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PR Director Vineeta Sawkar Joins WCCO Radio as New Talk Show Host
University NewsVineeta Sawkar, director of public relations at the University of St. Thomas, is making a move to News Talk 830 WCCO as the new host of "The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar," the radio station announced. She replaces longtime morning drive host Dave Lee, who retired in April. “I’m truly humbled, honored and excited to…
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In the News: Bradley Walz on Trademark Research
In the NewsAdjunct faculty member of the St. Thomas School of Law Bradley Walz wrote a column for the Star Tribune on the importance of researching trademarks before applying for a trademark. From the column: Accordingly, a business needs to conduct a trademark search before investing time and money into a new brand. Although no trademark search… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Ghislaine Maxwell Trial
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler commented for WTXL News on the trial of Ghislaine Maxwell. From the article: Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal trial is underway in New York. She’s accused of recruiting and grooming underage girls for the late Jeffrey Epstein during the late 1990s and early 2000s. “He died before going to trial and took a… -
In the News: Dean MayKao Hang Discusses New School of Nursing
In the NewsMayKao Hang, dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, was quoted in the Sahan Journal about the University of St. Thomas' new School of Nursing, which is now accepting applications for fall 2022 enrollment. From the article: She wants to find students with skills that “might not perform as well in a traditional academic… -
In the News: Dick Schulze on the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship
In the NewsBenefactor of the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship at St. Thomas Dick Schulze spoke with Entrepreneur about the Schulze School and offered advice for young entrepreneurs. From the article: "I thought the days of just sitting in a lecture hall and listening to professors talk about their own thoughts on how to think about growing a business, building… -
In the News: Dr. Buffy Smith on the Dougherty Family College
In the NewsInterim Dean of the Dougherty Family College Dr. Buffy Smith wrote a piece for Insight News on how the Dougherty Family College is designed to help BIPOC students earn their college degrees. From the article: As the interim dean of Dougherty Family College, I am proud to see that our average two-year graduation rate at… -
In the News: Dr. Roxanne Prichard on Seasonal Affective Disorder
In the NewsProfessor of neuroscience and psychology Dr. Roxanne Prichard joined WCCO Radio to discuss seasonal affective disorder. In the interview she explains the significance of daylight for our mental health. She also offers possible treatment options for those who are feeling the effects of the loss of daylight. -
In the News: AnnMarie Thomas on The Futures Archive Podcast
In the NewsAnnMarie Thomas, a professor of entrepreneurship and engineering, joined "The Futures Archive" podcast to discuss the history of the ball and how play has impacted us as human beings. From the episode: One nice thing about play is that even though we've been doing it since the creation of humans and animals play, we know… -
In the News: Dr. Yohuru Williams on the Trial of Kim Potter
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative Dr. Yohuru Williams commented for Politico on the trial of Kim Potter, the former Brooklyn City police officer charged with killing a black motorist during a routine traffic stop. From the article: Yohuru Williams, a professor of history, disagrees with O’Donnell’s assessment. Williams says the swift action to… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on the Jury Selection Process of the Kim Potter Trial
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Moran commented for KSTP News on jury selection in the trial of former police officer Kim Potter. From the article: The defense attorneys and Attorney General Keith Ellison’s team of prosecutors questioned 11 potential panel members. They picked four jurors on Day 1. “There were a number of people today who I think recognized…