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Finding Forward: Hip-Hop Star Dessa on How Stories, Songs and Performance Can Bridge Divides
University NewsThe Minnesota native talked about finding her voice – and compassion for others – through the power of words at a Finding Forward talk at the University of St. Thomas Dessa was still a child of three or four when she discovered a love of words. “My mother was reading to me, and it had…
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In the News: St. Thomas Bucks the National Trend of Dwindling Arts Funding Thanks to $20M Gift From John Monahan
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Bill Tolman were recently quoted in a story from MinnPost about the historic $20 million gift to enhance arts education at St. Thomas. From the story: Arts education at the University of St. Thomas is getting a boost with… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How Trump’s 2025 Policies Could Impact the Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with U.S. News & World Report about how Trump’s 2025 policies, like tax cuts and tariffs, could impact the economy. From the story: On Jan. 20, 2025, Donald Trump will officially take the helm as 47th president… -
In the News: Bill Tolman on St. Thomas Receiving Record $20M Gift to Boost Arts Education
In the NewsBill Tolman, dean at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about the $20 million donation from alum John Monahan which will go toward enhancing arts education through supporting faculty, contributing to scholarships and programs in fields like music film and creative writing. From the story:… -
Arts at St. Thomas Strengthens Campus Culture of Encounter
ArtsOne thing was for certain: This wasn’t your average band concert. To the passerby, it may have sounded like an odd assortment of notes leaking out of the Schoenecker Center’s new performance hall at the University of St. Thomas. “It can seem like a bunch of chaos,” said performer and digital media arts major Alejandro… -
St. Thomas Announces Record $20 Million Gift for Arts Education
ArtsThe gift from John Monahan ’73 will support arts programming, faculty, and scholarships and further elevate St. Thomas as a leading national Catholic university The University of St. Thomas announced a landmark gift for the arts on Nov. 14. The $20 million gift from John Monahan ’73 of Palm Springs, California, marks the most significant… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on What to Expect With a Trump Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Quartz about the economic impact of president-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs and tax cuts. From the story: It’s the question everyone is asking: What happens now? Donald Trump is on his way to the White… -
In the News: Nataša Dragović on the Intersection of Political Opinions and Election Probabilities
In the NewsNataša Dragović, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MIT Technology Review about her research, which applies probabilities to political elections, based on voter opinions and polarization. From the story: Growing up in Serbia, Nataša Dragović ’14 had no interest in politics. She also… -
In the News: Renee Buhr and Manjeet Rege on Russia’s Use of AI in U.S. Election Interference
In the NewsRenee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, and Manjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the School of Engineering, recently joined PBS’ “Almanac” to discuss misinformation, artificial intelligence and election interference. From the interview: Host: how sophisticated are these operations? Buhr: So,… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on How Presidential Candidates are Engaging Gen Z Voters
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine about how campaigns are using social media to engage Gen Z voters, especially through platforms like TikTok. From the story: Each presidential election cycle ushers in a new generation of voters. And…