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In the News: Bruce Gleason on Music in ‘Cold War Cadence’
In the NewsBruce Gleason, a Minnesota musician, U.S. Army veteran and professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Your Classical Radio at MPR about his new book Cold War Cadence, a memoir of his years in the 298th U.S. Army Band in Berlin. He reflects on military music, life in a divided city and what it…
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In the News: Dalma Martinović Weigelt on the Impact of Human Medicines on Aquatic Environments
In the NewsDr. Dalma Martinović Weigelt, a University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences biology professor, spoke with Chemical and Engineering News about how human medicines are quietly affecting aquatic ecosystems. She explained that even low levels of pharmaceuticals can alter fish behavior and survival in unexpected ways. Martinović Weigelt said these hidden impacts are… -
In the News: Ali Ling on the Global Price Tag of PFAS Cleanup
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, joined the “Talking PFAS” podcast to discuss the true cost of removing PFAS from the environment and why reducing ongoing production is essential to avoiding an economic burden that could exceed global GDP. From the conversation:Kayleen Bell: So when… -
In the News: Buffy Smith Op-Ed on Creating Flexible and Affordable Paths to College Degrees
In the NewsBuffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, recently cowrote an op-ed for U.S. News & World Report with Carolyn Gentle-Genitty of Founder’s College at Butler University on the role embedded two-year colleges play in supporting nontraditional learners. The two wrote that flexible schedules, wraparound support and clear routes to… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Presidential Pardons
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke with John Katko of PBS about the purpose and use of presidential pardons. The program also featured insights from former United States Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer, Steve Cohen, and Professor Bernadette Meyler, who joined the discussion on how the pardon power should be applied.… -
St. Thomas Students Paint Mural with Families at Catholic Charities Center
Arts & HumanitiesThe Minnesota Star Tribune followed some University of St. Thomas students from the Dougherty Family College and College of Arts and Sciences when they attended the Family Service Center in Maplewood to help area children receiving shelter services paint a mural on a bare wall. From the story: University of St. Thomas freshman Anayaiah Mason… -
In the News: Andy Babula on the Risks of Real Estate Consolidation in St. Paul
Opus NewsAndy Babula, director of the University of St. Thomas real estate program, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and provided commentary on the collapse of Madison Equities and the deep challenges now facing downtown St. Paul. He explained how the firm’s aggressive acquisition strategy, heavy debt load and concentrated control of key properties created conditions… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Rising Vehicle Repossessions
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with WCCO-TV about the surge in vehicle repossessions and the financial pressures behind it. He said higher car prices, rising interest rates, climbing insurance costs and more expensive repairs are pushing many borrowers to the brink, with… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams Pens Two Op-Eds on Black Women in the Workforce
In the NewsYohuru Williams, distinguished university chair and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, coauthored a USA Today opinion piece on why Black women are facing disproportionate job cuts. And another one for the Minnesota Star Tribune. In both, Williams highlights the long history of undervaluation that shapes the experiences of… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on the Viral ‘Bird Theory’ Relationship Test
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, offered expert commentary to Yahoo! for a story on the viral Bird Theory relationship trend. She explained how small bids for connection function in healthy relationships, why one missed moment is rarely a warning sign, and what…