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In the News: Dougherty Family College Celebrates 10 Years of Student Success
Expert NewsBuffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College and Eugene and Mary Frey Endowed Chair at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about the college’s 10th anniversary and its impact on first-generation and underserved students. Smith reflected on the achievements of Dougherty Family College graduates, the support systems that contribute to student success…
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In the News: ‘What We Inherit’ Exhibition Debuts at St. Thomas
Racial Justice InitiativeThe University of St. Thomas is hosting the national debut of What We Inherit: Truth, Repair and a Promise to the Future, a traveling exhibition exploring the history of 314 Black men, women and children sold by the Jesuits in 1838 and the ongoing efforts of their descendants to address that legacy. MPR News and… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Economic Impact of ICE Raids
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with CNBC about the lasting economic effects of federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities. Schipper noted that the impact of Operation Metro Surge extended beyond undocumented workers, as businesses and communities continue to experience… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on State Charges Against Vance Boelter
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV about why Minnesota prosecutors are pursuing state charges against Vance Boelter despite his federal conviction and life sentence for the 2025 attacks on state lawmakers. Moran explained how a state conviction could provide additional legal protections if the federal… -
In the News: St. Thomas Law Experts on Renee Good’s Family Lawsuits
In the NewsRachel Moran and Gregory Sisk, professors at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with multiple media outlets about lawsuits filed by the family of Renee Good following her death during federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. The professors discussed the legal arguments behind the cases, including a wrongful death claim and a separate… -
In the News: Gregory Sisk on DOJ Complaint Against Minnesota Judges
In the NewsGregory Sisk, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KARE 11 about the Department of Justice’s misconduct complaint against seven Minnesota federal judges following comments they made to The New York Times about Operation Metro Surge. Sisk discussed judicial ethics rules and questioned whether the conduct cited in the… -
In the News: Melinda Mattox on Staying Secure in the Age of AI
Artificial IntelligenceMelinda Mattox, director of security operations at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about how artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity threats and making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated. Mattox shared steps people can take to protect themselves, including using multifactor authentication, passkeys and password managers and keeping track of where their personal… -
In the News: Michael Stokes Paulsen on ICE Accountability
In the NewsMichael Stokes Paulsen, Distinguished University Chair and professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, wrote an op-ed for the Minnesota Star Tribune examining efforts to hold federal immigration agents legally accountable for actions during Operation Metro Surge. Paulsen argues that federal officers are subject to state and federal law when acting outside… -
In the News: John Abraham on AI Data Centers in Space
Artificial IntelligenceJohn Abraham, a professor in the University of St. Thomas College of Engineering, spoke with WCCO Radio about Google’s plans to test AI computing infrastructure in space. Abraham discussed whether moving data centers beyond Earth could alleviate concerns about their environmental and resource demands, or whether broader concerns surrounding artificial intelligence go beyond the physical… -
In the News: John Spry on St. Paul Park’s Proposed Tax Levy
In the NewsJohn Spry, a finance professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about St. Paul Park’s proposed 1.8% tax levy increase, one of the lowest proposed increases in the Twin Cities metro. Spry explained how slower spending growth can help cities limit levy increases and how residents’ perceptions of local government services can…