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A Professor’s Challenge: Who Gets to Decide What’s True?
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, challenges how students understand the way knowledge is created, shared and understood. At the center of her most recent course, Science, Media and Social Impact, is how science interacts with the media and public perception. At the…
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Ben Barrett '26: Music as a Shared Experience
Posted on Humans of St. ThomasThe sound of "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd flows into the hall outside of Benjamin Barretts' room. The music doesn't come from a speaker, but from Barrett playing the guitar. A senior at the University of St. Thomas, he grew up listening to Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin with his dad, who has a collection… -
Maxfield Internship Program Provides Hands-On Experience for Future Educators
Posted on People & CultureFor the past three years, Maxfield Elementary has partnered with Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas to host student interns, providing them with valuable in-classroom experience and firsthand exposure to careers in education. Through the Maxfield internship program, scholars work directly with young learners while developing the skills and confidence needed to… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Wealth and Presidential Pardons
Posted on In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New Yorker about the evolving use of presidential pardons and clemency under the Trump administration. Osler, who directs a clemency clinic at St. Thomas, expressed concern that the process has become increasingly influenced by wealth, political connections, and lobbying… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Fuel Costs and Inflation
Posted on In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about how rising gas prices are contributing to higher inflation across the economy. Schipper explained that increases in fuel costs are affecting not only what consumers pay at the pump, but also prices at grocery stores and retail… -
In the News: Laura Russ on Luxury Rental Housing Trends
Posted on In the NewsLaura Russ, executive director of the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minnesota Public Radio about the growing trend of luxury single-family rental developments in Minnesota suburbs. Russ explained that rising housing costs, lifestyle preferences, and demand for flexibility are driving more people toward rental housing, including higher… -
Whole Person Health Summit Explores Resilience, Healing and Community
Posted on Health & EducationResilience took many forms at this year’s Whole Person Health Summit at the University of St. Thomas, from rebuilding trust in public health systems to strengthening communities shaped by generations of trauma and change. The fourth annual summit, hosted April 16 by the Morrison Family College of Health, brought together more than 200 healthcare professionals,… -
In the News: Buffy Smith on Student Success in Higher Education
Posted on In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with University Business about the Dougherty Family College approach to helping first-generation and underserved students succeed in higher education. Smith emphasized that colleges must provide both academic and social support systems to help students thrive throughout their educational journey. From the… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Growing Demand for Data Centers
Posted on Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, a professor in the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is fueling demand for large-scale data centers. Rege discussed concerns surrounding energy use, water consumption, and long-term infrastructure impacts, while noting that clearer policies… -
In the News: Peter Gregg on Influencer Culture
Posted on In the NewsPeter Gregg, associate professor and chair of the Emerging Media Department at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the intense public reactions surrounding controversial social media influencers. Gregg explained that audiences often form strong emotional connections with online personalities because social media creates a sense of intimacy and belonging.…