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In the News: Tyler Schipper on What Really Drives Today’s Affordability Challenges
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with CNN about why neither President Donald Trump nor former President Joe Biden is solely responsible for the affordability challenges facing Americans. Schipper noted that broader market forces, global disruptions, and long-term structural issues play a far greater role in shaping prices…
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In the News: Rob Vischer on What Makes a Catholic University Catholic
Posted on In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer participated in a Religion News Service panel exploring how Catholic universities navigate questions of mission, identity and relevance amid shifting student demographics and financial pressures. The discussion, titled “What Makes a University Catholic?,” brought together national voices in higher education to examine how institutions can uphold a distinctly Catholic mission… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Global Scramble for AI’s Supply Chain
Posted on In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, recently discussed the growing global competition over the physical resources that power artificial intelligence during an interview with WCCO Radio, explaining how minerals, energy and supply chains are becoming… -
In the News: David Grenardo on Whether Civility Oaths Can Change Lawyer Behavior
Posted on In the NewsDavid Grenardo, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Reuters about California’s new requirement that attorneys reaffirm an annual civility oath and whether such pledges can meaningfully curb incivility in the profession. Grenardo noted that while many states have adopted civility promises and related training, real change will likely require enforceable… -
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… -
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…