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In the News: Catherine Grant Provides Summer Gardening Insights
In the NewsCatherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about the best ways to set yourself up for a successful summer garden. From the story: Maybe you’re growing tomatoes on the back deck or trying to fill your yard with vibrant flowers. Or maybe…
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A Preacher’s Kid: How Bob Shoemake Found His Calling With Older Learners
People & CultureIt wasn’t always easy for Bob Shoemake to connect with older adults. In fact, there was a time in his life when the idea made him uncomfortable. "In my thirties, I didn’t much like being around older people," Shoemake admitted during his retirement celebration at the University of St. Thomas. "I was too impatient to… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Walmart Price Increases
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with “Minnesota Live” on KSTP-TV about Walmart announcing price increases to supplement tariffs. From the interview: Host: It sounds like they (Walmart) are doing their best to not have the tariffs be on some… -
In the News: Peter Gregg on Government Wanting Tariffs on Foreign Films
In the NewsWhen it comes to foreign film production, it's not so easy to enact tariffs on the service provided as it is on an imported product Dr. Peter Gregg, the digital media arts coordinator and associate professor and department chair in the Department of Emerging Media within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University… -
St. Thomas Music Business Degree Highlighted in U.S. News & World Report
In the NewsThe Bachelor of Arts in music business degree at the University of St. Thomas was recently highlighted in a U.S. News & World Report article explaining how music business and management programs offer a mix of the creative and commercial aspects of the music industry. From the article: If you love music but are more… -
Hands-On Learning, Real-World Results: Class of 2025 Steps Into Dream Jobs
People & CultureWhen Johnathan Halva ’25 walks across the commencement stage at the University of St. Thomas to collect his diploma, the civil engineering major will skip the traditional post-grad job search. That’s because Halva landed his dream job well before his senior year even began. Passionate about renewable energy, Halva began an internship as a sophomore… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on CNN Regarding Inflation Report
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently talked to CNN regarding the inflation report. From the story: U.S. inflation slowed to its lowest rate in more than four years, an unexpected and welcome development at a time when President Donald Trump’s dramatically escalated… -
In the News: Michael Naughton on Pope Leo XIV’s Home Parish in Chicago
Faith and MissionMichael Naughton, director of the Center for Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas, shared some insight with the National Catholic Register on how Pope Leo XIV grew up, as Naughton is also from the Chicago area. From the story: In his first days as pope, Leo XIV has struck many as an unassuming… -
A New Generation of Tommie Filmmakers Blends Art and Entrepreneurship
Arts & HumanitiesAva Justin blends in with the crowd of students crossing the quad during the day on the University of St. Thomas St. Paul campus. But Justin is uniquely accomplished for a first-year student. She arrived at St. Thomas to major in business and minor in film after already starring in, co-writing and producing a feature… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on Minnesota Five Years After George Floyd's Death
In the NewsYohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to MPR News on racial changes in Minnesota, looking at the last five years since the death of George Floyd. He was joined by Kiana Cox, a senior researcher at the Pew Research Center who authored a recent study…