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In the News: Mark Osler Weighs in on Federal Forfeiture Challenges
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KSTP about why properties tied to the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme remain in the hands of defendants despite federal plans to seize them. Osler said large-scale financial cases often involve lengthy legal steps before forfeiture can be completed, noting that recovering…
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St. Thomas Hosts Fireside Chat With St. Paul Mayor-Elect
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasWhen St. Paul Mayor-Elect Kaohly Vang Her sat down with University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer for a recent fireside chat, the conversation touched on the role education has played in her life. For Her, a current doctoral student in educational leadership at St. Thomas, higher education has been both a personal lifeline and… -
In the News: Mark Sorenson-Wagner Breaks Down Job Hopping vs. Job Hugging
Posted on In the NewsMark Sorenson-Wagner, director of career development at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News to discuss new hiring dynamics as more workers choose to stay in jobs amid an uncertain labor market. Sorenson-Wagner spoke about the rise of “job hugging,” how it differs from traditional job hopping, and what these shifts mean for career growth… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan Explains Why Microgrids Matter in the Age of AI
Posted on In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with StateTech about how microgrids can help state and local governments manage the rising energy and cooling demands driven by artificial intelligence. Kabalan explained how microgrids operate alongside the main electrical grid and why their ability to… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on National Push to Standardize AI Oversight
Posted on In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about the potential impact of shifting AI regulation from the state level to the federal government. Rege said the rapid evolution of AI… -
Meet the 2026 Tommie Award Finalists
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasA new academic year at the University of St. Thomas means new Tommie Award nominees. Nominees are seniors selected by St. Thomas faculty, students and staff who they believe represent the ideals of St. Thomas Aquinas. The nominees must have passions for leadership, scholarship, and participation on campus. Out of 43 nominees, the three finalists… -
In the News: Rob Vischer Honored as Twin Cities Business Person of the Year
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasTwin Cities Business profiled University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer as its 2025 Person of the Year, highlighting his leadership in expanding academic programs, growing enrollment and elevating the university’s national presence. The feature traces Vischer’s path from law scholar to university president and examines his focus on forming students who lead with purpose, integrity… -
Tommie Takeback: Students Reduce, Reuse, Refurbish Furniture
Posted on Sustainability & EnvironmentWhen Abigail Paulino arrived as a first-year student at the University of St. Thomas, she felt the same mix of emotions felt by thousands of newly enrolled students across college campuses each fall. But unlike most, she had traveled more than 6,000 miles from her home in Guam to begin her college career in Minnesota.… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Legality of Canceling Biden’s Autopen Pardons
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Reuters about President Donald Trump’s claim that he can terminate any pardons or documents signed by former President Joe Biden using an autopen. Osler told Reuters there is no constitutional or legal basis for a sitting president to void a predecessor’s pardons,… -
In the News: St. Thomas Volleyball Begins Its Postseason Run
Posted on AthleticsSt. Thomas volleyball’s first Division I NCAA Tournament appearance generated broad local coverage as the Tommies prepare for postseason play. FOX 9, the Pioneer Press, the Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio and ESPN highlighted the team’s matchup, key players and the program’s milestone moment. From FOX 9: What we know:St. Thomas (21-9) earned an automatic…