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In the News: Bernard Brady Explains Where Halloween Originates
In the NewsDr. Bernie Brady, theology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the historical and cultural origins of Halloween. In the interview, he explored how ancient traditions, religious observances and community celebrations evolved into the modern-day spooky holiday we know and love.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on What Target’s Layoffs Reveal About the Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, shared his insights with multiple media outlets on the recent Target layoffs and what they reveal about broader trends in the white-collar job market and consumer sentiment. From KSTP: From KARE 11: ... “It’s right in our backyard,”… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Clemency Process
Business & LawMark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and national expert on clemency, spoke with NBC News about President Donald Trump’s recent wave of pardons and commutations. From the article: ... Mark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minnesota who is… -
In the News: MayKao Hang on Celebrating 5 Years of Morrison Family College of Health
In the NewsDr. MayKao Y. Hang, vice president and founding dean of the Morrison Family College of Health, spoke with WCCO-TV about the University of St. Thomas’ rapid growth in health education. In just five years, the college’s nursing program has nearly doubled in size, reflecting its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the community. -
In the News: University of St. Thomas Opens Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas officially opened the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on its St. Paul, Minnesota, campus on Oct. 24. The opening attracted coverage from numerous media outlets. From the Minnesota Star Tribune: ... This arena is a threat to the Gophers and other hockey programs in the state that ended up with… -
In the News: Kristen Hatfield on Student Enrollment
In the NewsKristen Hatfield, director of undergraduate admissions at the University of St. Thomas, commented on the record-breaking enrollment numbers the university achieved this fall. Her remarks, shared with the Minnesota Star Tribune, shed light on the factors driving St. Thomas’ largest-ever class of first-time, first-year students. From the article:... A few private nonprofit colleges and universities… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the History of Police Reform in Minneapolis
In the NewsFounding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Yohuru Williams, sat down with MPR News host Nina Moini to discuss the long and complex history of police reform in Minneapolis, a topic often framed around the events of 2020, but with roots stretching back more than a century. From the… -
In the News: Feature Story on St. Thomas’ Kasota Stone Tradition
AthleticsKARE 11 recently ran a feature on St. Thomas’ nearly 100-year tradition of building with Kasota stone, a distinctive Minnesota limestone that has become a hallmark of its campus architecture. Jim Brummer, vice president of facilities management, spoke with the station. From the story:The University of St. Thomas is built on tradition. “Since 1931, it… -
In the News: Melissa Lundquist on the Emotional Challenges of an Empty Nest
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, sat down with MPR News host Catharine Richert and Allina Health psychologist David Nathan to discuss the emotional mix of pride, grief, and rediscovery that comes with an empty nest… -
In the News: Ali Ling Op-Ed on Opportunity Cost of Treating PFAS in Drinking Water
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, wrote an op-ed for MinnPost on how society should be spending money on needed infrastructure. From the story:Everyone deserves clean water. It’s integral to health and society as we know it. But water is not simply clean or not clean –…