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In the News: Jacob Benda on Inspiring Spiritual Renewal Through Art and Music
In the NewsJacob Benda, director of music, liturgy and sacred arts at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The Catholic Spirit about how he is creating a special place where art and music inspire and uplift the St. Thomas community. From the story: “My goal for the gallery,” Benda explained,…
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In the News: Kevin Sauter on How Presidential Debates Offer Glimpses, Not Substance
In the NewsKevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about how today’s presidential debates give only brief views of candidates' ideas, focusing more on catchy lines and appearances than on meaningful talks about important issues. From the story: The… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Economy Under Gov. Walz
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNN about the Minnesota economy, following the announcement that Gov. Tim Walz would be the VP candidate for the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. From the story: All the Minnesota niceties aside, Walz’s elevation means his state’s economic… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on the Star Tribune Rebrand
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, emerging media professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the rebranding of the Star Tribune - Minnesota’s largest news outlet and one of the largest regional papers in the U.S. From the story: As for whether the rebranding will pay off, one… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on Navigating Politics in the Workplace
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, emerging media professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about the complexities of discussing political topics at work and how companies can plan ahead. From the story: The size of an organization matters, too. Speech restrictions at a giant Fortune 500 with… -
In the News: Political Science Professor Discusses Gov. Walz’s Teaching Background
In the NewsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz is the first former schoolteacher to appear as a vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket in half a century, according to The Hill and NewsNation. The media outlets asked University of St. Thomas assistant political science professor Tim Lynch to weigh in about what’s different about Walz’s candidacy given… -
In the News: USA Today Quotes History Professor About U.S. Reaction to Israel-Hamas War
In the NewsDr. Shaherzad Ahmadi, an associate professor in the History Department at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in an article for USA Today’s Race in America special edition, about the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses in the U.S. She said that unlike the Russia-Ukraine war, where there is massive destruction in… -
In the News: St. Thomas Emerging Media Professor Discusses Social Media in Politics
In the NewsDr. April Eichmeier, an assistant professor in the Emerging Media Department at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, was quoted by several local media outlets about the impact of social media on this year’s U.S. presidential race, as well as how Gov. Tim Walz is faring on social media as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential… -
In the News: Kim Vrudny on New Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor at St. Thomas
In the NewsKim Vrudny, associate dean and professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about why the new holocaust and genocide studies minor at the University of St. Thomas was created. From the interview: “One of the reasons we created the minor is because we’re… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Staying Awake in Class
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a story from POPSUGAR about the importance of sleep and how to stay awake in class. From the story: There are tons of helpful tips and tricks to stay awake in class, but TBH sleep…