“House listings in the Twin Cities up 7.7 percent; sales up 5.3 percent,” Star Tribune, May 10, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Time to celebrate other ‘mothers,’ too,” Star Tribune, May 10, 2013. Communication and Journalism professor Carol Bruess is quoted.

“Minneapolis political upheaval signals possible major change at City Hall,” MinnPost, May 13, 2013. Communication and Journalism professor Kevin Sauter is quoted.

“Good Question: How Often Are Women Taking Their Husbands’ Names?” WCCO, May 15, 2013. Communication and Journalism professor Carol Bruess is quoted.

“Obituary: Robert Cherry Foy II, professor at University of St. Thomas in St. Paul,” Star Tribune, May 16, 2013.

“Friday Opinuendo: Minnesota: On business ethics, memorials, and more,” Pioneer Press, May 17, 2013. The Center for Ethical Business Cultures is mentioned.

“Youth sports experts answer viewer questions,” KARE 11, May 17, 2013. Head men’s basketball coach and Psychology professor John Tauer is quoted.

“Parents Express Concerns about Day Care Unionization Costs,” KSTP, May 17, 2013. Finance professor Dave Vang is quoted.

“The Vatican’s Rebirth in the Face of Scandal,” Huffington Post, May 17, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli is featured.

“Higher sales, hiring and spending signal robust business optimism,” Star Tribune, May 17, 2013. Finance professor Dave Vang is quoted.

“Foes of Minnesota’s same-sex marriage law don’t see way to block it,” Star Tribune, May 18, 2013. School of Law professor Tom Berg is quoted.

“Minnesota: Don’t cherry-pick: be real about the effects of higher taxes,” Pioneer Press, May 18, 2013. Commentary by Finance professor John Spry.

“Heartland Institute wastes real scientists’ time – yet again,” The Guardian, May 20, 2013. Commentary by Engineering professor John Abraham.

“Christians Must Confront Scientific Illiteracy,” Huffington Post, May 21, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Charles Reid.

“Extended interview with St. Thomas Geologist about gravel slide,” KARE 11, May 22, 2013. Environmental Science program director Tom Hickson is featured.

“If You Build It, Who Will Come?” Washington City Paper, May 22, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Charles “Mel” Gray is mentioned.

“MALL OF AMERICA: Does bigger mean better?” KMSP, May 22, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“Disproving science when it comes to an afterlife,” The Catholic Register, May 22, 2013. Theology professor Terence Nichols is mentioned.

“Hoigaard’s is sold to Vail Resorts, continuing Twin Cities buildup,” Star Tribune, April 24, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“McKnight writers awards announced,” Star Tribune, April 24, 2013. English professor Matthew Batt is mentioned.

“Minnesota Legislature: A few job-climate positives: Pioneer Press editorial,” Pioneer Press, April 24, 2013. Economics professor John Spry is quoted.

“Shooter Now: St. Thomas’ Glenn Caruso giving $10K to Habitat for Humanity,” Pioneer Press, April 26, 2013.

“Branstad commutes life sentence of killer Rasberry Williams,” Des Moines Register, April 26, 2013. School of Law professor Mark Osler is quoted.

“What’s climate scientist James Hansen’s legacy?” The Guardian, April 29, 2013. Commentary by Engineering professor John Abraham.

“A year after her conviction, Amy Senser’s appeal to be heard Wednesday,” Star Tribune, April 29, 2013. School of Law academic achievement director Scott Swanson is quoted.

“List rage makes the rankings of what irks us,” Star Tribune, April 29, 2013. Communication and Journalism professor Carol Bruess and men’s basketball coach and Psychology professor John Tauer are quoted.

“Schools without a majority: Implications and opportunities,” Insight News, April 29, 2013. The Juilan Parker Lecture Series is mentioned.

“Twin Cities housing construction up 111 percent in April,” Star Tribune, April 29, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Commencement speakers announced,” KNSI, April 30, 2013. Father Dennis Dease is mentioned.

“Education-reform debate puts spotlight on institutional racism,” MinnPost, May 1, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Nekima Levy-Pounds.

“St. Thomas students bid farewell to outgoing president Dease,” Star Tribune, April 30, 3013.

“What We Find On Higher Ground,” Sojourners, April 30, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Mark Osler.

“Football: Woodbury grad Idowu invited to try out for Seattle Seahawks,” Woodbury Bulletin, May 2, 2013. Former Tommie football player Ayo Idowu is mentioned.

“St. John’s chooses Dease to speak at commencement,” St. Could Times, May 2, 2013. Father Dennis Dease is mentioned.

“Jan. 27: Insurance exchanges are next big hurdle in health care,” Star Tribune, May 5, 2013. Senior Health Policy Fellow Dave Durenberger is quoted.

