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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Impact and History of Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed by AARP and WCCO Radio on tariffs. He talked to AARP on how to adjust to living with tariffs as an older adult. Schipper looked at tariffs from a historical approach with WCCO…
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In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Pre-Bedtime Energy Bursts
CAS NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Live Science article on how the human circadian rhythm and various lifestyle factors can play into the "second wind" of energy. From the article: Part of the answer comes down to circadian rhythms, roughly… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Tariffs and U.S. Trade Relations
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed for numerous stories about the impact of tariffs on trade relations between China and the United States. From the KSTP story: Last year, the U.S. imported more than $450 million in goods and… -
Master's Degree Focused on AI Leadership Launches at University of St. Thomas
Artificial IntelligenceThe University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is introducing a new graduate program: the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Leadership (MAIL). Classes will begin in fall 2025. This interdisciplinary program targets non-technical professionals seeking to understand and strategically manage the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in their workplaces. Focusing on ethical considerations, strategic implementation,… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Discusses Impact of Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed for numerous stories on the impact of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. From a CNN story: “Liberation Day” came and went, with President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs battering markets, unsettling the… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 about the impacts of tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. From the story: For more than 40 years, owner Dan Casebeer and his crew at Grand Performance in St. Paul have… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Long-Term Tariff Implications
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KSTP-TV about the new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. From the story: The wide-reaching impacts of the sweeping tariffs put in place by President Donald Trump could be felt in a matter… -
In Celebrating Emily Dickinson: Alone, We Shall Not Be
Tommie ExpertsOn the first day of my Emily Dickinson seminars, I always ask students what they’ve heard about the poet. The answers are often the same: she wore white dresses, her poems are all about death, and she never left her house. That last point usually leads to speculation about Dickinson’s mental health, followed by nods… -
From St. Thomas to Spotify: The Value of Networking
AlumniWhen Scott Henkemeyer ’97 steps into a content strategy meeting at Spotify, there’s a good chance at some point that day he’ll be serenaded by a mashup of bubblegum pop, indie rock and punk. That mix is not mandatory listening at headquarters but appears on his Spotify playlist, which contains throwbacks he listened to in… -
An ‘Amen’ to Empathy: Finding Power in Understanding the ‘Other’
University NewsRabbi Sharon Brous, a co-founder and lead rabbi of the IKAR Jewish congregation in Los Angeles, has some ideas for people who are feeling disconnected, isolated, and polarized: Be brave with your pain, and brave when you meet people who are hurting (or who have hurt you). Be present. Seek encounter. And make time for…