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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…
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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… -
In the News: Benjamin Heidgerken on ‘Inside Out 2’ and Catholic Understanding of the Human Person
In the NewsBenjamin Heidgerken, adjunct professor of theology at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an article about the movie “Inside Out 2,” and its connections to Catholic understanding of the human person. From the article: The film’s most prominent reverberations with the Judeo-Christian tradition arise from the fact that our… -
In the News: Renee Buhr on the Far-Right Movement in France
In the NewsRenee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an op-ed in The Hill on the rise of the far-right National Rally party in France. From the article: Ultimately, it is clear that the “normalized” image of the National Rally is a matter… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on President Biden Meeting With Governors Amid Campaign Turmoil
In the NewsKevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the unique meeting between President Biden and Democratic governors. From the story: Dr. Kevin Sauter, a professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas and expert in political communication, described the… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How Interest Rates Affect the Job Market
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Marketplace about the Federal Reserve’s decisions around interest rate adjustments and the impacts interest rates have on various aspects of the economy. From the story: And low interest rates can help spur employment. If rates begin to… -
In the News: Heather Shirey on Twin Cities Murals and the Meaning of Street Art
In the NewsHeather Shirey, art history professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The Minnesota Daily about a dramatic increase in murals throughout the Twin Cities. From the story: University of St. Thomas Art History Professor Heather Shirey said the astounding increase in Twin Cities murals is not just… -
In the News: Pamela Hill Nettleton on How Netflix’s ‘Resident Alien’ Explores What It Means to Be Human
In the NewsPamela Hill Nettleton, communication studies and emerging media faculty in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an article in U.S. Catholic about the Netflix show “Resident Alien” and how a nonhuman reveals the humanity in all of us. From the story: The streaming series “Resident Alien” (in its third season on…