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In the News: St. Thomas Master’s Program Featured in Star Tribune Story on Inclusive and Productive Workplaces
In the NewsEVP and Provost Eddy Rojas and Paola Ehrmantraut, professor at the University of St. Thomas, were both quoted in a story from the Star Tribune about the importance of diversity in the workplace and the development of inclusive leaders to create a more productive working environment. The university’s Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership (MADL)…
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In the News: Karen Howard on Access to Somali Music in Minnesota
In the NewsKaren Howard, professor of music education at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Sahan Journal about access to Somali music resources in Minnesota. From the story: Howard, an associate professor of music education at the University of St. Thomas and the series editor for the World Music Initiative, said that local music… -
In the News: Shanan Custer on Performing at The Mystery Cafe
In the NewsShanan Custer, English professor at The University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently joined Brian Kelly, owner of The Mystery Cafe, to talk about her experience performing at the cafe in its 35th season. From the story: “Every night is different, I mean that’s true in theater anyway, but in this case,… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter Provides Analysis on President Joe Biden’s Speech for KARE 11
In the NewsKevin Sauter, communication studies professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 to analyze President Joe Biden’s speech and who his target audience was. From the story: Dr. Kevin Sauter, a professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas and expert on political communication, said… -
In the News: Renee Buhr on the Israel-Hamas Conflict
In the NewsRenee Buhr, professor of international studies and political science at the University of St. Thomas, recently published an editorial in The Hill about the reality of intelligence gathering and how it relates to the unforeseen attack on Israel. From the story: Intelligence analysts – those responsible for making sense of the raw intelligence collected by… -
In the News: Monica Liu on Why Some Chinese Women Look to the West for Love
In the NewsMonica Liu, sociology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published a story in The Conversation about China’s staggering male-female gender imbalance and other factors leading many Chinese women to seek relationships with Western men. From the story: I wanted to know why, despite China’s meteoric economic and cultural… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Consumer Spending Report and Post-Pandemic Boom
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about Minnesota’s economy, following a new consumer spending report. From the story: The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported consumer spending in Minnesota rose 8.3%, or about $302 billion, in 2022, mirroring the national trend… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Potential Impacts of a Government Shutdown
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about the potential impacts for Minnesotans if the federal government were to proceed with a shutdown. From the story: Transportation Security Administration agents who operate security at airports would be among those expected to continue working,… -
In the News: Professor Greg Vandegrift Produces KARE 11 ‘Extra’
In the NewsGreg Vandegrift, emerging media professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently produced a KARE-TV story about four Air Force veterans in a trans-Atlantic rowing race. From the story: The moment that transformed the race into a fight for survival came around 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 28, according to Rahn.… -
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,”…