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In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on U.S. Iran Conflict
In the NewsShaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran one month into the war. In the conversation with host Catharine Richert, Ahmadi analyzed what has unfolded so far, what may come next, and how recent comments from President…
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In the News: Scott Martens on Supply Chain Risks in Chip Industry
In the NewsScott Martens, an operations and supply chain management professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growth of the U.S. semiconductor industry and a pending merger involving Minnesota-based SkyWater Technology. Martens emphasized the importance of strengthening domestic manufacturing and understanding supply chain risks. From the article:That decrease has… -
In the News: John Spry on Rising Gas Prices and Household Costs
In the NewsJohn Spry, a finance professor at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about how rising gas prices are affecting household budgets. As fuel costs climb, Spry noted that certain goods, particularly those that rely on air transportation such as seafood and flowers, may see price increases first.… -
In the News: Mandy Pearson Named St. Thomas Women’s Basketball Coach
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas women’s basketball program received media coverage following the hiring of Mandy Pearson as its next head coach. Pearson joins the Tommies after a successful tenure at Minnesota Duluth, where she led the program to multiple conference titles and NCAA Division II tournament appearances. Local outlets highlighted her coaching record and… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Global Forces Driving Inflation
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with multiple media outlets about rising gas prices and ongoing inflation concerns as global tensions impact the economy. Schipper pointed to factors such as tariffs and conflict in the Middle East as key drivers influencing inflation and Federal Reserve decision-making, noting… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Legal Tensions Over Religious Freedom
In the NewsThomas Berg, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Law360 about a group of federal cases that could influence how courts balance religious liberty with workplace discrimination laws. Berg noted that the cases, now before the Fourth Circuit, raise unresolved legal questions about the extent to which religious employers… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Rise of a K-Shaped Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Fortune about the growing divide in what economists call a K-shaped economy. Schipper highlights how long-standing structural patterns continue to widen the gap between higher and lower earners. From the article:The concept of a bifurcated economy has been baked into… -
In the News: Feature Story on ‘Mid-Campus’ Vision
In the NewsThe Pioneer Press ran a feature story about the University of St. Thomas seeking to build up properties along Summit, Cretin and Grand avenues. From the article:Homeowners living near the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul have long asked their academic neighbor to provide more parking on campus, especially in light of the recent… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Shrinking Tax Base
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about concerns over Minnesota’s shrinking workforce and its impact on the state’s tax base. Schipper said a declining workforce could put pressure on income tax revenue and leave lawmakers weighing tough choices, such as cutting spending or raising taxes, as… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Proposed Law After Church Protest
In the NewsThomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about a proposed Minnesota bill aimed at preventing disruptions during religious services. Berg said the proposal aims to balance religious freedom with free speech rights, noting that while demonstrations are allowed outside, disrupting services could be unlawful. From the article:Disruption,…