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Partner with the College of Arts & Sciences
The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of St. Thomas strives to improve the community by creating lasting partnerships between organizations and our community of scholars.
Working alongside our partners, we tackle real-world problems by leveraging the knowledge and expertise of our faculty and students. From investigating the importance of community identity through urban art to rethinking how we approach sustainability, our scholars can help your organization make positive change in the community. We also provide access to a rich student pool for internship and employment opportunities.
How You Can Partner With Us
Partnerships with Local Organizations
The College of Arts & Sciences has many ways for students, faculty and local organizations to address real-world issues. Our interdisciplinary teams bring their academic research lenses to solve problems in the community. Our recent partnerships have included the YWCA of St. Paul, Midway Murals, St. Peter Claver Catholic School, Metro Transit and PLACE.
Faculty Research
Your organization can partner with our faculty on research that creates positive change in the world. In the past, our community partners have worked with faculty on research that ranges from determining the economic feasibility of implementing sustainable technology to using predictive modeling to control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer.
Internships
Students in the College of Arts & Sciences are equipped with the practical skills and academic knowledge they need to take on a diverse array of projects in the modern workplace. Students have interned with organizations such as Delta Airlines, Medtronic, Target, Merrill Lynch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and more.
Contact Information for Community Partners
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to us if you want to learn more about partnering with the College of Arts & Sciences.
Kris Wammer
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
khwammer@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-6004
Partnerships with Local Organizations
The College of Arts & Sciences has many ways for students, faculty and local organizations to address real-world issues. Our interdisciplinary teams bring their academic research lenses to solve problems in the community. Our recent partnerships have included the YWCA of St. Paul, Midway Murals, St. Peter Claver Catholic School, Metro Transit and PLACE.
Faculty Research
Your organization can partner with our faculty on research that creates positive change in the world. In the past, our community partners have worked with faculty on research that ranges from determining the economic feasibility of implementing sustainable technology to using predictive modeling to control the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer.
Internships
Students in the College of Arts & Sciences are equipped with the practical skills and academic knowledge they need to take on a diverse array of projects in the modern workplace. Students have interned with organizations such as Delta Airlines, Medtronic, Target, Merrill Lynch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and more.
Contact Information for Community Partners
Questions? Please feel free to reach out to us if you want to learn more about partnering with the College of Arts & Sciences.
Kris Wammer
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
khwammer@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-6004
50%+
Over half of our students have had at least one internship prior to graduating
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center serves students and alumni with their vocational and career learning. They are here to continue supporting students after graduation with a variety of services such as Hire a Tommie.
Employer Services
The Career Development Center can help your company connect with current students and alumni in through on- and off-campus interviews, tours, job shadows, posting jobs and more.
Employer Resources
Companies and recruiters also have access to information such as institutional enrollment, salary data for recent graduates and frequently asked questions from other employers.
News from the College of Arts & Sciences
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.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Rise of a K-Shaped Economy
Tyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Fortune about the growing divide in what economists call a K-shaped economy. Schipper highlights how long-standing structural patterns continue to widen the gap between higher and lower earners. From the article:The concept of a bifurcated economy has been baked into… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Rise of a K-Shaped Economy appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Shrinking Tax Base
Tyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about concerns over Minnesota’s shrinking workforce and its impact on the state’s tax base. Schipper said a declining workforce could put pressure on income tax revenue and leave lawmakers weighing tough choices, such as cutting spending or raising taxes, as… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Shrinking Tax Base appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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AI Isn’t Optional. Neither Is Critical Thinking, Says St. Thomas Professor
One way many people use artificial intelligence is also the least useful: Ask it to write something – a speech, a term paper or a corporate statement – and copy-paste whatever the chatbot kicks back into your document without much review. “You learn nothing,” said Tom Feeney, associate professor of philosophy in the College of… The post AI Isn’t Optional. Neither Is Critical Thinking, Says St. Thomas Professor appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.