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College of
Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is home to departments, programs, centers and institutes that span the arts, natural sciences, mathematics, social sciences and humanities. The College provides an outstanding liberal arts education that prepares students for successful careers and lives of purpose.
CAS Strategic Plan
In August 2024, the College of Arts and Sciences began the process of developing a strategic plan through meaningful stakeholder engagement. We sought to set clear priorities and ambitious — yet achievable — goals, culminating in a plan that articulates a compelling 5-10 year vision for the college.
CAS: Uniquely Transformative
Get a sense of how the College of Arts & Sciences uses a blend of disciplines (including history, math, sciences, music, film, creative enterprise, economics, ethics, English, modern & classical languages, theology, and philosophy) to Change All Students.
College of Arts & Sciences News
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In the News: Shanan Custer Explains How Actors Memorize Their Lines
Shanan Custer, adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in a WCCO-TV “Good Question” segment explaining how actors are able to memorize large amounts of dialogue during peak performance season. Custer shared that consistent daily practice, breaking material into manageable sections and fully immersing oneself in the text are key strategies actors… The post In the News: Shanan Custer Explains How Actors Memorize Their Lines appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Yayu Feng Explains How a Viral YouTube Video Shaped the Political Conversation
Yayu Feng, assistant professor and media literacy expert at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minnesota Public Radio about how a viral YouTube video by content creator Nick Shirley propelled allegations of child care fraud in Minnesota into the national political spotlight. From the conversation:The Trump administration has frozen millions of dollars allocated to help… The post In the News: Yayu Feng Explains How a Viral YouTube Video Shaped the Political Conversation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Audra Nuru on Communication Habits to Leave Behind in 2026
Audra Nuru, professor of communication studies and family studies at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in Time magazine discussing communication habits experts say people should abandon in 2026. Nuru highlighted how behaviors such as overusing artificial intelligence tools, leaving messages unanswered, and offering mixed signals can erode authenticity and emotional clarity, emphasizing that effective… The post In the News: Audra Nuru on Communication Habits to Leave Behind in 2026 appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on What a Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal Could Mean for Consumers
Tyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with “Minnesota Live” about the reports that Netflix is considering purchasing Warner Bros., breaking down how a deal of that scale could reshape the film industry and affect how audiences watch movies at home and in theaters. The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on What a Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal Could Mean for Consumers appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.