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In the News: Yohuru Williams on Police Accountability and Transparency
In the NewsYohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative and Distinguished University Chair at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about the Minneapolis Police Department’s use of “coaching” to address officer misconduct. Williams discussed how the practice can limit public transparency because coaching is not considered formal discipline under Minnesota law, raising questions…
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In the News: Emily Fitzgerald on Birthright Citizenship
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas clinical nursing professor and certified nurse-midwife Emily Fitzgerald recently wrote an op-ed for the Minnesota Star Tribune about the importance of preserving birthright citizenship as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the issue. In the piece, Fitzgerald argues that ending birthright citizenship would have far-reaching consequences for maternal and child health, public health, and… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and Cybersecurity Threats
In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape. Rege said AI is accelerating cyberthreats by giving bad actors the ability to carry out attacks faster and at a much larger scale. From… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Gouging Gas Prices
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Newsweek about why gasoline prices do not immediately fall when crude oil prices decline. Schipper offered insight into the economic factors driving fuel prices and what consumers can expect as energy markets continue to stabilize. From the article: “While… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative AI Job Scams
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growing use of artificial intelligence in employment scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Rege explained how generative AI is making fraudulent job postings, websites and impersonation attempts increasingly convincing. From the… -
In the News: Melissa Lundquist on Father’s Day Complexities
In the NewsMelissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the complex emotions Father’s Day can bring. Lundquist discussed how holidays often evoke both joy and grief, encouraging people to acknowledge the layered experiences of… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Anti-ICE Conspiracy Case
In the NewsMark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, was recently featured in a Minnesota Public Radio story. The piece focused on the 15 Minnesotans “charged with conspiring to impede or injure federal officers,” but Osler says that proving conspiracy would be difficult to do. From the story: “That’s the essence of conspiracy… -
In the News: Julie Jonas on Digital Privacy and Geofencing
In the NewsJulie Jonas, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with MPR News about a U.S. Supreme Court case examining law enforcement’s use of geofencing warrants. Jonas discussed the privacy implications of location tracking technology, the constitutional questions surrounding digital data collection, and how the court’s decision could shape the balance between… -
Rob Vischer on Meaning, Purpose and the Future of Higher Education
St. Thomas 2030University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for University Business about the importance of educating the whole person as artificial intelligence continues to transform higher education and the workforce. In the piece, Vischer argues that while colleges and universities must help students develop career skills, they must also foster purpose, character,… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and the Future of Work
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, co-authored an opinion piece in MinnPost examining the impact of artificial intelligence on Minnesota workers. Rege argued that policymakers should establish safeguards around workplace uses of AI, including hiring, monitoring, and job displacement, as the technology becomes increasingly integrated…