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In the News: Julie Jonas on the Supreme Court’s Geofence Warrant Ruling
In the NewsJulie Jonas, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KARE 11 about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision involving the use of geofence warrants in criminal investigations. Jonas discussed the constitutional questions surrounding digital privacy, location data, and law enforcement’s use of geofence warrants, as well as the potential implications…
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In the News: Seth Ketron on Back-to-School Supply Costs
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about the rising prices of school supplies, the impact on families with low budgets, and how to make a cost-effective list. From the story: Ketron recommends families take inventory of what they already have, make a… -
In the News: ThreeSixty Journalism Reports on the Special Olympics USA Games
In the NewsThe ThreeSixty Journalism program at the University of St. Thomas was featured in an MPR News story through partnership with MPR News Radio Camp. The article lists 10 student reporters and the stories they produced involving the Special Olympics 2026, which were held in Minnesota. From the story: Each year, students with MPR News Radio… -
In the News: Tom Hickson on Minnesota’s Geological Environment
In the NewsThomas Hickson, a geology professor at the University of St. Thomas, appeared on “Minnesota Live” to discuss the unique geological landscape of Minnesota and how it can be connected to the surface of Mars, demonstrating what microbes are capable of during the interview. From the conversation: Chris Egert: Can I rewind a little bit and… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on Police Accountability and Transparency
In the NewsYohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and Distinguished University Chair at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about the Minneapolis Police Department’s use of “coaching” to address officer misconduct. Williams discussed how the practice can limit public transparency because coaching is not considered formal discipline under Minnesota law, raising questions… -
In the News: Emily Fitzgerald on Birthright Citizenship
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas nursing professor and certified nurse-midwife Emily Fitzgerald recently wrote an op-ed for the Minnesota Star Tribune about the importance of preserving birthright citizenship as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the issue. In the piece, Fitzgerald argues that ending birthright citizenship would have far-reaching consequences for maternal and child health, public health, and the… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and Cybersecurity Threats
In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape. Rege said AI is accelerating cyberthreats by giving bad actors the ability to carry out attacks faster and at a much larger scale. From… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Gouging Gas Prices
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Newsweek about why gasoline prices do not immediately fall when crude oil prices decline. Schipper offered insight into the economic factors driving fuel prices and what consumers can expect as energy markets continue to stabilize. From the article: “While… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative AI Job Scams
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growing use of artificial intelligence in employment scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Rege explained how generative AI is making fraudulent job postings, websites and impersonation attempts increasingly convincing. From the… -
In the News: Melissa Lundquist on Father’s Day Complexities
In the NewsMelissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the complex emotions Father’s Day can bring. Lundquist discussed how holidays often evoke both joy and grief, encouraging people to acknowledge the layered experiences of…