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In the News: St. Thomas Theologians Reflect on Nostra Aetate in Star Tribune Op-Ed
In the NewsMark DelCogliano, chair of the Department of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, along with Rabbi Ryan Dulkin, director of the university’s Encountering Judaism Initiative, and Hans Gustafson, director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies, co-wrote an op-ed for Minnesota Star Tribune reflecting on the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Vatican II…
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In the News: Shannon Scott on Pop Culture’s Obsession With Witches
In the NewsShannon Scott, a faculty member in the English Department at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, recently joined MPR News host Jacob Aloi to discuss why witches remain so popular and why pop culture can’t seem to get enough of them. From the conversation: Aloi: I really love talking about witches from folklore. And… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Rising Housing Prices in Minnesota
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with Minnesota Star Tribune about how home prices in Minnesota are climbing faster than incomes, putting homeownership – once a key symbol of middle-class stability – beyond reach for many residents. From the article:... In… -
In the News: St. Thomas Student Joins MPR Panel on the Value of College
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas student Marquan Harper, a digital media arts and marketing management major in the Emerging Media Department within the College of Arts and Sciences, recently joined Minnesota Public Radio’s North Star Journey Live panel to explore the question: Is college still worth it? The conversation brought together various students, counselors, and community members who shared their experiences and… -
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on the Relationship Between Teacher Pay and Graduation Rates
Edu NewsChelda Smith Kondo, associate professor of education at the University of St. Thomas School of Education, spoke with KSTP about teacher salary negotiations in Minneapolis and how pay disparities impact retention and educational equity across Minnesota. -
In the News: St. Thomas Administrator and Paralympian Oyuna Uranchimeg Inspires
Humans of St. ThomasOyuna Uranchimeg, an administrative assistant in the Emerging Media Department at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with NBC Sports ahead of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Games. Born and raised in Mongolia, Uranchimeg has spent the last two decades rebuilding her life in Minnesota, transforming personal tragedy into triumph as a Paralympic wheelchair… -
In the News: Andy Babula Discusses the Minneapolis Office Market
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, offered insight into the dramatic shifts reshaping Minneapolis’ downtown office market. Following the steep discount sale of Wells Fargo Center, Babula weighed in on what the deal signals for future property values and the… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Breaks Down Recent Economic Headlines
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, sat down with “Minnesota Live” to discuss the impact of the federal shutdown on SNAP benefits and Gov. Tim Walz’s $4 million allocation for Minnesota food shelves, along with other key economic headlines. -
In the News: Gregory Sisk on the Chances of a President Winning a Case Against His Own Administration
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Gregory Sisk was featured in The Guardian for his analysis of whether a sitting president could successfully sue his own government, offering insight into the legal challenges and constitutional implications such a case would raise. From the article:... Trump has asked the justice department to pay him $230m in… -
In the News: Mark Osler on House Oversight Committee Call for Investigation
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to NPR host Ailsa Chang on “All Things Considered” about the House Oversight Committee’s call for an investigation into President Biden's executive actions signed by autopen. From the conversation: Chang: ... And just to remind everyone, this is a Republican-led committee. What do you make of…