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In the News: David Deeds on Policy Changes Impacting Small Businesses
In the NewsOpus College of Business Professor David Deeds, Schulze Endowed Chair in Entrepreneurship and director of the Morrison Center, talked to Next Avenue on how recent policy changes posed by the Trump administration are affecting small businesses. From the story: President Donald Trump says his administration’s policies are “unleashing a new era of opportunity” for the…
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In the News: Seth Ketron on Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle Ad
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to FOX 9 on two occasions about a recent American Eagle ad featuring Sydney Sweeney. From the interviews: “It’s hard to separate the political from the financial. A lot of millennials (and Gen Z) make decisions on what… -
In the News: Nicole Kettwick on Vance Boelter Trial
In the NewsNicole Kettwick, University of St. Thomas School of Law adjunct faculty member, spoke to WCCO-TV about the complexities of bringing Vance Boelter to trial. From the interview: Vance Boelter, the man charged in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, pleaded not guilty in federal court last week. Nicole Kettwick, an adjunct professor at the University of… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Computer Chip Tariffs
In the NewsDave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KSTP-TV regarding new tariffs on computer chips affecting local manufacturers. From the story: “To a certain degree, we’re like the Silicon Valley of the Midwest when it comes to chips,” explains Dave Vang, a finance professor at the University of St. Thomas.… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Consumer Spending
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to Scripps News on trends in consumer spending. The Commerce Department issued new data regarding consumer spending in May and June. Prices rose 2.6% in June compared to a year ago and spending is down… -
In the News: John Abraham on Aircraft Turbulence and Climate Change
In the NewsA plane made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport July 30 after dozens of people were injured by “significant” in-flight turbulence, according to the airline. Dr. John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor, spoke to WCCO-TV about how climate change contributes to turbulence. From the story: “Generally speaking, flying by air is still a safe… -
In the News: How St. Thomas Is Creating a Culture of Encounter
In the NewsSenior Naomi Peters, majoring in finance and entrepreneurship with minors in Catholic studies and interfaith leadership, wrote an article about a culture of encounter in Interfaith America magazine. She quoted Hans Gustafson, senior adjunct faculty and director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies, as she detailed the steps needed to create successful cross-cultural… -
In the News: Fred de Sam Lazaro on the Future of Minnesotan Immigrants
In the NewsFred de Sam Lazaro, executive director of the Under-Told Stories Project at the University of St. Thomas, wrote about the future of Minnesota’s immigrants in a commentary published in the Minnesota Star Tribune. From the story: I first set foot in the U.S. 50 years ago this month, arriving in San Francisco years before many more would come through that gateway… -
In the News: John Abraham on Wildfire Smoke
In the NewsDr. John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke on WCCO Radio regarding wildfire smoke. Strong winds have carried Canadian wildfire smoke to Minnesota and the central United States. From the interview: Wildfires are increasing because of dryer conditions in Canada, at the same time as Minnesota is experiencing more extreme… -
In the News: Law Dean Daniel B. Kelly Profiled in Hennepin Lawyer
In the NewsSchool of Law Dean Daniel B. Kelly was profiled in Hennepin Lawyer about his journey from Notre Dame to his first year leading the law school at the University of St. Thomas. From the story: “My rookie season has been a blast,” Dean Daniel B. Kelly remarked, when asked how he's settled into his role…