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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…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Grocery Prices Dropping in the Twin Cities
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about slowing inflation rates and the importance of grocery prices as a metric for Minnesota families. From the story: Grocery prices in the Twin Cities may have hit a tipping point and are now… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center Featured in the Pioneer Press
In the NewsDeborah Besser, associate dean at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, and Bill Tolman, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about the new state-of-the-art STEAM complex on the university’s south campus. From the story: “You have a mix of science, engineering and the arts, and… -
In the News: St. Thomas Opens New Facility for Engineering, Science and the Arts
In the NewsDon Weinkauf, dean of the School of Engineering, and Bill Tolman, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about the all-new Schoenecker Center, which is set to open for classes on Feb. 5. From the story: The new center is unique because… -
In the News: Carol Bruess on the Symbolism and Meaning of a Person's Name
In the NewsCarol Bruess, professor emerita of communication and journalism, and former director of family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the New York Times about presidential candidate Nikki Haley's decision to start calling her now husband by a different name. Bruess is the co-author of the book… -
In the News: David Todd Lawrence on the Lasting Impact of an Innovative Cheerios Ad
In the NewsDavid Todd Lawrence, a professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently discussed the lasting impact of a decade-old Cheerios ad in an interview with MinnPost. From the story: “This wasn’t storyboarded as a multiracial family,” said Doug Martin, chief brand officer for General Mills and in 2013 associate director… -
In the News: David Landry on Why Red and Green Are the Colors of Christmas
In the NewsDavid Landry, professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CBS News Miami about theories as to why red and green are commonly known as Christmas colors. From the story: “We have a lot of different accounts of how it came to be,” he said. “Like… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Comments on Minnesota Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in a Star Tribune article about a recent U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report on how Minnesota's economy picked up speed in third quarter. From the article: "Minnesota is an economy that tends to do pretty well and is highly diversified,"… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Latest Economic Inflation Data
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNN about the latest inflation news and consumer impacts. From the story: The latest CPI report largely came in exactly as economists had expected and served up another piece of evidence that high inflation is (very) slowly,… -
In the News: William Cavert on the History of Pollution in London
In the NewsWilliam Cavert, history professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The Times (UK) regarding the history of pollution that is in the air and water throughout London and how some have managed to escape it. From the story: William Cavert, a historian of pollution in London from…