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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Different Ways Americans Evaluate Economic Conditions
In the NewsTyler Schipper, professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNN about the inflation in grocery prices and how Americans view the condition of the economy from different perspectives. From the story: “What is the quintessential American good that people are looking at…
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In the News: President Rob Vischer on the Importance of Financial Aid Parity in Higher Ed
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently spoke with the Star Tribune about state-funded financial aid for low-income families, and the importance of extending that support to not limit options for students. Vischer joined St. Thomas students during a recent visit with legislators at the Minnesota Capitol to advocate for the proposed Promise Equalization… -
In the News: Sister Mary Micaela Hoffmann on the Journey to Her Vocation
In the NewsSister Mary Micaela Hoffmann, theology instructor at The Saint Paul Seminary at the University of St. Thomas, recently shared her insights with The Catholic Spirit on discovering her vocation and discernment within the Church. From the story: “My story starts with my family who were Catholic, and my grandparents, my mom’s parents, with whom we… -
In the News: Julie Gerend on Investing and How the Stock Market Works
In the NewsJulie Gerend, finance professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, was recently featured on the KARE 11 “Your Money” show to provide insight into how the stock market works. From the story: Host: So, at the beginning of the stock market, what exactly is the stock market? What are some of… -
In the News: Ali Ling Discusses New Research on PFAS Forever Chemicals
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined Minnesota Public Radio to discuss her latest research, which focuses on the costs of removing harmful PFAS chemicals from the environment. From the story: Starting this year, PFAS are banned from food and beverage packaging such as take-out containers… -
Diversity Leadership Director Wins Women Transforming Business Award
Diversity, Equity and InclusionDr. Paola Ehrmantraut has won a CBIZ Women Transforming Business Award for her work as founding director of the Master of Arts in Diversity Leadership (MADL) program at St. Thomas. Her award was earned in the Community Impact category and she was nominated by Sharon Stein ’13, a member of the College of Arts and… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center’s Monahan Art Gallery Featured in MPLSART
In the NewsThe John P. Monahan Gallery – located on the first floor of the recently opened Schoenecker Center – has opened its inaugural exhibit featuring the work of a range of unique artists from Minnesota and beyond. MPLSART recently spoke with Victoria Young, art history professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on the Minneapolis Police Civilian Review Process
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the police civilian review process and the recent issues caused by the departure of top officials in Minneapolis. From the story: Two weeks after the police civilian review process in Minneapolis plunged into chaos with the… -
In the News: Christopher Michaelson on MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropy in Minnesota
In the NewsChristopher Wong Michaelson, ethics professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about MacKenzie Scott’s unique style of giving. From the story: Before giving to an organization, Scott’s team does “quiet research to identify (nonprofits) working to advance the opportunities of people in underserved communities,” according… -
In the News: Johnny Tauer on Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
In the NewsJohnny Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, was quoted in a story from Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine about summer activities for Twin Cities kids, which featured coach Tauer’s annual basketball camp. From the story: University of St. Thomas head men’s basketball coach John Tauer started Johnny Tauer’s Championship Basketball Camp as a…