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In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Growing Risks of AI
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, discussed growing concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the challenges of regulating an increasingly powerful technology. Rege emphasized the importance of balancing continued innovation with safeguards that address emerging risks. From MPR: Rege: Some of the…
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In the News: Mark Osler on the Growing Business of Presidential Pardons
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with “60 Minutes” as part of an investigation into lawyers and lobbyists charging large fees to help clients seek presidential pardons. Osler discussed how the clemency process has changed and raised concerns that people without the resources to pay for access… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Lindsay Clancy Pardon Request
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law who specializes in clemency, spoke with The New York Times about Lindsay Clancy’s attorney publicly asking President Donald Trump to pardon her following a mistrial in her Massachusetts murder case. From the article:Ms. Clancy’s trial, in which she pleaded not guilty by reason of… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the 2026 On a Stick Index
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in media coverage discussing the latest results from the university’s annual On a Stick Index. Each year, Schipper and his students track the cost of attending the Minnesota State Fair, including admission, transportation, rides and popular fair foods, to measure how… -
In the News: Muer Yang on Private Equity’s Medical Device Push
In the NewsMuer Yang, a professor of operations and supply chain management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with Twin Cities Business about KKR’s acquisition of medical device manufacturer Integer Holdings. Yang discussed how private equity ownership could accelerate acquisitions and consolidation in the medical device supply chain, potentially affecting competition and prices. From… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Escalating U.S.-Canada Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11, WCCO-TV and WCCO Radio about escalating trade tensions between the United States and Canada. Schipper discussed what the dispute could mean for Minnesotans, including higher consumer and energy costs if tariffs and retaliatory measures continue to expand. From KARE 11:… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Gas Price Spike
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about rising gas prices in Minnesota and why the state is currently above the national average. Schipper pointed to global oil markets and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine as major factors driving prices, while also explaining how… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Reviewing a Former Prosecutor’s Cases
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV and KSTP about the case of a former Anoka County assistant attorney facing charges related to an alleged sex trafficking operation. Moran discussed the questions the charges raise about the former attorney’s work and whether Anoka County should review… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Facial Recognition in Policing
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement following the settlement of a lawsuit involving a wrongful arrest in Bloomington. Rege discussed the limitations of the technology and the risks that can arise when… -
In the News: Audra Nuru Explains the ‘August Blues’
In the NewsAudra Nuru, endowed chair of social sciences and a professor of family studies and communication at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the “August blues,” the feelings of anxiety or regret that can emerge as summer comes to an end. Nuru shared ways to navigate the seasonal transition, including focusing on the…