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In the News: Melissa Lundquist, a Director in School of Social Work, Discusses Grieving Process
In the NewsIn the MPR News podcast episode titled "Talking Sense: Why grief has the power to unite us or divide us," host Angela Davis discusses the complexities of grief with guest Melissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas.…
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In the News: An Architecture Magazine Highlights Schoenecker Center Design
In the NewsThe Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota was celebrated in Dezeen, an international architecture and design magazine for its outstanding design. The article captures how Robert A M Stern Architects (RAMSA), together with BWBR Architects and McGough Construction, designed the interdisciplinary learning facility that fosters collaboration between arts and engineering students.… -
In the News: Theology Professor Mark McInroy on Beauty as a Property of God
In the News“The beauty of the world is a reflection of its beautiful source” is a point that University of St. Thomas Theology Professor Mark McInroy makes during his appearance on the "Visually Sacred: Conversations on the Power of Images" podcast on Dec. 21, 2024. As the Founding Co-Director of the Claritas Initiative on Beauty, Goodness, and… -
In the News: St. Thomas Law Professor Mark Osler Recalls Encounter with Former President Jimmy Carter
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler wrote a commentary in remembrance of former President Jimmy Carter that was published in the Minnesota Star Tribune. In his opinion piece titled "A letter from Jimmy Carter," Osler recounted a transformative encounter with former President Jimmy Carter in 2008, before Osler arrived at St.… -
In the News: Economist Tyler Schipper at University of St. Thomas on Debt Ceiling Crisis
In the NewsAssociate Professor Tyler Schipper, an economist in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, was quoted in the Quartz article "Let's talk about that pesky debt ceiling" regarding his insights into the implications of the U.S. debt ceiling debate. Schipper emphasized that the debt ceiling is a political… -
In the News: Mark Osler on President Biden’s Historic Clemency Action
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with PBS News about President Biden’s commutation of sentences for 1,500 individuals and pardons for 39 others in the largest single-day clemency action. From the story: Host: Most of the people affected by this grant have been serving sentences under home… -
In the News: Mike Porter on UnitedHealthcare Facing Public Relations Challenges
In the NewsMike Porter, professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the need for UnitedHealthcare to reassure investors and address public concerns following the tragic killing of CEO Brian Thompson. From the story: After last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson,… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Rising Property Taxes in Minnesota
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with MPR about the rising property taxes in Minnesota, what they fund, and how they impact homeowners. From the interview: Host: Well, for our listeners, could you give us a sense for… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on How Social Media Shapes Gen Z’s Voting Choices
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MinnPost about how social media influencers impact Gen Z’s political views and voting behavior while highlighting the role of platforms like TikTok and Instagram in shaping opinions and spreading misinformation. From the story: In… -
In the News: Yayu Feng on How Influencers Are Shaping News
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about the impact that influencers have had on the news and on social media trends. From the story: Host: I’ve been wondering a lot about this, this election cycle, as a journalist, and thinking,…