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In the News: Star Tribune Features Interdisciplinary Course Taking Place at Schoenecker Center
In the NewsLiz Navratil, higher education reporter at the Star Tribune, recently visited the University of St. Thomas’ Musical Acoustics class – taught at the Schoenecker Center by music professor Doug Orzolek and physics professor Jeff Jalkio – to learn more about the interdisciplinary learning take place in the university’s new academic facility. From the story: Music…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper Weighs in on Grocery Store Price Comparison by the Star Tribune
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune for a story comparing prices at eight different grocery stores in the Twin Cities. From the story: Food price increases have been front of mind since the pandemic spurred a host of supply chain… -
In the News: Arik Hanson and Peter Gregg Discuss the Rise of Social Media Majors
In the NewsArik Hanson and Peter Gregg, faculty members at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about new majors geared toward developing professional social media skills. From the story: Companies want to reach those audiences – and get their products in front of as many eyes as… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Unexpected High Inflation Rates in March
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNN about inflation and why it was higher in March than many economists anticipated. From the story: Surging gas prices and sky-high mortgages and rent sent inflation rising more than expected in March, adding to Americans’ prolonged and painful battle with high costs. That… -
In the News: St. Thomas Director of Photography on His New Documentary, ‘The Fishing Hat Bandit’
In the NewsMark Brown, director of photography at the University of St. Thomas and adjunct professor at the university’s College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about his documentary film featuring an infamous Minnesota bank robber. “The Fishing Hat Bandit” premieres at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on Friday, April 19. From the… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard Joins MPR to Discuss America's Loneliness Epidemic
In the NewsDr. Roxanne Prichard, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Angela Davis at MPR about loneliness and the various factors that can contribute to its different manifestations. From the interview: Host: What would you say about loneliness? You know, we think about what… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Different Ways Americans Evaluate Economic Conditions
In the NewsTyler Schipper, professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNN about the inflation in grocery prices and how Americans view the condition of the economy from different perspectives. From the story: “What is the quintessential American good that people are looking at… -
Diversity Leadership Director Wins Women Transforming Business Award
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Paola Ehrmantraut has won a CBIZ Women Transforming Business Award for her work as founding director of the Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership (MADL) program at St. Thomas. Her award was earned in the Community Impact category and she was nominated by Sharon Stein ’13, a member of the College of Arts and… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center’s Monahan Art Gallery Featured in MPLSART
In the NewsThe John P. Monahan Gallery – located on the first floor of the recently opened Schoenecker Center – has opened its inaugural exhibit featuring the work of a range of unique artists from Minnesota and beyond. MPLSART recently spoke with Victoria Young, art history professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and… -
In the News: Don Weinkauf on the Interdisciplinary Nature of the Schoenecker Center
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas recently unveiled the Schoenecker Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate a wide range of classes, including those in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Beyond its educational offerings, the center also serves as a cornerstone in the university’s commitment to sustainability, with ambitious goals set to further advance…