“Minnesota Scene: St. Thomas wins 10th MIAC softball title in a row,” Star Tribune, May 6, 2013.

“5 Trends Guiding Future ‘Changemaker Universities,’” Forbes, May 6, 2013. Commentary by president-elect Julie Sullivan.

“Gay marriage: Opponents say passage will hurt religious liberties in Minnesota,” MinnPost, May 6, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is mentioned.

“I-35W bridge collapse: Minnesota closer to giving wreckage to victims, historians,” Pioneer Press, May 6, 2013. The School of Engineering is mentioned.

“Committee sends gay marriage measure to full Minnesota House,” Grand Forks Herald, May 6, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is mentioned.

“Tommies Blog: Ayo Idowu Gets Tryout With Seahawks,” WCCO, May 6, 2013.

“Gay-marriage bill has votes to pass Minnesota House, sponsor Clark says,” MinnPost, May 7, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is mentioned.

“This isn’t the weather we grew up with,” The Guardian, May 7, 2013. Commentary by Engineering professor John Abraham.

“Living with ALS, Part XIII: A patient becomes a teacher,” MPR, May 8, 2013. College of Education, Leadership and Counseling dean Bruce Kramer is profiled.

“Bills to redefine marriage raise concerns about religious liberty protections,” The Catholic Spirit, May 8, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is quoted.

“Black suspensions more than double other students’ in suburban schools,” Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, May 8, 2013. School of Law professor Nekima Levy-Pounds is quoted.

“Target Launches New Marketing Program Named Cartwheel,” KSTP, May 8, 2013. Finance professor David Vang is quoted.

“Had Chris Kluwe worked at the University of St. Thomas …” Star Tribune, May 9, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Mark Osler.

“Teresa Collett: Redefining marriage: Religious liberty is at risk,” Pioneer Press, May 9, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Teresa Collett.

“Friday Opinuendo: St. Thomas honors a president,” Pioneer Press, May 10, 2013.

“Momentum builds to reduce Iowa killer’s sentence,” Associated Press, March 27, 2013. School of Law professor Mark Osler is quoted.

“Good Question: How Is The Date Of Easter Determined?” WCCO, March 27, 2013. Catholic Studies and Theology professor and Artist in Residence Father Michael Joncas is quoted.

“Lawsuit over control of family-owned MICO ends with $21.8 M award,” Mankato Free Press, April 1, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Ritch Sorenson is quoted.

“Minnesotans weigh in on 40th anniversary of 1st cell phone call,” KARE, April 3, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Michael Porter is quoted.

“Report: Rent To Rise In Minneapolis This Year,” WCCO, April 5. 2013. Opus College of Business professor Herb Tousley is quoted.

“The Cannibal’s Connundrum,” The Wall Street Journal, April 5, 2013. School of Law professor Charles Reid is quoted.

“Judge OKs ‘morning-after pill’ for girls of all ages,” KARE, April 6, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is quoted.

“Nearly half of 2011 law grads can’t afford a house, law prof concludes,” ABA Journal, April 8, 2013. School of Law professor Jerry Organ is quoted.

“March brings a seller’s housing market to Twin Cities,” Star Tribune, April 10, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Sellers winning spring Twin Cities housing market,” Pioneer Press, April 10, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Xcel wind energy program for businesses passes milestone in Minnesota,” Pioneer Press, April 12, 2013. St. Thomas is mentioned as Xcel Energy’s largest Windsource customer.

“Minnesota’s spending shouldn’t grow faster than the economy: Pioneer Press editorial,” Pioneer Press, April 14, 2013. Opus College of Business professor John Spry is quoted.

“Neighborhood shopping centers continue to evolve in Minneapolis-St. Paul area,” Star Tribune, April 14, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“Aaron Schaffhausen case: Jury may find a killer insane but still responsible,” Pioneer Press, April 14, 2013. School of Law professor Mark Osler is quoted.

“Global warming most definitely not a hoax – a scientist’s rebuttal,” Catholic Online, April 16, 2013. Engineering professor John Abraham is quoted.

“There’s No Cure to Sleep Deprivation,” The Arkansas Traveler, April 16, 2013. Psychology professor Roxanne Prichard is quoted.

“May Catholic Supporters of Marriage Equality Receive Communion?” The Huffington Post, April 17, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Charles Reid.

“Is Minnesota friendly to small businesses?” MinnPost, April 17, 2013. Opus College of Business professor John Spry is quoted.

“Managing Your Impostor Syndrome,” Psychology Today, April 17, 2013. Psychology professor Stephen Brookfield is quoted.

“St. Paul presents Sustainability Awards,” MinnPost, April 18, 2013. The Anderson Student Center is mentioned for winning the Institutional Green Building Design Award.

