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In the News: Audra Nuru on Keeping Peace at the Thanksgiving Table
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with multiple outlets about how to handle politically charged conversations at Thanksgiving and create healthier dynamics at the holiday table. She offered guidance on preparing for difficult topics, recognizing emotional triggers and using respectful communication to maintain connection even when disagreements…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Why Minnesota’s Economy Feels Strained
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MinnPost about the hidden stresses emerging in Minnesota’s economy despite strong headline indicators. Schipper explained why rising unemployment duration, mismatched job openings and widening gaps in opportunity signal deeper structural challenges for many workers across the state. From the article:Minnesota’s unemployment rate… -
In the News: Thanh Pham on Leading St. Thomas Volleyball Into a New Division I Era
AthleticsThanh Pham, head volleyball coach at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about his remarkable journey from refugee infant to longtime Tommies coach and how he has built the program into a Summit League contender. Pham reflected on his path from Augsburg assistant to national champion at St. Thomas and discussed… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on How Import Prices Signal Who Pays for Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Marketplace about how import and export data can shed light on the real impact of former President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Schipper explained why import price reports have become essential for understanding who is absorbing tariff costs and how these price changes influence… -
In the News: Michael Rota on Renewing Family Faith Formation
In the NewsMichael Rota, professor of philosophy at the University of St. Thomas and director of the Psychology of Faith project, spoke with the National Catholic Register about the growing movement toward family-focused faith formation as parishes look for new ways to help young Catholics stay connected to the Church. Rota explained how involving parents directly in catechesis… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Real-World Uses of the Metaverse
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, spoke with TechTarget about the growing number of real-world use cases for the metaverse as immersive technologies rapidly advance. Rege explained how digital twins, AR-supported retail and large-scale virtual environments… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Avoiding Social Media Shopping Scams
In the NewsSeth Ketron, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KSTP about the rise in social media shopping scams and why consumers should be cautious when making holiday purchases online. From the segment:Retail expert Seth Ketron at the University of St. Thomas said the rise of “micro-influencers” on social… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on How AI Fabricated a Viral Clinton-Trump Video
In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with PolitiFact about a viral video depicting President Donald Trump touching former President Bill Clinton and explained why forensic analysis shows the clip was created using artificial intelligence. From the article:When then-President Bill Clinton and real estate mogul… -
In the News: Aaron Sackett on Target’s Effort to Rebuild Customer Loyalty
In the NewsAaron Sackett, marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with MPR News about Target’s new training guidance that encourages employees to smile and interact more with customers as the company works to rebuild shopper loyalty. From the conversation:Minnesota-based retail giant Target is encouraging its store employees to smile and… -
In the News: Glenn Caruso on St. Thomas Preparing for No. 1 NDSU
In the NewsGlenn Caruso, head football coach at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about the Tommies’ season finale at No. 1 North Dakota State and what the matchup means for the program.