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In the News: St. Thomas Hockey Climbs Into National Rankings
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team was featured by Sports Illustrated’s Puck Drop for its continued rise in the national college hockey rankings during the 2025–26 season. The Tommies, who have won 10 straight games and sit atop the CCHA standings, climbed to No. 15 in both major polls and No. 11 in the National Collegiate…
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In the News: Mark Osler on the DOJ’s Investigation Into Minnesota Elected Officials
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about the DOJ’s investigation into top Minnesota elected officials. Osler explains the nature of federal subpoenas and address the politicization of the DOJ. From the story: Well, it’s not unusual for… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Court Limits and ICE Actions
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, has been featured across multiple national and local outlets analyzing the legal implications of intensified ICE activity in Minnesota. Moran discussed a federal judge’s order limiting ICE’s response to peaceful protesters, the enforcement and consequences of potential violations, and broader federal state tensions… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Market Volatility
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio host Jason DeRusha to explain a sharp stock market decline tied to renewed uncertainty over tariffs and trade policy. Schipper said the drop was driven less by economic fundamentals and more by geopolitical unpredictability, noting that the administration’s use of… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams Publishes Two Op-Eds on Renee Nicole Good Aftermath
Racial Justice InitiativeYohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, published a commentary that ran on MLK Day in The Minnesota Star Tribune comparing the life and legacy of Dr. King and the “Be Good” slogan that emerged in the aftermath of an ICE agent fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good. Williams also coauthored… -
St. Thomas Students Reflect on Civil Rights History
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas students who spent J-Term on the We March for Justice Civil Rights Study Trip were interviewed by WJTV and WLBT news media in Canton, Mississippi, during a history tour led by civil rights activist and Canton native Flonzie Brown Wright. During a visit to the Canton Freedom House, students reflected on… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Federal Reserve Independence
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in a Minnesota Star Tribune column examining Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s response to political pressure and a Justice Department investigation. Schipper warned that political interference in central banking often leads to inflation, instability and capital flight, pointing to historical examples where… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Investigating ICE and Federal Authority in Minnesota
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, has been quoted across multiple national outlets including MPR News, The Hill and The Week analyzing the legal fallout from the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Osler has addressed whether an ICE officer can be prosecuted,… -
In the News: St. Thomas Featured in Gen Z College Trends
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas was featured in a Mpls.St.Paul Magazine roundup examining how Minnesota colleges and universities are attracting and supporting Gen Z students. The article noted St. Thomas’ largest freshman class to date, its transition to Division I athletics, the opening of the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, and a major investment in… -
In the News: Nick Janowski Helps Power Tommies Basketball
In the NewsThe Minnesota Star Tribune featured University of St. Thomas men’s basketball guard Nick Janowski in a column highlighting his growing role in the Tommies’ success under head coach Johnny Tauer. The article details Janowski’s journey to St. Thomas, his family connection to Tauer, and his emergence as one of the team’s top scorers, noting how his scoring…