List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to University of St. Thomas and be of some renown.
List of famous alumni from University of St. Thomas, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from University of St. Thomas include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished University of St. Thomas alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended University of St. Thomas are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from University of St. Thomas.
List features graduates like Pope John Paul II and Sean Patrick Flanery.
This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to University of St. Thomas?” and “Which celebrities are University of St. Thomas alumni?”1
John Vachon
Journalist, PhotographerAge: Dec. at 61 (1914-1975)
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota
John Felix Vachon (May 19, 1914 – April 20, 1975) was an American photographer. He worked as a... more on Wikipedia2
Nick Coleman
Politician, LegislatorAge: Dec. at 56 (1925-1981)
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
Nicholas David Coleman (February 23, 1925 – March 5, 1981) was a Minnesota politician and a... more on Wikipedia3
Dan Buettner
Author, Professional Road Racing CyclistAge: 60
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Dan Buettner (born June 18, 1960 in St. Paul, Minnesota) is a National Geographic Fellow and... more on Wikipedia4
Jim Oberstar
Politician, AuthorAge: Dec. at 80 (1934-2014)
Birthplace: St. Louis County, Chisholm, United States of America, United States, with Territories
James Louis Oberstar (September 10, 1934 – May 3, 2014) was an American politician who served... more on Wikipedia5
Ann Winblad
Businessperson, Systems ProgrammerAge: 69
Birthplace: Red Wing, Minnesota
Ann L. Winblad (born on November 1, 1950 in Red Wing, Minnesota) is a partner of Hummer... more on Wikipedia6
Sean Patrick Flanery
ActorAge: 54
Birthplace: Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States of America
Sean Patrick Flanery (born October 11, 1965) is an American actor, author and martial artist.... more on Wikipedia7
Robert J. White
Physician, SurgeonAge: Dec. at 84 (1926-2010)
Birthplace: Duluth, Minnesota
Robert Joseph White (January 21, 1926 – September 16, 2010) was an American neurosurgeon best... more on Wikipedia8
Barbara Olson
Writer, LawyerAge: Dec. at 46 (1955-2001)
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
Barbara Kay Olson (née Bracher; December 27, 1955 – September 11, 2001) was an American... more on Wikipedia9
Vince Flynn
Novelist, AuthorAge: Dec. at 47 (1966-2013)
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Vincent Joseph Flynn (April 6, 1966 – June 19, 2013) was an American author of political... more on Wikipedia10
Phil Sterner
LegislatorAge: 60
Birthplace: Bismarck, North Dakota
Phillip M. "Phil" Sterner (born 1960) is a Minnesota politician, DFL Party member and former... more on Wikipedia11
David H. Bieter
Politician, LawyerAge: 60
Birthplace: Boise, Idaho, United States of America
David Harold Bieter (born November 1, 1959) is an American politician and attorney who has... more on Wikipedia12
Kathy Tingelstad
LegislatorAge: 62
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Kathy Tingelstad (born March 21, 1958) is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the... more on Wikipedia13
Sheldon Johnson
LegislatorAge: 66
Birthplace: Braham, Minnesota
Sheldon Johnson (born March 25, 1954) is an American politician and former member of the... more on Wikipedia14
Henry Grover
PoliticianAge: Dec. at 78 (1927-2005)
Birthplace: Texas, Nueces County, Area code 361, Contiguous United States, Corpus Christi
Henry Cushing Grover (April 1, 1927 – November 28, 2005), usually known as Hank Grover, was a... more on Wikipedia Albert "Al" J. Hofstede (September 25, 1940 – September 3, 2016) was an American politician... more on Wikipedia15
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Joe Warren (born October 20, 1974 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is a former American soccer... more on WikipediaJoe Warren
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John Gray
Businessperson, AuthorAge: 68
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
John Gray (born December 28, 1951) is an American relationship counselor, lecturer and author.... more on Wikipedia18
Walt Kiesling
American football playerAge: Dec. at 59 (1903-1962)
Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Walter Andrew Kiesling (May 27, 1903 – March 2, 1962) was an American football guard and... more on Wikipedia19
Joyce Peppin
Public Relations, LegislatorAge: 50
Birthplace: Randall, Minnesota
Joyce J. Peppin (born July 2, 1970) is an American politician and former majority leader of... more on Wikipedia20
Ember Reichgott Junge
Politician, LegislatorAge: 67
Ember Reichgott Junge (born August 22, 1953) is an attorney, radio personality, and former... more on Wikipedia21
Robert Sheran
LawyerAge: Dec. at 96 (1916-2012)
Birthplace: Waseca, Minnesota, United States of America
Robert J. Sheran (January 2, 1916 – January 25, 2012) was an American lawyer, politician, and... more on Wikipedia22
Will Steger (born August 27, 1944 in Richfield, Minnesota) is a prominent spokesperson for the... more on WikipediaWill Steger
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Paul Kohls
Legislator, LawyerAge: 46
Paul Kohls (born April 15, 1974) is a Republican politician and a former member of the... more on Wikipedia24
Sandy Rummel
LegislatorAge: 78
Birthplace: Area code 313, Metro Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, Contiguous United States
Sandy Rummel (born August 10, 1942) is a Minnesota politician and a former member of the... more on Wikipedia25
Bob Dettmer
Legislator, TeacherAge: 69
Birthplace: Faribault, Minnesota
Robert P. "Bob" Dettmer (born March 1, 1951) is a Minnesota politician and member of the... more on Wikipedia