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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Gas Price Spike
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about rising gas prices in Minnesota and why the state is currently above the national average. Schipper pointed to global oil markets and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine as major factors driving prices, while also explaining how…
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In the News: Rachel Moran on Reviewing a Former Prosecutor’s Cases
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO-TV and KSTP about the case of a former Anoka County assistant attorney facing charges related to an alleged sex trafficking operation. Moran discussed the questions the charges raise about the former attorney’s work and whether Anoka County should review… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Facial Recognition in Policing
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement following the settlement of a lawsuit involving a wrongful arrest in Bloomington. Rege discussed the limitations of the technology and the risks that can arise when… -
In the News: Audra Nuru Explains the ‘August Blues’
In the NewsAudra Nuru, endowed chair of social sciences and a professor of family studies and communication at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the “August blues,” the feelings of anxiety or regret that can emerge as summer comes to an end. Nuru shared ways to navigate the seasonal transition, including focusing on the… -
In the News: Lana Medina on the Changing Way Fans Watch Sports
In the NewsLana Medina, an assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the increasingly fragmented landscape of sports broadcasting. Medina explained that while multiple streaming subscriptions can add costs and complexity for fans, the shift also gives viewers more flexibility and creates new opportunities for teams to… -
In the News: Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson on Responsible Business
In the NewsBritt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership in the Opus College of Business recently wrote an op-ed for the Pioneer Press exploring how global perspectives can reshape the way businesses approach leadership and responsibility. Drawing on ideas shared at an international business ethics conference in Cameroon,… -
Beyond the Crown: Miss Minnesota Anna Brennan Takes on Media Literacy
Humans of St. ThomasAnna Brennan ’26 grew up as social media was coming of age, shaping how she saw herself and the world around her. Now, the newly crowned Miss Minnesota 2026 is drawing on those experiences and her journalism education at the University of St. Thomas to make media literacy the focus of her statewide platform. “I… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Using Geofencing to Improve Public Safety
In the NewsManjeet Rege, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 and FOX 9 about how technology could help address safety concerns after hundreds of electric scooter and e-bike riders gathered in downtown Minneapolis. Rege explained how geofencing could create virtual boundaries that slow or stop scooters from entering highways and other restricted… -
In the News: John Abraham Discusses AI Safety Concerns
Artificial IntelligenceJohn Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 about growing concerns over artificial intelligence after researchers found AI models could exploit weak cybersecurity protections to complete assigned tasks. Abraham said the rapid pace of AI development has outstripped existing safeguards, raising questions about how to balance the technology’s capabilities with… -
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on St. Paul’s Homeless Encampment Closures
In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about St. Paul’s efforts to close its largest homeless encampments. Smith Kondo said long-term solutions should prioritize stable housing, noting that clearing encampments can disrupt access to health care, outreach workers and other essential services. From the conversation:Chelda Smith…