“Racial mockery at Hopkins High sparks outrage; Black student handcuffed,” Insight News, April 19, 2013. School of Law professor Nekima Levy-Pounds is quoted.

“Catholic Church ramps up opposition to Minnesota anti-bullying bill,” MinnPost, April 22, 2013. School of Law professor Michael Stokes Paulsen is mentioned.

“Reusse: Goaltender Sikich gets the call of a lifetime,” Star Tribune, March 13, 2013. Former Tommie hockey goalie Zach Sikich is featured.

“Good Question: Why Should Non-Catholics Care About The New Pope?” WCCO, March 13, 2013. School of Law professor Charles Reid is quoted.

“Minnesota Catholics brace for change with new pope,” Star Tribune, March 13, 2012. St. Thomas student Paul Juhasz is quoted.

“Minnesota’s future hinges on education,” Star Tribune, March 13, 2013. Commentary written by four university presidents, including Father Dennis Dease.

“MN Embraces Election Of Pope Francis The First,” WCCO, March 13, 2013. Director of the Center for Catholic Studies Don Briel is quoted.

“Catholic Institutions React to Announcement of a New Pope,” Diverse, March 13, 2013. Director of the Center for Catholic Studies Don Briel is quoted.

“Same-sex marriage bills pass in House and Senate committees,” Mille Lacs County Times, March 13, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is quoted.

“INTERVIEW: Theology professor discusses Pope Francis,” KMSP, March 13, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli is featured.

“St. Thomas basketball coach heeds advice from mentor/friend/boss,” Pioneer Press, March 13, 2013. Men’s basketball coach John Tauer is featured.

“WEB EXTRA: UST Expert Discusses Pope Francis,” KSTP, March 13, 2013. School of Law professor Charles Reid is featured.

“St. Thomas student celebrates Pope Francis in Vatican City,” KARE 11, March 14, 2013. St. Thomas student Anna DeMarais is quoted.

“‘IT‘S A BIG JOB HE HAS,’” Pioneer Press, March 14, 2013. Director of the Center for Catholic Studies Don Briel is quoted.

“Mark Osler, guest columnist: Mock trial of Jesus using current laws raises complex questions,” Waco Tribune, March 17, 2013. Column by School of Law professor Mark Osler.

“Local Catholic Leader Speaks about Pope Francis,” KSTP, March 17, 2013. Theology professor Father Andrew Cozzen is featured.

“Outside consultant: How to find a reputable lawyer for a small business,” Star Tribune, March 17, 2013. Opus College of Business professor John Wendt is quoted.

“Papal installment mass will mix tradition with humility,” KARE 11, March 18, 2013. School of Law professor Charles Reid is quoted.

“St. Francis, Radical for Love,” Huffington Post, March 18, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Charles Reid.

“Negative equity in Twin Cities during 4th quarter lower than national average,” Star Tribune, March 20, 2013. Shenehon Center for Real Estate director Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Pessimists outlive optimists — not that they believe that,” Star Tribune, March 20, 2013. Psychology professor Aaron Sackett is quoted.

“Rand: Q&A with St. Thomas men’s basketball player Will Deberg,” Star Tribune, March 20, 2013.

“St. Thomas basketball ‘wired a little differently’ than 2011 title team,” Pioneer Press, March 20, 2013.

“Beyond Bounds: UST’s Glue Guy is Quite Crafty,” WCCO, March 21, 2013. Tommie men’s basketball player Erik Tengwall is featured.

“Good Question: Why Aren’t More Minn. Colleges In Division I?” WCCO, March 21, 2013. Men’s basketball coach John Tauer is quoted.

“Hundreds of pardon applications gather dust on Wisconsin governor’s desk,” Wisconsin State Journal, March 24, 2013. School of Law professor Mark Osler is quoted.

“Blues Highway Revisited,” The Current, March 24, 2013. English professor Andy Scheiber is interviewed.

“Ask the Experts: If I Could Make One Change to the Tax Code, I Would…” CardHub, March 25, 2013. Opus College of Business professor John Spry is quoted.

“Housing recharges in Twin Cities,” Pioneer Press, March 26, 2013. Shenehon Center for Real Estate data is cited.

“HOUSING MARKET: New construction up 80% in metro,” KMSP, March 26, 2013. Shenehon Center for Real Estate data is cited.

“Twin Cities housing recovery gains steam,” Star Tribune, March 26, 2013. Shenehon Center for Real Estate data is cited.

“Real Pragmatism for Real Climate Change: Interview with Dr. John Abraham,” OilPrice.com, March 26, 2013. Engineering professor John Abraham is quoted.

“Good Question: How Is The Date Of Easter Determined?” WCCO, March 27, 2013. Father Mike Joncas is quoted.

“New St. Thomas president Dr. Julie Sullivan a ‘sign of the times,’” KMSP, Feb. 14, 2013.

