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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the ‘K-shaped economy’
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Fortune about the widening gap between wealthy and lower-income Americans in what economists call a “K-shaped economy.” He explained that while income inequality has existed for decades, recent inflation, tariffs and labor market shifts have deepened the divide, leaving more middle-class households…
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In the News: Dave Vang on the Benefits of Foreign Currency Deposits
Posted on In the NewsDave Vang, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with CFO.com about the growing interest among U.S. companies in bank accounts that hold foreign currencies. He said these accounts can help businesses manage currency risk and adapt to today’s shifting global economy. From the article:... Dave Vang, finance… -
In the News: St. Thomas Theologians Reflect on Nostra Aetate in Star Tribune Op-Ed
Posted on In the NewsMark DelCogliano, chair of the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, along with Rabbi Ryan Dulkin, director of the university’s Encountering Judaism Initiative, and Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies, co-wrote an op-ed for Minnesota Star Tribune reflecting on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Vatican II… -
In the News: Shannon Scott on Pop Culture’s Obsession With Witches
Posted on In the NewsShannon Scott, a faculty member in the English Department at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, recently joined MPR News host Jacob Aloi to discuss why witches remain so popular and why pop culture can’t seem to get enough of them. From the conversation: Aloi: I really love talking about witches from folklore. And… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Rising Housing Prices in Minnesota
Posted on In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with Minnesota Star Tribune about how home prices in Minnesota are climbing faster than incomes, putting homeownership – once a key symbol of middle-class stability – beyond reach for many residents. From the article:... In… -
St. Thomas Launches New Coffee Blend in the Tommie Shop
Posted onThere’s always something brewing in the Tommie Shop. Mannequins dressed in purple Tommie attire showing off the latest and greatest merch, shelves that hold eye-catching University of St. Thomas-branded mugs and, now, behind the counter, are brown paper bags holding the Tommie Blend and a sign beside them describing the contents. Tommie Blend is a… -
Building on a Tradition of Generosity: The Tommie Network Rallies Once Again
Posted on University NewsThe 11th annual Tommie Give Day at the University of St. Thomas on Nov. 4 proved once again that when the Tommie Network rallies, incredible things happen. This year, 3,126 donors across the globe came together to raise a record-breaking $4.32 million, surpassing last year’s total of $3.98 million. A signature university tradition, Tommie Give… -
Hans Gustafson Pens Chapter in Book on Belonging at Catholic Universities
Posted on Professional NotesHans Gustafson, PhD, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies and senior adjunct professor of theology, published the chapter “Engaging Religious Diversity: Radical Hospitality in Catholic Universities for the Common Public Good” in Beneath the Roar and Tumult: Promoting Radical Hospitality and Belonging in College Classrooms (Liturgical Press, 2025). Building on this work, Gustafson delivered the invited… -
St. Thomas Faculty Speak at Applied AI Conference
Posted on Professional NotesThe Applied AI Conference has been Minnesota's premier platform for practical AI education, networking and innovation since 2023. The 2025 conference was held at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at St. Thomas, gave the keynote talk about how… -
Manjeet Rege Receives Patent for AI Invention
Posted on Professional NotesDr. Manjeet Rege, a professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, was granted a patent along with his co-inventors by the Patent Office, Government of India for their invention “System and Method for Fraud Detection in Credit Transfer, Transcript Verification, and Employment Candidacy Identification.”…