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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Savings Account Interest Rates
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CBS News about projections for savings account interest rates this summer. From the story: Expert consensus increasingly leans toward the Fed pausing interest rates this summer as it waits for more consistent data pointing to…
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In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on the Death of Iran’s President
In the NewsShaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an op-ed in The Hill about the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, and the fragility of the upcoming election of a new leader. From the article: The death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi last month has further… -
In the News: Catherine Grant Shares Inspiration and Advice for Summer Gardening
In the NewsCatherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined MPR’s Angela Davis to share advice for summer gardening. From the story: So many of us are behind with our planning this year. ... We are in this transition right now from spring to summer and I would first just… -
In the News: Brian Casey Creates Timberwolves Theme Song Amid Historic Playoff Run
In the NewsBrian Casey, adjunct music professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts of Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about a song he created in collaboration with hip-hop producer Lazerbeak. From the story: Sometime between Anthony Edwards’ postgame interview on Sunday night and his now-immortalized catchphrase going viral Monday, Brian Casey came up… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Divided US Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNBC about a “K”-shaped economic recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic. From the story: At American Express, consumers are continuing to open high-fee credit cards and splurge on luxuries like travel. But for lending firm Upstart, there’s a strong interest… -
In the News: Nation’s First-Ever Catholic Studies Program Started at St. Thomas
In the NewsThe National Catholic Register recently featured an article about The National Eucharist Pilgrimage, highlighting the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences – the proud home of the nation’s first-ever Catholic Studies Program. From the story: Five hundred miles farther back along the pilgrimage route, you can find another instance of Midwest Catholicism… -
In the News: St. Thomas Seniors Share Thoughts on Upcoming Graduation
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas graduating seniors, Onella Nkurunziza and Skye Schultz, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss what it was like graduating from high school during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and what they’re looking forward to with their upcoming college graduation. From the story: Host: When you look ahead now to actually being… -
In the News: Leah Meyer on the Resilience of Military Families
In the NewsLeah Meyer, aerospace professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, and commander of the university’s Air Force ROTC, recently spoke with the Quad Community Press about the challenges and benefits of being a military family that has lived in many different places, and the hardships associated with overseas deployment. From… -
In the News: St. Thomas Student Joins Pope Francis at Easter Mass
In the NewsBrendan Bonin, sophomore student at the University of St. Thomas, recently had the honor of assisting with the Easter Sunday mass in the Vatican City, alongside Pope Francis. Bonin recently spoke with The Catholic Spirit about how this happened and his experience during the globally-televised mass. From the story: University of St. Thomas in St.… -
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…