“St. Thomas appoints first woman, non-cleric as president,” KARE, Feb. 14, 2013.

“St. Thomas names first woman to be president,” Pioneer Press, Feb. 14, 2013.

“St. Thomas Names Julie Sullivan New President,” WCCO, Feb. 14, 2013.

“St. Thomas picks first woman, first non-priest as next president,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Feb. 14, 2013.

“More St. Thomas growth: First woman lay president,” Star Tribune, Feb. 14, 2013.

“University of St. Thomas Announces 1st Woman President,” KSTP, Feb. 14, 2013.

“St. Thomas trustees may name a woman lay scholar as president,” Star Tribune, Feb. 11, 2013.

“University of St. Thomas’ new president could be announced Thursday,” Pioneer Press, Feb. 11, 2013.

“University of St. Thomas selects first woman president,” National Catholic Reporter, Feb. 15, 2013.

“Letter of the Day (Feb. 24): St. Thomas president,” Star Tribune, Feb. 24, 2013.

“Catholic identity is key for new St. Thomas president,” The Catholic Spirit, March 1, 2013.

“A Minnesota Catholic university’s bold hire,” Star Tribune, March 5, 2013.

St. Thomas Experts Weigh in on Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation and the Papal Conclave that Will Name his Successor

“Colbert for pope? The surprising standards for the next Catholic leader,” CNN, Feb. 12, 2013. School of Law professor Charles J. Reid Jr. is quoted.

“In Minnesota, possibility of change is in air,” Star Tribune, Feb. 12, 2013. Center for Catholic Studies director Don Briel is quoted.

“Pope’s resignation saddens Minn. Archbishop,” KMSP, Feb. 12, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli is quoted.

“Our View: Great leaders know when to step aside — and do so,” Rochester Post-Bulletin, Feb. 15, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli is quoted.

“Minnesotans React, Project The Future As Pope Bids Adieu,” Feb. 28, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli is quoted.

“Pope Benedict XVI worked 18-hour days doing what, exactly?” Christian Science Monitor, March 4, 2013. Center for Catholic Studies director Don Briel is quoted.

“What Does the Pope Do, Anyway?” LiveScience, March 4, 2013. Center for Catholic Studies director Don Briel is quoted.

“Pope Benedict XVI’s final days as pontiff: The News goes inside the Vatican,” New York Daily News, Feb. 28, 2013. Photo featuring St. Thomas Catholic Studies students and St. John Vianney seminarians holding vigil in St. Peter’s Square.

“Could the new pope be an American?” KMSP, Feb. 11, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli is quoted.

“Exit Signs: Benedict XVI & the Bureaucratization of the Church,” Commonweal, Feb. 13, 2013. Commentary by Theology professor Massimo Faggioli.

“University Of St. Thomas Professor Contemplates Next Pope,” WCCO, Feb. 24, 2013. School of Law professor Charles J. Reid Jr. is quoted.

“Online contests let you pick the next pope, learn about Catholicism,” Star Tribune, March 5, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli is quoted.

Opus College of Business

“Target’s high-fashion partnerships will continue, retailer says,” Pioneer Press, Feb. 13, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“Metro housing market rise continues,” Pioneer Press, Feb. 12, 2013. The Shenehon Center for Real Estate Monthly Residential Real Estate Price Report Index is referenced.

“Dayton challenges critics of Minnesota tax plan,” Star Tribune, Feb. 15, 2013. Finance professor John Spry is quoted.

“Stadium Deal in Atlanta Has Minn. Lawmakers Rethinking Viking’s Stadium,” KSTP, March 8, 2013. Opus College of Business professor John Wendt is quoted.

“Clothing sales tax has uncertain price,” Star Tribune, Feb. 17, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“Tax experts, economists say Dayton’s business sales tax is a bad idea,” MinnPost, Feb. 18, 2013. Finance professor John Spry is quoted.

“Comcast Hikes Rates, Cites Better Value, Rising Fees,” KSTP, Feb. 18, 2013. Finance professor Dave Vang is quoted.

“Best Buy makes its online price-match policy permanent,” Star Tribune, Feb. 21, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“Schafer: Talent is the key to Twin Cities’ cluster of giant firms,” Star Tribune, Feb. 21, 2013. Honeywell Endowed Chair in Global Technology Management Bonnie Holub is quoted.

“At St. Thomas, the hottest tech incubator you’ve never heard of,” MinnPost. Feb. 22, 2013.The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship is featured.

