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A New Kind of Coffee on Campus, and the Student Behind It
Posted on People & CultureGeorge Dannecker '28 didn't come to the University of St. Thomas looking for a business opportunity. He had already found one at the finish line of a trail race on the east coast. Now, the sophomore marketing and entrepreneurship major is bringing that discovery to campus, proving that entrepreneurial thinking can thrive anywhere, even 1,500…
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In the News: Erica Diehn and Monica Liu On Leading During Distress
Posted on In the NewsErica Diehn, associate professor of management, and Monica Liu, associate professor of American culture and difference at the University of St. Thomas, relayed to The Minnesota Star Tribune advice on leading through unrest. In their Work and Love course, they held space for students to express how they are feeling during the local immigration crackdown… -
In the News: Hank Shea Discusses DOJ Probe and Legal Precedent
Posted on In the NewsHank Shea, senior distinguished fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a fellow with the Holloran Center and the Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing, co-authored a Minnesota Star Tribune commentary about the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Minnesota officials who have publicly opposed federal immigration enforcement. From the Op-Ed:On… -
In the News: Julie Jonas on Don Lemon Arrest and the First Amendment
Posted on In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Law Professor Julie Jonas spoke with multiple new outlets about the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, calling it an attack on the free press. Jonas said the federal government’s use of the FACE Act against journalists covering St. Paul protests raises concerns over the First Amendment. From the Minnesota Star Tribune:Julie Jonas, a law professor at the… -
In the News: Jena Zangs on AI Chatbots in Higher Education
Posted on In the NewsJena Zangs, chief data and analytics officer at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with University Business examining the rapid rise of AI chatbot use among college administrators. Zangs emphasized that while chatbots can help leaders work more efficiently, institutions must remain cautious about data security, privacy protections and the limits of relying on AI… -
In the News: Alum John Schneider '93 Empowers Seattle Seahawks Success
Posted on In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas alumnus John Schneider was recently mentioned in The Seattle Times and The Athletic ahead of Super Bowl LX. During the 2025 season, before the Seattle Seahawks’ NFC Championship win, the Seahawks had a resurgence, a turnaround Schneider attributed to his vision, a focused rebuilding effort, and dynamic play on the field. He also credits… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Federal Judge’s Order Limiting ICE Detentions
Posted on In the NewsA federal judge has ordered the immediate release of lawful refugees detained by ICE in Minnesota. Speaking with KSTP, University of St. Thomas law professor Virgil Wiebe explained that the ruling affirms refugees’ legal right to remain in the United States and bars federal agents from detaining individuals who have not been charged with a… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Pardons, Loyalty and Power
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, spoke with USA TODAY about President Donald Trump’s expansive use of presidential clemency during his second term, offering legal and historical context for how the pardon power is being used and what it signals about executive authority. From the story:… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Judicial Oversight of ICE
Posted on In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professor Mark Osler spoke with the Associated Press analyzing the growing conflict between federal courts and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered ICE leadership to explain repeated noncompliance with court orders. Osler, a former federal prosecutor, explained that the dispute underscores fundamental… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Accountability in ICE Shootings and Arrests
Posted on In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professor Rachel Moran appeared across multiple local outlets, including Axios, FOX 9 and WCCO, as Minnesota officials pursued extraordinary legal measures to preserve evidence and assert state authority following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Moran addressed concerns about federal noncompliance with court orders, patterns…