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In the News: Dr. Renee Buhr on Recent Developments in the Middle East
In the NewsRenee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with WCCO Radio about recent developments in the Israeli-Iranian conflict. From the WCCO Radio interview: Host: Each and every day there is a new phase, a new aspect of this conflict between Iran and Israel.…
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In the News: Todd Lawrence and Heather Shirey on Urban Art Mapping Project
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas professors Todd Lawrence (English) and Heather Shirey (art history) spoke to MPR News about their ongoing efforts through the Urban Art Mapping project to preserve the art that emerged in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. From the story: Todd Lawrence is wedged between a taco truck and a brick wall… -
Tommie Takes Flight: Engineering Grad Earns Commission in U.S. Air Force
AlumniTeddy Neururer ’25 has long been obsessed with figuring out how things work. Ever since the recent Tommie grad was a child, he’s loved taking things apart – everything from toys to cars – and putting them back together again. He’ll soon put all that tinkering to use with the United States Air Force, leading… -
Theology Professor Greeted by Pope Leo XIV
In the NewsProfessor Paul L. Gavrilyuk, who holds the Aquinas Chair in Theology and Philosophy, is the founding President of the International Orthodox Theological Association (IOTA), a historic academic association of Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Christian scholars with strong ecumenical interests. On Saturday, June 7, a major conference organized by IOTA marked the 1,700th anniversary of the… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Wholesale Inflation
CAS NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed by CNN regarding wholesale inflation in the month of May. From the story: U.S. wholesale inflation rose slightly in May, driven in part by costlier goods; however, tariff-related effects were largely muted. The… -
New Grants Advance Faculty Research in Community-Engaged Learning
Center for the Common GoodThe Center for the Common Good at the University of St. Thomas recently announced recipients of a new grant initiative to support research on community-engaged teaching projects. The inaugural recipients are both faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and part of the ACE (Academic Community Engagement) cohort. Theology Professor Cara Anthony and Susanne… -
St. Thomas Celebrates $25.5 Million Gift to Benefit the Liberal Arts and Athletics
Philanthropy in ActionA major gift is set to help advance interdisciplinary and intercultural education – as well as the future of athletics – at Minnesota’s largest private university and newest NCAA Division I program. The University of St. Thomas announced the anonymous $25.5 million gift on May 14 at a campuswide celebration. More than half of the… -
In the News: Yayu Feng on Social Media as a Tool for Activism
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune about the importance of social media to activist organizations. From the story: As word spread Tuesday about a large law enforcement presence involving immigration officers in south Minneapolis, a crowd of around 200 residents… -
In the News: Lisa Waldner on Right-Wing Movements
In the NewsThe Minnesota Star Tribune interviewed Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice Lisa Waldner about the Norse patch seen worn by an ICE agent in the recent Minneapolis raid. From the story: As dozens of federal officers stormed a Minneapolis Mexican restaurant Tuesday as part of a large-scale operation, one agent drew special attention from protestors and social… -
In the News: Paul Gavrilyuk on the Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
In the NewsProfessor Paul L. Gavrilyuk, who holds the Aquinas Chair in Theology and Philosophy, spoke to the Catholic News Service about the impact of the Council of Nicaea. The council celebrates its 1,700th anniversary, from its first congregation in 325. From the story: When Christians recite the Creed, they make a statement of faith initially formulated…