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In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains How Tariffs Affect Americans
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Economics Tyler Schipper appeared on KARE 11’s “KARE to Explain” to discuss the real-world impact of tariffs and why Americans – especially consumers – end up footing the bill. From the interview: Tariffs, often discussed in the context of international trade or political maneuvering, are ultimately taxes on…
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In the News: Dr. Renee Buhr on Recent Developments in the Middle East
In the NewsRenee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with WCCO Radio about recent developments in the Israeli-Iranian conflict. From the WCCO Radio interview: Host: Each and every day there is a new phase, a new aspect of this conflict between Iran and Israel.… -
In the News: Todd Lawrence and Heather Shirey on Urban Art Mapping Project
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas professors Todd Lawrence (English) and Heather Shirey (art history) spoke to MPR News about their ongoing efforts through the Urban Art Mapping project to preserve the art that emerged in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing. From the story: Todd Lawrence is wedged between a taco truck and a brick wall… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer Advocates for Private University Funding
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for The Hill advocating for the continued federal funding of private higher education institutions. The piece is a response to a recent congressional bill proposing new fees on private institutions based on students’ post-graduation choices. From the story: A judicial clerkship doesn’t pay much,… -
In the News: Bob Shoemake and the Selim Center on Lifelong Learning for Older Minnesotans
People & CultureUniversity of St. Thomas Selim Center for Lifelong Learning Director Bob Shoemake spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune about how older Minnesotans are embracing education to stay mentally sharp, socially connected, and civically engaged. From the story: As the U.S. population continues to gray and people live longer, the crop of older adult students will… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Protecting Personal Information
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke to WCCO-TV about how to keep personal information safe. From the story: Charging documents against Vance Boelter, 57, include an image from a notebook that contained several websites used to look up personal information. As Caroline… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Potential Sentencing of Vance Boelter
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler spoke to The Associated Press regarding the potential sentencing of Vance Boelter, the man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another. From the story: (Boelter) could face something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration: the death… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Trial Delay of State Senator
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke to Minnesota Public Radio regarding the trial of state Sen. Nicole Mitchell. A Becker County judge has delayed Mitchell’s criminal burglary trial indefinitely, following the weekend shootings of two fellow Minnesota lawmakers. From the story: Mitchell is facing two felony burglary charges for allegedly… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on Fees for EV Owners
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, electrical and computer engineering adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, spoke to the Minnesota Star Tribune regarding fees for electric vehicle owners. From the story: Starting next year, Minnesota electric vehicle owners will have to pay at least double to register their EVs. Blame the change on their freedom… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Pardons and Restitution
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law Professor Mark Osler recently spoke with ABC News on how lawyers say that President Trump’s pardons have shortchanged fraud victims of millions of dollars in restitution. From the story: In April, fresh off a presidential pardon that sprung him from prison, convicted fraudster Jason Galanis embarked on a new and audacious…