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Ali Ling, Engineering Professor, Published in Nature Water
People & CultureDr. Ali Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering and water expert at the University of St. Thomas, has published findings on the regulation of forever chemicals in water supplies across Europe in Nature Water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyls substances, or PFAS, include substances such as PFOS, PFOA, and TFA and accumulate in our environment and water…
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Percival Everett on ‘James’ and the Power of a Different Voice
When it rained, Percival Everett’s mother would lay newspapers across the floor where the family could soak their wet shoes. Everett remembers his father quipping what remains his favorite pun: “These are the times that dry men’s soles.” Everett, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who credits his father with helping develop his appreciation for words, was… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Federal Reserve’s Interest Rate Hike
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, discussed the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 with KARE 11 and WCCO Radio. Schipper explained the factors behind the quarter-point increase and what the move could mean for consumers and the… -
'Hidden Stories' Bring St. Thomas Community Together
The University of St. Thomas has experienced many changes over the last 141 years. What started with a few small seminary buildings grew to the Kasota stone campus of today. Within the walls of the university's buildings, on the lawns of its quads and on the streets that define its campuses, lives a breadth of… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the 2026 On a Stick Index
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in media coverage discussing the latest results from the university’s annual On a Stick Index. Each year, Schipper and his students track the cost of attending the Minnesota State Fair, including admission, transportation, rides and popular fair foods, to measure how… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Escalating U.S.-Canada Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11, WCCO-TV and WCCO Radio about escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada. Schipper discussed what the dispute could mean for Minnesotans, including higher consumer and energy costs if tariffs and retaliatory measures continue to expand. From KARE 11:… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Gas Price Spike
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about rising gas prices in Minnesota and why the state is currently above the national average. Schipper pointed to global oil markets and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine as major factors driving prices, while also explaining how… -
In Our Prayers: Remembering Dr. Jane Telford Tar
In Our PrayersThe University of St. Thomas mourns the loss of a dear colleague and friend, Dr. Jane Telford Tar. An associate professor in the department of Modern and Classical Languages, Jane devoted her life to teaching, inspiring students and sharing her love of language and culture. Those who had the privilege of working alongside her will… -
In the News: Audra Nuru Explains the ‘August Blues’
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… -
In the News: Lana Medina on the Changing Way Fans Watch Sports
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…