“Best Buy cuts 400; more to come,” Pioneer Press, Feb. 26, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“MN Home Sales Jump 11 Percent Over Last Year, Study Finds,” WCCO, Feb. 26, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Twin Cities housing recovery gains steam,” Star Tribune, Feb. 26, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Schulze wants Best Buy chairmanship back even as buyout hopes dim, report says,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Feb. 28, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“Real Estate Analysis: It’s a Seller’s Market in the Twin Cities,” KSTP, Feb. 26, 2013. The Shenehon Center for Real Estate is referenced.

“Select Comfort puts out earnings alert,” Star Tribune, March 4, 2013. Opus College of Business professor Dave Brennan is quoted.

“Best Buy’s pullback on ROWE flex-work program draws mixed reviews,” Pioneer Press, March 7, 2013. Management professor Patricia Hedberg is quoted.

School of Law

“My Minnesota: Lincoln’s connection to Minnesota,” Star Tribune, Feb. 23, 2013. School of Law professor Michael Paulsen is quoted.

“March for Marriage rally set for State Capitol March 7,” The Catholic Spirit, Feb. 26, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is quoted.

“Activists Push the Gender Equality Argument for Legalized Abortion,” LifeNews.com, March 4, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is quoted.

“Immigration and sequestration: Accidental justice?” Star Tribune, March 5, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Virgil Wiebe.

“Young black men in Minnesota: A clarion call for help,” MinnPost, Feb. 21, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Nekima Levy-Pounds.

School of Engineering

“Sen. Al Franken Courts Minnesota Teachers,” WDIO, Feb. 22, 2013. Engineering professor Andrew Tubesing is quoted.

“‘Luke-warming?’ The world’s scientists know better,” Star Tribune, Feb. 15, 2013. Commentary by Engineering professor John Abraham.

“Keystone XL decision will define Barack Obama’s legacy on climate change,” The Guardian, Feb. 22, 2013. Commentary by Engineering professor John Abraham.

General UST News

“Chapel Filled Beyond Capacity for Adoration at UST,” Cardinal Newman Society, March 8, 2013.

“Beyond Bounds: Asst. UST Coach Mike Keating Thriving Back In Purple,” WCCO, March 8, 2013.

“John Spry: The ‘pyramid’ problem with Gov. Dayton’s sales-tax hike,” Pioneer Press, Jan. 26, 2013. Commentary by Finance professor John Spry.

“‘Business first’ for Web developer Irish Titan,” Star Tribune, Jan. 27, 2013. David Deeds, director of the Morrison Center for Entrepreneurship and the Schulze Chair of Entrepreneurship at the Opus College of Business, is quoted.

“Ask the consultant: What effects will health care law have on small firms?” Star Tribune, Jan. 27, 2013. Daniel B. Mclaughlin, director of the Center for Health and Medical Affairs at the Opus College of Business, is quoted.

“Cathedral shines during Crashed Ice championship,” The Catholic Spirit, Jan. 27, 2013. Campus Ministry’s Father Erich Rutten is pictured.

“Insurance exchanges are next big hurdle in health care,” Star Tribune, Jan. 27, 2013. Dave Durenberger of the National Institute for Health Policy at the Opus College of Business is quoted.

“Health Expert Says Fat Is ‘Awesome,’” WCCO, Jan. 28, 2013. Dietitian Christina Meyer-Jax is quoted.

“Gay marriage lawsuit on hold in Hennepin County,” Pioneer Press, Jan. 29, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is quoted.

“Working to Improve Your Auto Insurance Premium,” KSTP, Jan. 29, 2013. Finance professor David Vang is quoted.

“Law Schools Witnessing Major Drop in Applications,” JD Journal, Jan. 29, 2013. School of Law professor Jerome Organ is quoted.

“Good Question: Is Success Genetic?” WCCO, Jan. 30, 2013. Psychology professor Tonia Bock is quoted.

“State makes mark in top 150 U.S. workplaces,” Star Tribune, Jan. 30, 2013. Dean of the Opus College of Business Chris Puto is quoted.

“Survivors may get to keep a piece of fallen bridge,” Star Tribune, Jan. 30, 2013. Dean of the School of Engineering Don Weinkauf is quoted.

“Minnesota’s law schools feel the pain as student applications decline,” MinnPost, Jan. 31, 2013. School of Law communications director Chato Hazelbaker is quoted.

“Beyond Bounds: 9 Things To Know About Will DeBerg,” WCCO, Feb. 2, 2013. Tommie Men’s Basketball player Will DeBerg is profiled.

“‘What Happy Couples Do’ To Stay Happy: Get Away,” WCCO, Feb. 5, 2013. Family Studies and Communication and Journalism professor Carol Bruess is quoted.

“Obama’s legal netherworld,” American Enterprise Institute, Feb. 8, 2013. Commentary by School of Law professor Robert Delahunty.

“Ask the consultant: How will 2013 tax changes affect small businesses?” Feb. 10, 2013. Finance professor John Spry is quoted.

