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In the News: Yohuru Williams on How Presidential Candidate Tim Scott Discusses Systemic Racism
In the NewsYohuru Williams, history professor and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with The Associated Press about the top Black Republican candidate in the presidential primary. From the story: “He’s a Black man who rejects the idea of systemic racism, which is very popular in Republican circles,”…
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In the News: Bernie Brady on the Golden Rule and a Legendary Minnesota Fish Tale
In the NewsBernie Brady, theology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about ethics, morals and a Minnesota teen who caught $2,000 cash while fishing the massive Lake of the Woods. From the story: A fish tale, according to the Britannica Dictionary, is… -
In the News: Amy Muse on the Unique Style of Playwright Annie Baker
In the NewsAmy Muse, English professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The New York Times for a story about the long, silent pauses in plays written by Annie Baker. From the story: Amy Muse, a professor of English at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.,… -
In the News: Bob Shoemake on the Selim Center and 50 Years of Lifelong Learning
In the NewsBob Shoemake, director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with The Villager about the opportunities for lifelong learning for older adults available at the university. From the story: The Selim Center is now celebrating 50 years of offering learning opportunities for adults age 40 and older.… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington
In the NewsDuring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke about the topic to several news outlets around the country. He is also the author of a new book on the topic, More Than A Dream: The Radical March on… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on the Impact of Discrimination on Asian and Asian American Students During the Pandemic
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published a research brief in The Conversation on the topic of discrimination and its impact on Asian and Asian American students during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the article: Experiencing discrimination significantly harmed the well-being of Asian and Asian American… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Why Inflation Has Fallen Faster in Minnesota Compared to the Rest of the Nation
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the inflation rate in the Twin Cities metro area, which is one of the lowest in the U.S. at 1%. From the story: It was the lowest year-over-year change the region has seen… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Sentencing of Former Minneapolis Police Officer Tou Thao
In the NewsYohuru Williams, PhD, history professor and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MPR about the sentencing of the fourth officer involved in the 2020 murder of George Floyd. From the story: “It feels a little anti-climatic and I think that might be true for most… -
In the News: John Boyle on St. Thomas Aquinas
In the NewsJohn Boyle, Catholic studies professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Catholic Courier about St. Thomas Aquinas and his influence on Catholic thought. From the story: John Boyle, professor of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, and author of the recently published Aquinas on Scripture:… -
In the News: Deborah Rho on Limiting Background Checks for Housing
In the NewsDeborah Rho, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, was recently included in a story by Vox on criminal background checks and fair housing practices. From the story: Early research suggests fair chance ordinances may have some unintended consequences: One study found landlords in Minneapolis became more likely to discriminate by…