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St. Thomas Microgrid Expansion Advances Energy Resilience

As the nation’s electric grid faces aging infrastructure, cybersecurity threats and growing power demands, the University of St. Thomas has expanded its Center for Microgrid Research (CMR) to study how communities, military installations and businesses can keep electricity flowing when the larger grid is strained or disrupted. “If the grid goes down, or something really… The post St. Thomas Microgrid Expansion Advances Energy Resilience appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • More Than Microgrids: Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan Gives Students a Space to Flourish

    Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan grew up in Lebanon, where power outages were a regular part of his childhood. Today, he's the Bright.Green Director of the University of St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research, whose systems have enough capacity to power an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 homes. Under Kabalan’s leadership, the center has grown significantly; recently celebrating… The post More Than Microgrids: Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan Gives Students a Space to Flourish appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Tommies Connect for Careers, Networking

    Mindy Nguyen ’28 believes that preparing for a career does not begin with submitting a job application. It begins with making connections, whether those connections are with employers, alumni or other working professionals. Nguyen was among the 952 attending the University of St. Thomas Fall Career Fair, where more than 120 employers across a wide… The post Tommies Connect for Careers, Networking appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Manjeet Rege Publishes Two Books on Artificial Intelligence

    Dr. Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of St. Thomas College of Engineering, has recently published two books on artificial intelligence. The first concerns the ethics and public understanding of AI, and the second focuses on AI-powered robotics in the medical field. Rege co-wrote Ethics and Governance of Artificial… The post Manjeet Rege Publishes Two Books on Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Melinda Mattox on Staying Secure in the Age of AI

    Melinda Mattox, director of security operations at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about how artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity threats and making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated. Mattox shared steps people can take to protect themselves, including using multifactor authentication, passkeys and password managers and keeping track of where their personal… The post In the News: Melinda Mattox on Staying Secure in the Age of AI appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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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 College 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, College of Engineering

Read more in the Fall 2025 Engineer Magazine

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