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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Divide in Economic Sentiment
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed by WCCO Radio on how while consumer sentiment is low, the stock market continues to grow. From the interview: Host: What do you see going on right now? Schipper: At the bottom line, people are…
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Three Journalists Inspire Young Storytellers
People & CultureFeatured speakers at the 2025 ThreeSixty Journalism Homecoming gala have careers ranging from the New York Times, the Boston Globe, People, The Root and the St. Paul Pioneer Press. They also were either alums of the journalism program or former mentors to the students. They encouraged the young journalists in the room to find their… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the ‘De Minimis’ Tariff Policy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune about the change in tariff policy due to an executive order that eliminated the long-standing “de minimis” exemption of $800. From the story: A tomato clock from Canada, K-pop albums from… -
In the News: Students Experience Deep Religious Immersion at ‘Monasticamp’
In the NewsAt “Monasticamp,” a collaboration between Catholic Studies and the Center for Mission at the University of St. Thomas, students spend a day immersed in the rhythm of monastic life. The National Catholic Register wrote about the initiative. From the story: While for many students at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, a… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Spending Inequality
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to CNN about recent price stressors and the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates. From the story: The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time this year, a move that could provide some relief… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Permanent Standard Time and Health
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of St. Thomas, recently was quoted in a Scientific American article on how switching between standard time and daylight saving time can have negative effects on the human circadian rhythms and bodily health. From the article: Winding clocks an hour back this fall, when daylight saving… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on Political Rhetoric
In the NewsThe United States has seen an uptick in violence, most recently demonstrated by the murder of Charlie Kirk. Kevin Sauter, University of St. Thomas professor emeritus, spoke to KARE 11 on the development. From the story: The murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an appearance in Utah on Wednesday marked another dark chapter for the United… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Interest Rate Cuts
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about how Federal Reserve interest rate cuts could affect Americans. From the story: “We might see some changes in mortgage rates and some downward pressure would be great for people who are… -
St. Thomas Wins National Award for Exemplary Writing Across the Curriculum Program
Professional NotesErika Scheurer, associate professor of English and founding director of the University of St. Thomas Writing Across the Curriculum program, accepted the 2025 Exemplary Enduring WAC Program (11+ years) honor awarded by the Association for Writing Across the Curriculum and the WAC Clearinghouse in summer 2025. The Exemplary WAC Program Awards series works to… -
Tommie Experts: Building Bridges with the Orthodox Church
Tommie ExpertsThe year 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of a momentous event in the history of Christianity: the Council of Nicaea. In the year 325, Emperor Constantine invited over 300 bishops from around the Roman Empire to attend a church council in a small town called Nicaea in western Asia Minor—known today as Iznik in the…