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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…
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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,”… -
In the News: Bernie Brady on the Golden Rule and a Legendary Minnesota Fish Tale
In the NewsBernie Brady, theology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune for a story about ethics, morals and a Minnesota teen who caught $2,000 cash while fishing the massive Lake of the Woods. From the story: A fish tale, according to the Britannica Dictionary, is… -
In the News: Amy Muse on the Unique Style of Playwright Annie Baker
In the NewsAmy Muse, English professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The New York Times for a story about the long, silent pauses in plays written by Annie Baker. From the story: Amy Muse, a professor of English at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn.,… -
In the News: Bob Shoemake on the Selim Center and 50 Years of Lifelong Learning
In the NewsBob Shoemake, director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with The Villager about the opportunities for lifelong learning for older adults available at the university. From the story: The Selim Center is now celebrating 50 years of offering learning opportunities for adults age 40 and older.… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington
In the NewsDuring the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, spoke about the topic to several news outlets around the country. He is also the author of a new book on the topic, More Than A Dream: The Radical March on… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on the Impact of Discrimination on Asian and Asian American Students During the Pandemic
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published a research brief in The Conversation on the topic of discrimination and its impact on Asian and Asian American students during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the article: Experiencing discrimination significantly harmed the well-being of Asian and Asian American…