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From Scholarship to Global Impact: Alumna's Education Travels Far
People & CultureAs Caitlyn Gomez Schaeffer ’11, a proud University of St. Thomas alumna, reflects on her transformative years at St. Thomas, she credits the university for being the foundation of her life and career trajectory. Gomez chose St. Thomas because it offered her the opportunity to move away from home and challenge herself in ways that…
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In Our Prayers: John Thomas Kemper
In Our PrayersDr. John Thomas Kemper, a longtime professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of St. Thomas, passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s disease. John spent 35 years of his career at St. Thomas and retired with emeritus status in 2011. He was a demanding yet encouraging teacher and mentor,… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Market Volatility
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio host Jason DeRusha to explain a sharp stock market decline tied to renewed uncertainty over tariffs and trade policy. Schipper said the drop was driven less by economic fundamentals and more by geopolitical unpredictability, noting that the administration’s use of… -
St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas students who spent J-Term on the We March for Justice Civil Rights Study Trip were interviewed by WJTV and WLBT news media in Canton, Mississippi, during a history tour led by civil rights activist and Canton native Flonzie Brown Wright. During a visit to the Canton Freedom House, students reflected on… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Federal Reserve Independence
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in a Minnesota Star Tribune column examining Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s response to political pressure and a Justice Department investigation. Schipper warned that political interference in central banking often leads to inflation, instability and capital flight, pointing to historical examples where… -
In the News: Sky LaRell Anderson on Social Media, Rage and Stepping Away
In the NewsSky LaRell Anderson, associate professor of digital media arts at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune discussing how social media platforms are designed to amplify anger, despair and emotional engagement during upsetting times. Anderson explained that algorithms prioritize emotionally charged content, encouraging constant outrage, and suggested that stepping away from social… -
In the News: Lana Medina on the Importance of Media Literacy
In the NewsAssistant Professor Lana Medina, media literacy educator in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News host Angela Davis to discuss how artificial intelligence, social media algorithms and rapid online sharing are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. During the conversation, Medina explained how AI-generated… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Cost of ICE Operations in Minnesota
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV to explain the costs associated with the large-scale U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation underway in Minnesota. Schipper provided context on federal spending levels, comparing the billions allocated for immigration enforcement to Minnesota’s… -
Professor Puts People at the Center of Data
Humans of St. ThomasData is everywhere. Most people might picture a computer screen and a dense spreadsheet. Amelia McNamara goes beyond that, however. She partnered with the local Lumen Christi Catholic Community on a project that showed her students the real-world applications of data science. The parish specifically wanted to map the mental health needs of its members… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains Why Grocery Prices Remain High
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, shared insight on the “Marketplace” podcast examining why grocery prices remain elevated years after the pandemic. Schipper explained that while supply chain disruptions, tariffs and weather events have contributed to rising food costs, prices may not fall if…