school.
Our greatest strength remains the students, faculty and staff who bring our programs to life, supported by state-of-the-art facilities that fuel innovation and collaboration. Together, these elements make for a truly distinctive engineering education, one that prepares our graduates to lead with both skill and purpose."
– Dr. Don Weinkauf, Dean, School of Engineering