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In the News: Audra Nuru Explains the ‘August Blues’
Posted on In the NewsAudra Nuru, endowed chair of social sciences and a professor of family studies and communication at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the “August blues,” the feelings of anxiety or regret that can emerge as summer comes to an end. Nuru shared ways to navigate the seasonal transition, including focusing on the…
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In the News: Lana Medina on the Changing Way Fans Watch Sports
Posted on In the NewsLana Medina, an assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the increasingly fragmented landscape of sports broadcasting. Medina explained that while multiple streaming subscriptions can add costs and complexity for fans, the shift also gives viewers more flexibility and creates new opportunities for teams to… -
Engineering Comes to Life in St. Thomas' 3D Visualization Studio
Posted on TechnologyA purple virtual car rolled down a slope across a 36-foot curved screen as University of St. Thomas College of Engineering students watched through 3D glasses at the college’s new data visualization studio. The simulation brought to life an inertia car experiment the students had completed earlier in the semester for Professor Michael Hennessey’s 300-level… -
In the News: Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson on Responsible Business
Posted on In the NewsBritt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership in the Opus College of Business recently wrote an op-ed for the Pioneer Press exploring how global perspectives can reshape the way businesses approach leadership and responsibility. Drawing on ideas shared at an international business ethics conference in Cameroon,… -
In Our Prayers: Remembering Nathaniel L. Johnson
Posted on In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas is mourning the loss of Nathaniel L. Johnson, an 18-year-old from Elk River who was planning to begin his studies at the university this fall. He passed away Monday, Aug. 10. Nathaniel graduated this past spring from Elk River High School and planned to major in finance and economics at… -
Beyond the Crown: Miss Minnesota Anna Brennan Takes on Media Literacy
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasAnna Brennan ’26 grew up as social media was coming of age, shaping how she saw herself and the world around her. Now, the newly crowned Miss Minnesota 2026 is drawing on those experiences and her journalism education at the University of St. Thomas to make media literacy the focus of her statewide platform. “I… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Using Geofencing to Improve Public Safety
Posted on In the NewsManjeet Rege, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 and FOX 9 about how technology could help address safety concerns after hundreds of electric scooter and e-bike riders gathered in downtown Minneapolis. Rege explained how geofencing could create virtual boundaries that slow or stop scooters from entering highways and other restricted… -
In the News: John Abraham Discusses AI Safety Concerns
Posted on Artificial IntelligenceJohn Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 about growing concerns over artificial intelligence after researchers found AI models could exploit weak cybersecurity protections to complete assigned tasks. Abraham said the rapid pace of AI development has outstripped existing safeguards, raising questions about how to balance the technology’s capabilities with… -
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on St. Paul’s Homeless Encampment Closures
Posted on In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about St. Paul’s efforts to close its largest homeless encampments. Smith Kondo said long-term solutions should prioritize stable housing, noting that clearing encampments can disrupt access to health care, outreach workers and other essential services. From the conversation:Chelda Smith… -
In the News: Kristi Rollwagen on the Future of Emergency Management
Posted on In the NewsKristi Rollwagen, an instructor in the Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management program at the University of St. Thomas, wrote an op-ed for MinnPost examining how the field of emergency management must evolve to address increasingly complex and interconnected crises. She argues that emergency managers should embrace strategic foresight, cross-sector collaboration and emerging technologies to…