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In the News: Buffy Smith Op-Ed on Proposed TRIO Cut Published in Diverse
In the NewsDr. Buffy Smith, dean of Dougherty Family College, recently wrote an op-ed for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education on how a proposed budget cut to TRIO programs could shut the door on opportunity and erode the strength of the American middle class. From the story: As a child growing up in public housing in Milwaukee,…
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In the News: Seth Ketron on Southdale Center’s Luxury Wing
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about Southdale Center’s new dedicated wing for luxury stores. From the story: It’s a new era for the first enclosed mall in America. Seven new luxury retailers are set to open for business… -
In the News: Andrew Babula on Property Taxes
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune regarding property taxes. Assessment trends in Minnesota’s two largest cities reflect the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and high interest rates in Minneapolis and St. Paul. From… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Wholesale Inflation
CAS NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was interviewed by CNN regarding wholesale inflation in the month of May. From the story: U.S. wholesale inflation rose slightly in May, driven in part by costlier goods; however, tariff-related effects were largely muted. The… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams Discusses Prevalance of Political Violence
In the NewsYohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, spoke to Angela Davis of MPR News about our politically polarized society in the aftermath of fatal shooting of the Minnesota Democratic House Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and the shooting and wounding of Democratic Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. "We… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Public Officials and Federal Charges
In the NewsLaw Professor Rachel Moran spoke to KARE 11 about former state Sen. Justin Eichorn, who filed to dismiss the federal charges against him for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. From the story: In court documents filed Friday, Eichorn moved to dismiss the charges based on what his lawyers called “vindictive and selective prosecution.” “They’re… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the Financial Impact of Pardons
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler provided insights to PolitiFact for an article analyzing the cost of pardons issued by President Donald Trump. Liz Oyer, a former Justice Department attorney handling pardons, has publicly criticized the administration, including its approach to pardons. From the story: Liz Oyer, a longtime Justice Department… -
In the News: Yayu Feng on Social Media as a Tool for Activism
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune about the importance of social media to activist organizations. From the story: As word spread Tuesday about a large law enforcement presence involving immigration officers in south Minneapolis, a crowd of around 200 residents… -
In the News: Lisa Waldner on Right-Wing Movements
In the NewsThe Minnesota Star Tribune interviewed Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice Lisa Waldner about the Norse patch seen worn by an ICE agent in the recent Minneapolis raid. From the story: As dozens of federal officers stormed a Minneapolis Mexican restaurant Tuesday as part of a large-scale operation, one agent drew special attention from protestors and social… -
In the News: Paul Gavrilyuk on the Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea
In the NewsProfessor Paul L. Gavrilyuk, who holds the Aquinas Chair in Theology and Philosophy, spoke to the Catholic News Service about the impact of the Council of Nicaea. The council celebrates its 1,700th anniversary, from its first congregation in 325. From the story: When Christians recite the Creed, they make a statement of faith initially formulated…