“Good Question: Why Not A Pope From The U.S.?” WCCO, Feb. 11, 2013. Director of the Center for Catholic Studies Don Briel is quoted.

“Gun control backers present their own State of the Union,” KARE 11, Feb. 11, 2013. Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning Rabbi-in-Resident Amy Eilberg is quoted.

“Papal resignation launches Church into uncharted waters, Minnesota’s Vatican watchers say,” MinnPost, Feb. 11, 2013. Theology professor Massimo Faggioli and Center for Catholic Studies director Don Briel are quoted.

“Papal Successor Could Impact Minnesota Catholics,” KSTP, Feb. 11, 2013. School of Law professor Charles Reid is quoted.

“Pope Benedict XVI to resign,” Pioneer Press, Feb. 11, 2013. Center for Catholic Studies director Don Briel is quoted.

“Search committee recommends first woman to lead University of St. Thomas, source says,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Feb. 11, 2013.

“Twin Cities Catholics React To Pope’s Resignation,” WCCO, Feb. 11, 2013. Center for Catholic Studies director Don Briel is quoted.

“University of St. Thomas’ new president could be announced Thursday,” Pioneer Press, Feb. 11, 2013.

“Woman Top Candidate as University of St. Thomas President, Source says,” KSTP, Feb. 11, 2013.

“Local Catholics react to Pope’s sudden resignation,” KARE 11, Feb. 11, 2013. Center for Catholic Studies director Don Briel is quoted.

“‘What Happy Couples Do’ To Keep Relationship Strong,” WCCO, Feb. 12, 2013. Family Studies and Communication and Journalism professor Carol Bruess is quoted.

“UST Students, Santa Team Up To Give Hats To Kids With Cancer,” WCCO, Dec. 17, 2012. Love Your Melon, a business venture of two St. Thomas students, is featured.

“In wake of national tragedy, experts warn people to monitor media consumption,” KARE 11, Dec. 20, 2012. Head men’s basketball coach and psychology professor John Tauer is quoted.

“Fiscal cliff most threatening for Blacks, other communities of color,” Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Dec. 19, 2012. School of Law professor Nekima Levy-Pounds is quoted.

“Living with ALS, Part IX: Bruce Kramer contemplates the season,” Minnesota Public Radio, Dec. 20, 2012. Former dean of the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling Bruce Kramer is featured.

“Americans’ thirst for revenge,” Star Tribune, Dec. 21, 2012. An opinion piece by School of Law professor Mark Osler.

“Studies show real estate market touch-and-go,” Star Tribune, Dec. 21, 2012. The Opus College of Business Shenehon Center for Real Estate is referenced.

“Lottery tickets fill need as last-minute stocking stuffer,” Star Tribune, Dec. 21, 2012. Economics professor John Spry is quoted.

“Last Minute Deals May Be Harder To Find,” KSTP, Dec. 22, 2012. Finance professor Dave Vang is quoted.

“Last-Minute Shopping? Join The Crowd,” WCCO, Dec. 23, 2012. The 11th annual University of St. Thomas Holiday Spending Sentiment Survey is referenced.

“Nekima Levy-Pounds receives ‘Profiles in Courage Award’ from Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers,” Insight News, Dec. 24, 2012.

“Yes, Virginia, Minnesota really is nice,” Star Tribune, Dec. 24, 2012. Communication and Journalism professor Carol Bruess is quoted.

“St. Paul colleges are booming, but not everyone is happy about it,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 26, 2012. The Anderson Student Center and the Selim Center for Learning in Later Years are referenced, in addition to notes about the university’s growth over the past decade.

“Deluxe will rely on multimillion-dollar advertising campaign,” Star Tribune, Dec. 30, 2012. Director of the Master of Business Communication program Michael Porter is quoted.

“Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation,” Star Tribune, Dec. 31, 2012. School of Law director of diversity Artika Tyner is quoted.

“Good Question: Why Do We Procrastinate?” WCCO, Jan. 1, 2013. Head men’s basketball coach and psychology professor John Tauer is quoted.

“Twin Cities Real Estate Market Goes Up; 2013 Promising,” KSTP, Jan. 1, 2013. Opus College of Business director of real estate programs Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Congress now has to tackle the debt ceiling,” KARE 11, Jan. 2, 2013. Finance professor Dave Vang is quoted.

“Closing of Macy’s St. Paul leaves big hole; opens new opportunity for downtown,” Minnesota Public Radio, Jan. 2, 2013. Opus College of Business co-director of the Institute for Retailing Excellence Dave Brennan is quoted.

“College football: Tommies’ Glenn Caruso is Division III coach of year,” Pioneer Press, Jan. 7, 2013.

“Tommies’ Caruso is AFCA D3 coach of the year,” KARE 11, Jan. 8, 2013.

