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In the News: Rob Vischer on the Value of a St. Thomas Education
Posted on In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer joined WCCO Radio ahead of the new academic year to discuss enrollment, the School of Law’s 25th anniversary and the university’s transition to Division I athletics. Vischer also highlighted strong career outcomes for St. Thomas graduates and the university’s continued focus on affordability and the student experience. From…
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In the News: Linda Baughman on Student Affairs and Off-Campus Relations
Posted on In the NewsLinda Baughman, vice president for student affairs at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MyVillager about her new role, efforts to strengthen relationships between students and neighborhood residents, and priorities including student well-being, belonging and support for first-generation and international students. From the article: Parents like the safety that comes with living on campus, Baughman said,… -
In the News: John Chandler on Meta’s Landmark Settlement
Posted on In the NewsJohn Chandler, a data science assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and FOX 9 about Meta’s landmark settlement with Minnesota and other states over concerns about teen social media use. Chandler discussed how measures such as screen-time limits, nighttime restrictions and interruptions to infinite scrolling could help protect… -
St. Thomas Expands Nursing Education With New Simulation Lab
Posted on Health & EducationTo help meet the growing demand for nurses and the rising trend of home health care, the University of St. Thomas is opening the Susan S. Morrison Learning Center and Simulation Lab in the Schoenecker Center. The 5,500-square-foot lab will provide students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences using patient simulators, virtual-reality technology and realistic clinical… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Escalating U.S.-Canada Tariffs
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11, WCCO-TV and WCCO Radio about escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada. Schipper discussed what the dispute could mean for Minnesotans, including higher consumer and energy costs if tariffs and retaliatory measures continue to expand. From KARE 11:… -
Candace Chou: Teaching Humanity in a Digital Age
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasWhen people talk about artificial intelligence (AI), they often have the same concerns: Will technology replace human interaction? Will students stop thinking for themselves? What happens when machines become smarter than we are? Those questions are familiar to Dr. Chientzu Candace Chou. As a learning technology expert and professor in the School of Education at… -
What Seoul and Tokyo Taught MBA Students About Digital Transformation
Posted on University NewsStanding inside a Uniqlo store in Tokyo, Melissa Rose '27 MBA watched shoppers place baskets of clothing into a self-checkout station. Without scanning a single barcode, every item was instantly identified and totaled in seconds. "What struck me wasn't just the technology itself, but how thoughtfully it was designed around the user experience," said Rose,… -
In Our Prayers: Remembering Terry Peck
Posted on In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas mourns the loss of former Tommie Tennis head coach Terry Peck, 78, who passed away during his battle with cancer on Aug. 15. Peck’s career as the head coach for both the Tommie Men’s and Women’s Tennis program spans 26 years (1993-2019). Terry also spent six years as an assistant… -
In the News: Michael Paulsen on Minnesota-Texas Extradition Dispute
Posted on In the NewsMichael Paulsen, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, co-authored an op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune examining Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s refusal to extradite an ICE agent facing criminal charges in Minnesota. Paulsen and co-author Sanford Levinson argue that the Constitution requires Abbott to honor Minnesota’s extradition request and explore the potential legal… -
Summer Law Extern: Kayla Abrams-Mahoney, Ramsey County Public Defender’s Office
Posted on Business & LawEven though it scared her, speaking in a courtroom in front of a judge was something Kayla Abrams-Mahoney '28 J.D. knew she would have to do at some point in law school as she pursued a career in criminal defense. This summer, she got her chance during her externship with the Ramsey County Public Defender’s…