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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…
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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.… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Gas Price Spike
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about rising gas prices in Minnesota and why the state is currently above the national average. Schipper pointed to global oil markets and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine as major factors driving prices, while also explaining how… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Reviewing a Former Prosecutor’s Cases
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV and KSTP about the case of a former Anoka County assistant attorney facing charges related to an alleged sex trafficking operation. Moran discussed the questions the charges raise about the former attorney’s work and whether Anoka County should review… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Facial Recognition in Policing
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement following the settlement of a lawsuit involving a wrongful arrest in Bloomington. Rege discussed the limitations of the technology and the risks that can arise when… -
In the News: Audra Nuru Explains the ‘August Blues’
In the NewsAudra Nuru, endowed chair of social sciences and a professor of family studies and communication at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the “August blues,” the feelings of anxiety or regret that can emerge as summer comes to an end. Nuru shared ways to navigate the seasonal transition, including focusing on the…