“AFCA names St. Thomas, Minn. coach Glenn Caruso D3 National Coach of the Year,” Star Tribune, Jan. 9, 2013.

“Minnesota business filings surged 18 percent in 2012,” Pioneer Press, Jan. 9, 2013. Finance professor Dave Vang is quoted.

“Living with ALS, Part X: Disappointed by drug trial’s curtailment,” Minnesota Public Radio, Jan. 15, 2013. Former dean of the College of Education, Leadership and Counseling Bruce Kramer is featured.

“Twin Cities home sales show recovery taking hold,” Star Tribune, Jan. 12, 2013. Opus College of Business director of real estate programs Herb Tousley is quoted.

“Good Question: When Can The President Make Law Without Congress?” WCCO, Jan. 15, 2013. School of Law professor Mark Osler is quoted.

“Good Question: Why Is It So Hard To Change Our Minds?” WCCO, Jan. 16, 2013. Head men’s basketball coach and psychology professor John Tauer is quoted.

“Rosenblum: Good TV drama is one thing; apology is quite another,” Star Tribune, Jan. 17, 2013. Communication and Journalism professor Carol Bruess is quoted.

“New Analysis Shows Simple Math: Keystone XL Pipeline = Tar Sands Expansion = Climate Change,” NRDC Switchboard, Jan. 17, 2013. Engineering professor John Abraham is quoted.

“It’s good times for do-gooders,” Star Tribune, Jan. 18, 2013. Psychology professor Tonia Bock is quoted.

“Protracted fight over abortion rights comes due,” USA Today, Jan. 19, 2013. School of Law professor Teresa Collett is quoted.

“University of St. Thomas in Minnesota Launches 100% Online Master of Arts in Public Safety and Law Enforcement Leadership Program,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Jan. 22, 2013.

“Evaluating the economic assumptions of Dayton’s budget,” MinnPost, Jan. 23, 2013. Economics professor John Spry is quoted.

“My Take: The religious roots of our political gridlock,” CNN, Dec. 5, 2012. “The divide between Democrats and Republicans that has frozen the mechanisms of American politics has many causes, but one of them is tangled up in the faith differences of our legislators.”

“Tommies’ Curtis James is a speech coach who just happens to be a football star,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 5, 2012. “When you hear someone is a player-coach, you usually would be right if you guessed it was in the same sport.”

“Minnesota Orchestra reports record deficit of $6 million,” Star Tribune, Dec. 6, 2012. “The $6 million shortfall is for fiscal 2012, which ended Aug. 31. So it doesn’t take into account the musician lockout that began Oct. 1.”

“Study Shows Americans Are Taking On More Debt,” WCCO, Dec. 6, 2012. “A new study shows net worth among American households has dropped to $57,000, a 43-year low.”

“Reunited as Tommies, brothers happy together,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 6, 2012. “Brothers Logan and Luke Marks line up next to each other on the line of scrimmage for the University of St. Thomas football team.”

“University of St. Thomas student found dead in dorm room; St. Paul police investigating,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 7, 2012. “St. Paul police are investigating the death of a student in his University of St. Thomas dormitory room Friday afternoon, Dec. 7.”

“St. Thomas student found dead in dorm,” Star Tribune, Dec. 7, 2012. “A University of St. Thomas student was found dead Friday afternoon in his campus apartment.”

“St. Thomas student found dead in dorm,” MPR, Dec. 8. 2012. “A 22-year-old junior from Nebraska has been found dead in his dorm room at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. No foul play is suspected.”

“Minneapolis ad agency adjusts to life after Target,” Star Tribune, Dec. 10, 2012. “After the ‘devastating blow’ of losing Target, Peterson Milla Hooks bounced back with big-name clients.”

“Missouri community wants to rebuild after 2011 flood,” Kansas City Star, Dec. 9, 2012. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers destroyed the town of Pinhook, Mo., when it blasted the Birds Point levee in 2011, knowingly sending the Mississippi River gushing into homes there. But it did not destroy the community.”

“Hawkins helps Tommies lift national volleyball title,” ABC Newspapers, Dec. 10, 2012. “Blaine High School graduate Elizabeth Hawkins and her University of St. Thomas volleyball team made history when they defeated Calvin (Mich.) College, 13-25, 17-25, 25-18, 25-16, 15-9, Nov. 24 in Holland, Mich., to win the NCAA Division III volleyball championship.”

“St. Thomas advances to national title football game,” Post-Bulletin, Dec. 10, 2012. “St. Thomas of Minnesota quickly made sure it would be playing for the national championship.”

“DeLand: There’s no smoke, but plenty of signals at St. John’s,” St. Cloud Times, Dec. 12, 2012. “If you’ve been watching the chimney out at St. John’s Abbey lately for signs of black smoke, or white smoke, you’ve no doubt been somewhat disappointed at the complete lack of any sort of smoke signals.”

