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In the News: Mark Osler on Minnesota as a Target of Federal Immigration Crackdowns
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, was quoted by Reuters in coverage examining heightened federal immigration enforcement in Minnesota following the fatal shooting of a motorist by an ICE agent. Osler explained that Minnesota has become a focal point for President Donald Trump’s criticism due to political conflicts with state leaders,…
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Oceans Shatter Heat Records, John Abraham's Research Reveals
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of thermal sciences at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, is featured in national and international coverage examining record ocean warming, with news outlets citing his research on ocean heat content as a key indicator of climate change. Abraham’s work shows that the world’s oceans have absorbed unprecedented amounts of… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains Why Grocery Prices Remain High
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, shared insight on the “Marketplace” podcast examining why grocery prices remain elevated years after the pandemic. Schipper explained that while supply chain disruptions, tariffs and weather events have contributed to rising food costs, prices may not fall if… -
In the News: Shanan Custer Explains How Actors Memorize Their Lines
In the NewsShanan Custer, adjunct faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in a WCCO-TV “Good Question” segment explaining how actors are able to memorize large amounts of dialogue during peak performance season. Custer shared that consistent daily practice, breaking material into manageable sections and fully immersing oneself… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams Op-Ed on Equity and Accountability
In the NewsYohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, authored an op-ed published in the Minnesota Star Tribune examining how the Minnesota Council of Churches has grappled with racial equity and accountability over time. In the piece, Williams reflects on historical patterns of institutional retreat when efforts… -
In the News: Mark Osler Discusses the Future of Presidential Pardons
In the NewsMark Osler, professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a nationally recognized expert on clemency, was quoted by Straight Arrow News in an in-depth analysis of how presidential pardon practices have changed in the wake of the Jan. 6 cases. Osler explained that a president’s use of pardon power… -
In the News: Christopher Wong Michaelson on Rethinking the Workweek
In the NewsChristopher Wong Michaelson, professor of business ethics and social responsibility at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, co authored an article for The Conversation examining why the traditional 40 hour workweek may no longer be the best fit for many workers. Michaelson discussed the historical roots of the modern work schedule, growing concerns about… -
In the News: Jena Zangs Helps Develop AI App to Personalize Classroom Learning
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Chief Data and Analytics Officer Jena Zangs ’10, ’18 MS was featured on KARE 11 for her role in developing a new artificial intelligence-powered classroom app that personalizes learning for K-12 students. Zangs explained how the tool allows teachers to adapt a single lesson plan to support multiple reading levels, special… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege Shares Perspective on AI’s Growing Role in Society
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of data science and software engineering at the University of St. Thomas, appeared on WCCO-TV to discuss the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and what it means for society. Rege outlined how advances in AI offer significant benefits across industries while also raising concerns about misuse, transparency and long-term impacts, encouraging viewers… -
In the News: Tommie Dance Team Readies for National Stage
AthleticsWCCO-TV featured the University of St. Thomas Tommie dance team as the program prepares for its return to the UDA College Nationals in Orlando. The 18-time national champion team is coming off a second-place finish last season and continues to compete at the Division I level under head coach Julia Harris, with dancers fine-tuning their…