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In the News: Natasa Dragovic Op-Ed on Elections in a Dynamically Evolving Electorate
In the NewsNataša Dragović, assistant professor of mathematics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently wrote an op-ed for the news blog of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) on how to win elections in a dynamically evolving electorate. From the story: Politicians use various strategies to garner voters and win…
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In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Noncitizen Voting Irregularities
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the public exchange related to noncitizen voting involving Republican state legislators and the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office. From the article:It’s a felony for a noncitizen to vote in a Minnesota election, punishable by deportation, and only… -
In the News: Daniel B. Kelly on Forming Lawyers Rooted in Faith and Human Dignity
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Dean Daniel B. Kelly shared his insights with Our Sunday Visitor as to why Catholic law schools play a vital role in forming lawyers who view their profession as a vocation rooted in faith, moral reasoning and the pursuit of justice. From the article:Today, the American Bar Association, the… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on Jackie Robinson’s Quiet Strength
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, sat down with Katy Milkman, host of the “Choiceology” podcast, to explain how Jackie Robinson’s restraint and strategic discipline helped dismantle racial barriers in Major League Baseball. From the podcast:Katy Milkman: But the kind of man that it took to do… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Likelihood of Minnesota Going Into a Recession
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Axios Twin Cities to discuss the possibility that Minnesota is going into a recession. From the article: Minnesota is one of 22 states at high risk of a recession, according to a new analysis from Mark… -
In the News: Buffy Smith Talks About How Parents of College Students Feel FOMO
DFC NewsDr. Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Sheletta Brundidge of WCCO Radio regarding parental FOMO, assisting children in navigating larger college classrooms, fostering peer accountability, cultivating a sense of belonging and other related topics. From the interview (Segment starts at 17:15): Brundidge: The one thing… -
In the News: St. Thomas Men’s Basketball Deemed Summit League Preseason Favorite
AthleticsThe St. Thomas men’s basketball team was featured in a FOX 9 video about the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena and the Summit League Championships. Coach Johnny Tauer and student-athletes Nolan Minessale and Carter Bjerke spoke at Summit League Media Day about the upcoming basketball season. From the story: Reporter: Another question for both of… -
In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Halloween Sleep Struggles
In the NewsRoxanne Prichard, psychology and neuroscience professor, recently spoke to Sleep.com about the bedtime woes that follow this spooky, sugar-filled, late-night holiday. From the story:For some parents, the horror of Halloween isn’t the scary movies or haunted houses, it’s trying to get kids to bed after they’ve eaten their weight in candy. But even if you… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Court Upholding Minneapolis’ Denial of Ex-Cop Legal Fees
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Minnesota Public Radio about a recent Minnesota Court of Appeals decision that upheld the city’s choice not to indemnify a former police officer. From the article: In a rare move, the city of Minneapolis says it will not cover the… -
In the News: Ali Ling on if We Can Afford to Clean Up Forever Chemicals
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently a guest on an episode of the “(don’t) Waste Water!” podcast, where she discussed common misconceptions about PFAS treatment, the processes involved, and the economic factors that influence effective solutions. From the podcast: Host: What is the…