CAS Strategic Plan
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College of Arts & Sciences News
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Rising Gas Prices and Small Businesses
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about how rising gas prices are impacting small businesses. As fuel costs climb, Schipper noted that ongoing global factors, including the war with Iran, are contributing to higher costs and creating challenges for local business owners. From the story:With… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Rising Gas Prices and Small Businesses appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Under-Told Stories Project Nominated for Peabody and Emmy Awards
Two projects produced by The Under-Told Stories Project, a collaboration between PBS and the University of St. Thomas, have been nominated for the News Emmy and Peabody awards. The Under-Told Stories Project is run by St. Thomas employees Fred de Sam Lazaro and Simeon Lancaster '17. "We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to tell… The post Under-Told Stories Project Nominated for Peabody and Emmy Awards appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on U.S. Iran Conflict
Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran one month into the war. In the conversation with host Catharine Richert, Ahmadi analyzed what has unfolded so far, what may come next, and how recent comments from President… The post In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on U.S. Iran Conflict appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Global Forces Driving Inflation
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with multiple media outlets about rising gas prices and ongoing inflation concerns as global tensions impact the economy. Schipper pointed to factors such as tariffs and conflict in the Middle East as key drivers influencing inflation and Federal Reserve decision-making, noting… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Global Forces Driving Inflation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.