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In the News: Tyler Schipper on How an Unseen Debt Ceiling Default Would Impact Real People
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 to help explain how a debt ceiling default would directly impact the average individual or family, if it were to occur. From the story: The impacts could be endless. If the U.S. were to default…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
In the NewsTyler Schipper, professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the possible ripple effects of the SVB collapse and the implications this has for retail customers. From the story: “The bank was doing what banks do,” Schipper said. “They take your deposits and they invest… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Nkechukwu Akpati '23
Humans of St. ThomasTommie Award finalist and psychology major Nkechukwu Akpati '23 has stayed busy during his time at St. Thomas, juggling a number of leadership and community building roles. He's president of the Black Empowerment Student Alliance, serves as a resident advisor, produces his own podcast, and received the inaugural Good Trouble Legacy Scholarship. The Newsroom recently… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Getting Inflation Under Control
In the NewsEconomics and Data Analytics Professor Tyler Schipper spoke with Newsweek about the high inflation rates across the country, and shared insight into tools the federal government could use to control it and minimize the negative consequences. From the story: "Raising interest rates is probably the only tool with sufficient power to bring down inflation. That… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Bear Markets
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Economics Professor Tyler Schipper joined “Minnesota Live” to explain the current state of inflation, the “bear market” and his advice for spending extra income right now. From the story: Should you be contributing to your 401(k)? What does it mean for your holiday shopping? Will we see discounts? These are a… -
Tales from the Archives: STOP and Earth Day 1970
People & CultureEarth Day 2021 takes place this week. Reflecting on the first 50 years of this movement, take a look back at how the first Earth Day was observed on the St. Thomas campus. -
St. Thomas Team Wins MinneAnalytics Madness
University NewsJust like Baylor dominated Gonzaga in the NCAA men’s basketball championship game, a team from St. Thomas was the decisive winner in the MinneMUDAC Student Data Science Challenge, also known as MinneAnalytics Madness. -
Professional Notes: Oct. 15
University NewsRead the recent professional accomplishments of University of St. Thomas faculty. -
Economics' Schipper Receives Undergraduate Research Award
University NewsCollege of Arts and Sciences Economics Assistant Professor Tyler Schipper, PhD, has been given the 2020 Undergraduate Research Award by the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. -
Faculty Promotions and Tenure for 2020
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been promoted to professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020.