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In the News: Tyler Schipper Discusses the Federal Reserve
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently discussed the Federal Reserve on WCCO Radio. He explained why interest rates aren’t changing with recent economic reports. From the interview: The board of governors decided to not reduce interest rates. However, there were…
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In the News: Roxanne Prichard on Sleep as a Feminist Issue
In the NewsDr. Roxanne Prichard, professor of psychology and neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently wrote a feature story for Ms. magazine in which she examines the historic and modern factors contributing to issues in women's sleep health. Prichard argues that women's sleep is a feminist political issue and… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the US Economy
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 about the potential direction of the U.S. economy. From the story: This week is filled with new financial data and insights that could offer a clearer picture of the current state of… -
In the News: Paul Omodt on Crisis Communications
In the NewsPaul Omodt ’89, ’99 MBA, emerging media adjunct faculty, wrote an article on crisis communications for Minnesota Cities magazine. He outlined how Burnsville leaders handled the February 2024 tragedy. From the article: On Feb. 18, 2024, a tragedy forever changed the Burnsville community. Police officers and firefighter/paramedics responded to a domestic disturbance involving a woman… -
In the News: School of Engineering Hosts Boot Camp for Machinists
Engineering NewsThe School of Engineering was featured in Twin Cities Business magazine and Technical Education Post regarding a no-cost boot camp being offered to machinists this summer. The initiative is aimed at upskilling machinists. From the Twin Cities Business story: With machines taking on more manufacturing work, humans need to step up their technical skills to stay… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Minnesota Housing Prices
In the NewsAndy Babula, finance professor and director of the real estate program at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke to MPR News regarding housing prices in Minnesota. Prices across the state and the Twin Cities metro are hitting all-time highs. From the interview: In the Twin Cities alone, the median price is $401,000.… -
In The News: Tyler Schipper on the Stock Market and 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 KSTP-TV about the stock market bouncing back and how tariffs are impacting prices in stores. How consumers feel about the economy depends on where they are with their finances, he said. He cited… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Racial Justice and Police Reform
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with The Christian Science Monitor on the sentencing of the police officer who shot Breonna Taylor. From the story: A federal judge sentenced a former Louisville, Kentucky, police officer to 33 months in prison, with three years of supervised release, for his… -
In the News: Liz Wilkinson on the Social Impact of Women’s Sports
In the NewsDr. Liz Wilkinson, director of the Luann Dummer Center for Women, recently wrote an op-ed for Ms. magazine. She details the recent and historical social justice movements in women’s sports and the surge in popularity that has followed. From the story: On June 14, the players and coaching staff of Angel City Football Club, the women’s… -
In the News: Andy Babula on the Housing Market
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 with the Minnesota Star Tribune and WCCO Radio about the Twin Cities housing market. From the Minnesota Star Tribune story: When Matt Baker started selling real estate about four decades ago, a…