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In the News: Thomas Berg on Religious Parental Opt-Out Case
In the NewsThomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, commented for NPR’s “All Things Considered” and WORLD on a recent Supreme Court case that gives parents more sway over schooling. From the NPR story: Finally, the Supreme Court issued a major religion decision about the rights of parents to opt their children out of classes…
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In the News: St. Thomas Basketball Opens Arena Against Army West Point
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams will open their home schedule with a doubleheader against Army West Point. Multiple outlets write about the news. From the Pioneer Press story: The University of St. Thomas’ basketball teams will open their new arena with a men’s/women’s doubleheader at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on Nov.… -
In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Middle East Conflict
In the NewsShaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Angela Davis at MPR News about the history and complexities of the Iran-Israel-U.S. relationship and possible implication of recent developments. From the story: After the U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, Israel launched… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Capital Punishment
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to WCCO-TV about the possibility of the death penalty being used in Minnesota. A 114-year-old ban still holds; however, recent crimes have raised questions about federal prosecutors pursuing the punishment in Minnesota. From the story: The high-profile assassination of a top Minnesota lawmaker and her husband could… -
In the News: St. Thomas Completes Transition to Division I Athletics
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas received final confirmation as a Division I program on June 23, and is now fully eligible to compete in postseason play, including NCAA tournaments and championships. The Minnesota Star Tribune and KSTP-TV covered the exciting development. From the Minnesota Star Tribune story: St. Thomas, which has been a provisional member… -
In the News: Dr. Tyler Schipper on Oil Prices
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the impact of oil prices on businesses and consumers. From the story: Despite an announced Middle East ceasefire on Monday, there are concerns about oil prices and whether people will be paying more.… -
In the News: Natasa Dragovic on STEM Outreach Ahead of International Olympiad
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Assistant Professor of Mathematics Natasa Dragovic was featured in The Free Press Journal for her role in an outreach event ahead of the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), to be hosted in Mumbai this August. From the story: The Sky Explorers, in collaboration with the organizing committee of… -
In the News: Christopher Wong Michaelson on the Effectiveness of Boycotts
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor Christopher Wong Michaelson spoke to Mpls.St.Paul Magazine about recent consumer boycotts aimed at major corporations – including Target – and the complex factors that determine whether such actions succeed. From the story: Standing in line at Costco recently, an acquaintance looked at her watch. She’d spent… -
In the News: David Vang on Rising Layoffs and the Slowing Economy
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Opus College of Business Professor David Vang spoke to KSTP-TV about the increase in layoffs across Minnesota and how they may reflect broader trends in the economy. From the story: The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has received 33 WARN notices from employers this year – already outpacing the… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on State vs. Federal Prosecution of Vance Boelter
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Rachel Moran spoke to KSTP regarding Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s request to prosecute Vance Boelter in state court before federal prosecutors pursue their case. From the story: Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty wants to prosecute the case against Vance Boelter before the U.S. Attorney’s Office does,…