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In the News: Arik Hanson on New Social Media App, Threads
In the NewsArik Hanson, emerging media adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 to help explain what the new social media app, Threads, is all about. From the story: “They’re looking at this as an opportunity to siphon users off Twitter, which is having a…
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In the News: Roxanne Prichard on How to Manage Trouble Falling Asleep
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Scientific American about what those of us who have trouble falling asleep should do to remedy the situation and catch some z’s. From the story: We’ve all been there: lying in bed wide awake and… -
In the News: North Central American Guild of Organists Perform at Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas
Arts & HumanitiesJacob Benda, music professor at the University of St. Thomas and director of music, liturgy and sacred arts at the Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas, was recently featured in a review of the North Central American Guild of Organists’ convention by the Star Tribune. From the story: Tuesday’s opening concert made the big sound of… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Sleep, Loneliness and Problematic Drinking in College Students
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Healio about research in collaboration with Tommie student Caleb Cutrer to determine whether sleep factors and loneliness had an impact on alcohol use among college students before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the story:… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How Twin Cities’ Inflation Compares to Nation
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Marketplace about the Minneapolis-St. Paul region's year-over-year inflation rate, which is currently much lower the majority of the country. From the story: While we often talk about inflation from a national standpoint, in a country of more… -
In the News: Eddy Rojas on the Benefits of Diversity Leadership Education
In the NewsEddy Rojas, executive vice president and provost for the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Workforce Monitor about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and the university’s new Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership program. From the story: The University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, is one of… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How an Unseen Debt Ceiling Default Would Impact Real People
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 to help explain how a debt ceiling default would directly impact the average individual or family, if it were to occur. From the story: The impacts could be endless. If the U.S. were to default… -
In the News: For Earth Day, Star Tribune Asks St. Thomas Journalism Students to Reflect on Their Own Lived Experiences
In the NewsMark Neuzil, journalism professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about St. Thomas students’ outdoor experiences, the intersection of nature and technology, and their hopes and fears with regards to climate change. From the article: When a class of environmental journalism… -
In the News: Hans Gustafson on the Changing Landscape of Religion and Spirituality in the US
In the NewsHans Gustafson, professor of theology and director of the Jay Phillips Center at the University of St. Thomas, recently weighed in on a story from CNN about the predicted decline of Christianity, new hope for the church, and the enduring prominence of faith and spirituality in America. From the story: As millions of Americans celebrate… -
In the News: Hans Gustafson on Interfaith Dialogue in Minnesota
In the NewsHans Gustafson, theology professor and director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Minnesota Multifaith Network about working to promote interfaith learning and understanding between students of different faiths. From the story: “When students and nonstudents get into interfaith dialogue, they find there’s nothing to…