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A Professor’s Challenge: Who Gets to Decide What’s True?
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
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… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Fuel Costs and Inflation
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: Peter Gregg on Influencer Culture
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.… -
Augie Stewart '26: Committed to the Common Good
Humans of St. ThomasAugie Stewart '26 moved more than a thousand miles to attend the University of St. Thomas because of its commitment to help students serve the common good. Originally from suburban Phoenix, Stewart first heard about St. Thomas from his godfather, who is an alum. The university was also attractive to him because of the work… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Gas Price Variations
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about why gas prices can vary widely across the metro, even between stations located close together. Schipper noted rising crude oil prices are a key driver of higher gas costs, while local competition, traffic patterns and operating expenses like rent and… -
New Graduate Certificate Promotes Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals
Arts & HumanitiesThe University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is introducing a new graduate program: the Certificate in Interfaith Literacy for Health Professionals, with classes set to begin in summer 2026. The program provides students in healthcare and related fields with the knowledge and resources to support the unique needs of their patients and clients. The certificate's curriculum… -
In the News: Jacob Hornecker on Changes in Catholic Parishes
In the NewsJacob Hornecker, a theology professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about a major restructuring of Catholic parishes in central Minnesota. Hornecker explained that declining numbers of priests, along with broader cultural shifts in religious practice, are contributing to parish mergers and closures across the region. From the article:The… -
Journalism Under Pressure: Major Garrett at Finding Forward
University NewsMajor Garrett still remembers what it felt like to walk into a newsroom and see the morning paper waiting on his desk. “It’s about this thick,” he said, demonstrating with his fingers set apart. “Five sections. Pictures are great, the headlines are great, the story selection is amazing. And you look around the newsroom… and… -
Poet Enda Wyley Honored by President of Ireland, Receives 30th O'Shaughnessy Award
ArtsThe Center for Irish Studies and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas announced Enda Wyley as the recipient of the 30th Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. The only prize of its type in the world, the award is granted to a poet resident in Ireland who makes significant contributions to…