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College of Arts & Sciences News

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In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Middle East Conflict
Shaherzad Ahmadi, associate professor of history at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Angela Davis at MPR News about the history and complexities of the Iran-Israel-U.S. relationship and possible implication of recent developments. From the story: After the U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend, Israel launched… The post In the News: Shaherzad Ahmadi on Middle East Conflict appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Dr. Tyler Schipper on Oil Prices
Tyler Schipper, an economist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the impact of oil prices on businesses and consumers. From the story: Despite an announced Middle East ceasefire on Monday, there are concerns about oil prices and whether people will be paying more.… The post In the News: Dr. Tyler Schipper on Oil Prices appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Natasa Dragovic on STEM Outreach Ahead of International Olympiad
University of St. Thomas Assistant Professor of Mathematics Natasa Dragovic was featured in The Free Press Journal for her role in an outreach event ahead of the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), to be hosted in Mumbai this August. From the story: The Sky Explorers, in collaboration with the organizing committee of… The post In the News: Natasa Dragovic on STEM Outreach Ahead of International Olympiad appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains How Tariffs Affect Americans
University of St. Thomas Associate Professor of Economics Tyler Schipper appeared on KARE 11’s “KARE to Explain” to discuss the real-world impact of tariffs and why Americans – especially consumers – end up footing the bill. From the interview: Tariffs, often discussed in the context of international trade or political maneuvering, are ultimately taxes on… The post In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains How Tariffs Affect Americans appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.