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In the News: Phil Esten on the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to WCCO Radio about the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. He detailed what fans can expect in the exciting new facility. From the interview: “The project is just flowing. Believe it or not, there were only 14 months since…
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In the News: Mark Osler on New Strategies for Presidential Pardons
Law NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to Billboard and Music Times about how the legal team of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is strategizing to petition for a presidential pardon. Combs could serve up to 20 years after being convicted on two counts of transporting people for prostitution. From the story: Mark Osler,… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on AI’s Impact on Entry-Level Jobs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KSTP-TV about the economy and how starting a career is becoming more difficult due to the impact of artificial intelligence. From the story: “It’s harder to find that first job for college graduates,… -
In the News: University of St. Thomas Hosts ‘Upskilling’ Training for Machinists
Engineering NewsMechanical engineering Professor John Wentz spoke to the St. Paul Pioneer Press about how the University of St. Thomas hosted ‘upskilling’ training for machinists this past summer. The training was meant to meet industry demand for manufacturing labor. From the story: The manufacturing industry involves highly skilled workers and it’s rapidly advancing with technology. But… -
In the News: Erica Embury on Opportunities at Dougherty Family College
In the NewsErica Embury, associate director of admissions for Dougherty Family College, spoke to WCCO Radio host Sheletta Brundidge about the opportunities for young scholars at Dougherty Family College. From the story: Do you have a child that’s looking at colleges? If you need a different pathway than signing up at an expensive four-year institution, Erica Embury,… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Furniture Tariffs
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to ABC News about the implication of furniture tariffs. The Trump administration has threatened to tax American companies that import furniture. From the story: President Donald Trump in recent days threatened to slap tariffs on furniture, which would… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege Op-Ed on the Future of Learning in EdTech Digest
Engineering NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently wrote an op-ed for EdTech Digest on the future of learning. From the story: The World Economic Forum’s stark projection that 39% of today’s core skills will become obsolete by 2030 forces us to confront a fundamental… -
In the News: John Tauer on the St. Thomas vs. Saint John’s Game
In the NewsMen’s basketball coach John Tauer spoke to WCCO Radio regarding the Tommie-Johnnie rivalry. St. Thomas and Saint John’s will face each other on the basketball court Dec. 11. From the broadcast: John Tauer is the head basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas. He brings good news about Minnesota’s best rivalry … Tommie versus… -
In the News: John Abraham on Climate Change and Air Turbulence
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, spoke to AFP about how climate change impacts air turbulence. New scientific evidence suggests air turbulence will get worse as climate change warms the Earth. The story ran in Barron’s and numerous other media outlets. From the story: In addition to worrying travelers, turbulence is also the main cause… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer Discusses Public Safety, New Arena and More
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer joined Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio live at the Minnesota State Fair to discuss a variety of topics including: the balance between maintaining an open campus and ensuring safety; the role of faith and community support in overcoming grief; the success of the university’s philanthropy efforts; the value…