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In the News: Mark Osler on the Lindsay Clancy Pardon Request
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law who specializes in clemency, spoke with The New York Times about Lindsay Clancy’s attorney publicly asking President Donald Trump to pardon her following a mistrial in her Massachusetts murder case. From the article:Ms. Clancy’s trial, in which she pleaded not guilty by reason of…
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In the News: Adam Krinsky on Canada Tariffs and Hockey Gear
In the NewsAdam Krinsky, assistant athletics director for equipment operations at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Pioneer Press about how tariffs on Canadian goods could affect the cost and availability of hockey equipment. With St. Thomas men’s hockey relying on Montreal-based CCM for equipment, Krinsky said the program is closely watching the changing trade situation and… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the 2026 On a Stick Index
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in media coverage discussing the latest results from the university’s annual On a Stick Index. Each year, Schipper and his students track the cost of attending the Minnesota State Fair, including admission, transportation, rides and popular fair foods, to measure how… -
In the News: Muer Yang on Private Equity’s Medical Device Push
In the NewsMuer Yang, a professor of operations and supply chain management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with Twin Cities Business about KKR’s acquisition of medical device manufacturer Integer Holdings. Yang discussed how private equity ownership could accelerate acquisitions and consolidation in the medical device supply chain, potentially affecting competition and prices. From… -
In the News: Rob Vischer on the Value of a St. Thomas Education
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer joined WCCO Radio ahead of the new academic year to discuss enrollment, the School of Law’s 25th anniversary and the university’s transition to Division I athletics. Vischer also highlighted strong career outcomes for St. Thomas graduates and the university’s continued focus on affordability and the student experience. From… -
In the News: Linda Baughman on Student Affairs and Off-Campus Relations
In the NewsLinda Baughman, vice president for student affairs at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MyVillager about her new role, efforts to strengthen relationships between students and neighborhood residents, and priorities including student well-being, belonging and support for first-generation and international students. From the article: Parents like the safety that comes with living on campus, Baughman said,… -
In the News: John Chandler on Meta’s Landmark Settlement
In the NewsJohn Chandler, a data science assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and FOX 9 about Meta’s landmark settlement with Minnesota and other states over concerns about teen social media use. Chandler discussed how measures such as screen-time limits, nighttime restrictions and interruptions to infinite scrolling could help protect… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Escalating U.S.-Canada Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11, WCCO-TV and WCCO Radio about escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada. Schipper discussed what the dispute could mean for Minnesotans, including higher consumer and energy costs if tariffs and retaliatory measures continue to expand. From KARE 11:… -
In the News: Michael Paulsen on Minnesota-Texas Extradition Dispute
In the NewsMichael Paulsen, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, co-authored an op-ed in the Minnesota Star Tribune examining Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s refusal to extradite an ICE agent facing criminal charges in Minnesota. Paulsen and co-author Sanford Levinson argue that the Constitution requires Abbott to honor Minnesota’s extradition request and explore the potential legal… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Federal Surveillance at a Minneapolis Church
In the NewsThomas Berg, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about a Minneapolis church’s claim that federal surveillance violated a court order restricting immigration enforcement on church property. Berg said the church has a strong argument and discussed the broader religious freedom protections at issue in the case.…