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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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A Professor’s Challenge: Who Gets to Decide What’s True?
April Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, challenges how students understand the way knowledge is created, shared and understood. At the center of her most recent course, Science, Media and Social Impact, is how science interacts with the media and public perception. At the… The post A Professor’s Challenge: Who Gets to Decide What’s True? appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Ben Barrett '26: Music as a Shared Experience
The sound of "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd flows into the hall outside of Benjamin Barretts' room. The music doesn't come from a speaker, but from Barrett playing the guitar. A senior at the University of St. Thomas, he grew up listening to Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin with his dad, who has a collection… The post Ben Barrett '26: Music as a Shared Experience appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Fuel Costs and Inflation
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about how rising gas prices are contributing to higher inflation across the economy. Schipper explained that increases in fuel costs are affecting not only what consumers pay at the pump, but also prices at grocery stores and retail… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Fuel Costs and Inflation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Peter Gregg on Influencer Culture
Peter Gregg, associate professor and chair of the Emerging Media Department at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the intense public reactions surrounding controversial social media influencers. Gregg explained that audiences often form strong emotional connections with online personalities because social media creates a sense of intimacy and belonging.… The post In the News: Peter Gregg on Influencer Culture appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.