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In the News: Bernard Brady on the U.S. Bishops Election
In the NewsBernard Brady, theology professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the upcoming election for president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, where Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron is among 10 candidates. Brady discussed the significance of the vote, which will shape the leadership, tone and priorities of the Catholic Church in…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Economic Impact of Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, shared insights with OSV News on how U.S. tariff policy intersects with Catholic social teaching. Drawing on recent Supreme Court deliberations and the Church’s emphasis on justice for the poor, Schipper reflected on the moral dimensions of economic policy and… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the ‘K-shaped economy’
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Fortune about the widening gap between wealthy and lower-income Americans in what economists call a “K-shaped economy.” He explained that while income inequality has existed for decades, recent inflation, tariffs and labor market shifts have deepened the divide, leaving more middle-class households… -
In the News: St. Thomas Theologians Reflect on Nostra Aetate in Star Tribune Op-Ed
In the NewsMark DelCogliano, chair of the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, along with Rabbi Ryan Dulkin, director of the university’s Encountering Judaism Initiative, and Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies, co-wrote an op-ed for Minnesota Star Tribune reflecting on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Vatican II… -
In the News: Shannon Scott on Pop Culture’s Obsession With Witches
In the NewsShannon Scott, a faculty member in the English Department at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, recently joined MPR News host Jacob Aloi to discuss why witches remain so popular and why pop culture can’t seem to get enough of them. From the conversation: Aloi: I really love talking about witches from folklore. And… -
In the News: St. Thomas Administrator and Paralympian Oyuna Uranchimeg Inspires
Humans of St. ThomasOyuna Uranchimeg, an administrative assistant in the Emerging Media Department at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with NBC Sports ahead of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. Born and raised in Mongolia, Uranchimeg has spent the last two decades rebuilding her life in Minnesota, transforming personal tragedy into triumph as a Paralympic wheelchair… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Breaks Down Recent Economic Headlines
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, sat down with “Minnesota Live” to discuss the impact of the federal shutdown on SNAP benefits and Gov. Tim Walz’s $4 million allocation for Minnesota food shelves, along with other key economic headlines. -
In the News: Bernard Brady Explains Where Halloween Originates
In the NewsDr. Bernie Brady, theology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the historical and cultural origins of Halloween. In the interview, he explored how ancient traditions, religious observances and community celebrations evolved into the modern-day spooky holiday we know and love. -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on What Target’s Layoffs Reveal About the Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, shared his insights with multiple media outlets on the recent Target layoffs and what they reveal about broader trends in the white-collar job market and consumer sentiment. From KSTP: From KARE 11: ... “It’s right in our backyard,”… -
In the News: Natasa Dragovic Op-Ed on Elections in a Dynamically Evolving Electorate
In the NewsNataša Dragović, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently wrote an op-ed for the news blog of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) on how to win elections in a dynamically evolving electorate. From the story: Politicians use various strategies to garner voters and win…