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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…
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In the News: John Spry on Tariff Concerns for Retailers
In the NewsJohn Spry, professor of finance at the Opus College of Business, talked to KSTP about the potential effects of tariffs on Dollar General. The retailer has seen record-breaking sales and increased profits, but voiced concerns about the future. From the story: The company says its operating profit increased 5.5% to $576.1 million. The retailer released… -
In the News: Catherine Grant Provides Summer Gardening Insights
In the NewsCatherine Grant, greenhouse and medicinal garden manager at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about the best ways to set yourself up for a successful summer garden. From the story: Maybe you’re growing tomatoes on the back deck or trying to fill your yard with vibrant flowers. Or maybe… -
In the News: John Abraham on Climate Science
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss climate science and how Minnesota could export energy from wind and solar. From the WCCO Radio interview: Host: The USDA is trying to erase climate data. Why would they try to erase climate data? What is… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Prison Sentences for Human Smugglers
In the NewsMark Osler, law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke to MPR News about the prison sentences for convicted human smugglers after an Indian family’s deaths on the Canada-U.S. border. From the story: More than three years after a family of four from India froze to death while trying to… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Minneapolis Consent Decree
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, talked with KARE 11 about the consent decree for the Minneapolis Police Department being dismissed. From the interview: Host: The words like consent decree could be a little bit confusing. What does that mean? Tell us what a consent decree is and why, in… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Walmart Price Increases
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with “Minnesota Live” on KSTP-TV about Walmart announcing price increases to supplement tariffs. From the interview: Host: It sounds like they (Walmart) are doing their best to not have the tariffs be on some… -
In the News: Peter Gregg on Government Wanting Tariffs on Foreign Films
In the NewsWhen it comes to foreign film production, it's not so easy to enact tariffs on the service provided as it is on an imported product Dr. Peter Gregg, the digital media arts coordinator and associate professor and department chair in the Department of Emerging Media within the College of Arts and Sciences at the University… -
St. Thomas Music Business Degree Highlighted in U.S. News & World Report
In the NewsThe Bachelor of Arts in music business degree at the University of St. Thomas was recently highlighted in a U.S. News & World Report article explaining how music business and management programs offer a mix of the creative and commercial aspects of the music industry. From the article: If you love music but are more… -
In the News: Tanya Rand and Bob Shoemake Op-Ed on Older Adults Published in MinnPost
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Social Work Clinical Faculty and Coordinator of Aging Services Tanya Rand, along with Selim Center for Lifelong Learning Director Bob Shoemake, recently co-wrote an op-ed for MinnPost on supporting older adults as society ages. From the story: When “Older Americans Month” was established in 1963 by President John F.…