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In the News: Jhon Wlaschin on TikTok and Concerning Data Collection Practices
In the NewsJhon Wlaschin, adjunct psychology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an op-ed in the Pioneer Press on the topic of the proposed TikTok ban and concerning data practices that affect personal and social psychology. From the article: Over months and years, the app collects and aggregates billions…
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In the News: An Architecture Magazine Highlights Schoenecker Center Design
In the NewsThe Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota was celebrated in Dezeen, an international architecture and design magazine for its outstanding design. The article captures how Robert A M Stern Architects (RAMSA), together with BWBR Architects and McGough Construction, designed the interdisciplinary learning facility that fosters collaboration between arts and engineering students.… -
In the News: Theology Professor Mark McInroy on Beauty as a Property of God
In the News“The beauty of the world is a reflection of its beautiful source” is a point that University of St. Thomas Theology Professor Mark McInroy makes during his appearance on the "Visually Sacred: Conversations on the Power of Images" podcast on Dec. 21, 2024. As the Founding Co-Director of the Claritas Initiative on Beauty, Goodness, and… -
In the News: Economist Tyler Schipper at University of St. Thomas on Debt Ceiling Crisis
In the NewsAssociate Professor Tyler Schipper, an economist in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, was quoted in the Quartz article "Let's talk about that pesky debt ceiling" regarding his insights into the implications of the U.S. debt ceiling debate. Schipper emphasized that the debt ceiling is a political… -
Engineering Peace: Fulbright-Hays Scholar Inspires Next Generation of Tommie Engineers
Social JusticeIt was an ambitious project for a budding oil engineer in Nigeria. Obasesam Okoi – just weeks out of college then – had been tasked with performing a topographical land survey of an oil mining site. His technical training in civil engineering had provided ample schooling for the assignment, but this new grad quickly realized… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on How Social Media Shapes Gen Z’s Voting Choices
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MinnPost about how social media influencers impact Gen Z’s political views and voting behavior while highlighting the role of platforms like TikTok and Instagram in shaping opinions and spreading misinformation. From the story: In… -
University of St. Thomas Professor Receives Prestigious Teaching Award
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas Psychology Department is proud to announce that Dr. Elise Amel, a distinguished professor in the Department of Psychology, has been awarded the Walter D. Mink Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher Award by the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA). This honor was presented at the MPA’s 88th annual conference, recognizing Amel’s exceptional dedication and innovative contributions to undergraduate… -
St. Thomas Professor Pens 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title
Professional NotesStory Mode: The Creative Writer’s Guide to Narrative Video Game Design won the 2024 Choice Outstanding Academic Title award. Professor Salvatore Pane, an associate professor for the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored the textbook with Julialicia Case and Eric Freeze through Bloomsbury Publishing. The textbook offers low-cost, accessible tools and instruction… -
In the News: Yayu Feng on How Influencers Are Shaping News
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about the impact that influencers have had on the news and on social media trends. From the story: Host: I’ve been wondering a lot about this, this election cycle, as a journalist, and thinking,… -
In the News: Greg Song on Influencer Concerns Regarding the Potential TikTok Ban
In the NewsGreg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about how a potential ban on TikTok could disrupt Minnesota artists and small businesses. From the story: Friday’s ruling from three federal appeals court judges upholds a law that could ban TikTok…