“St. Thomas coach Glenn Caruso: Tommies hoping to take final step,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 12, 2012. “This impressive run of success started for the University of St. Thomas football team in January 2008 when Glenn Caruso took over a Tommies team that had finished 2-8 a few months earlier.”

“COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Valesano, Tommies play for national title Friday,” Brainerd Dispatch, Dec. 12, 2012. “Senior Mike Valesano of Brainerd will start at inside linebacker when the University of St. Thomas plays top-ranked Mount Union for the NCAA Division III championship in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl at 6 p.m. Friday in Salem, Va.”

“Lacking Fight and Song, Coach Gives Team Both,” New York Times, Dec. 13, 2012. “With his family as well as his football team, Glenn Caruso, the coach at the University of St. Thomas, established three rules.”

“St. Thomas’ national championship teams have a Cretin-Derham Hall connection,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 13, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas has won six Division III national championships in four sports since 2001. On each championship team, a Cretin-Derham Hall graduate played a starring role.”

“St. Thomas to face perennial power Mount Union for D3 title,” KARE, Dec. 13, 2012. “In 27 years as the head football coach at Mount Union, Larry Kehres’ record is 331-24-3.”

“CRE leaders mildly pessimistic about future,” Star Tribune, Dec. 14, 2012. “Commercial real estate leaders in Minnesota that their previous optimism (albeit, mild optimism) of 2010 and 2011 has slipped into “mild pessimism,” according to a semi-annual poll conducted by the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas.”

“Social media connections can help heal,” Star Tribune, Dec. 15, 2012. “After a tragedy, the urge to connect with others is natural.”

“St. Thomas football plays for first national championship,” KMSP, Dec. 14, 2012. “For the first time in school history, the University of St. Thomas will play for a football national championship tonight when they face Mount Union.”

“Mount Union beats St. Thomas 28-10 in Stagg Bowl,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 14, 2012. “Mount Union is back on top of Division III football, and failure was the inspiration.”

“Coupon clicking: Like, share, annoy,” Star Tribune, Dec. 16, 2012. “By clicking instead of clipping, shoppers can instantly get deals via social media.”

“Handing down the holiday,” Star Tribune, Dec. 16, 2012. “Passing Christmas from one generation to the next can pitch granddaughter against grandmother.”

“Rosenblum: St. Thomas class project warms heads and hearts,” Star Tribune, Dec. 16, 2012. “Zach Quinn and Brian Keller already have learned Rule One about building a business. Break the rules.”

“Schafer: The reason companies never tell us they’re sorry,” Star Tribune, Dec. 16, 2012. “The British bank HSBC last week resolved a sweeping investigation into activities that included allowing drug cartels to launder at least $881 million, agreeing to a record $1.92 billion in fines and forfeitures with government authorities.”

“St. Thomas now knows road to Stagg Bowl,” Pioneer Press, Dec. 15, 2012. “Emotional goodbyes and tear-jerking tributes went deep into the morning Saturday, Dec. 15, for the University of St. Thomas football team.”

“Beyond Bounds: ‘Brutally Honest’ Grandpa Helps Create An All-American,” WCCO, Dec. 15, 2012. “From as early on as elementary school, Taylor Young‘s grandfather dished out basketball critiques of his granddaughter without pulling any punches.”

“$773 average holiday gift budget for Twin Cities families,” KMSP, Nov. 14, 2012. “Holiday gift spending is getting close to pre-recession levels, according to the annual University of St. Thomas Holiday Spending Sentiment Survey, released Wednesday.”

“Study Says Holiday Spending Expected to Increase,” KSTP, Nov. 14, 2012. “Holiday shoppers are ready to spend.”

“Professor: Consumers getting comfortable, spending more,” KMSP, Nov. 14, 2012. “Experts say the percentage of shoppers planning to spend more on gifts this year …  could be enough to help keep the recovery on track.”

“Survey: Twin Cities holiday spending to approach pre-recession levels,” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Nov. 14, 2012. “The collective mood of Twin Cities shoppers is almost back to pre-recession levels this holiday season, according to the University of St. Thomas 11th annual Holiday Spending Sentiment Survey.”

“Survey: Twin Cities Families To Spend More This Holiday,” WCCO, Nov. 14, 2012. “Minnesotans more optimistic about their financial situation are expected to spend big this holiday shopping season.”

“5 new holiday truths for retailers,” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Nov. 23, 2012. “Thanksgiving weekend remains the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, although consumers are changing when, where and how they buy their gifts.”

“Black Friday shoppers get a jump on holiday bargains,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 23, 2012. “The deals were hot, but the weather was not, as the earliest start yet to Black Friday shopping was dogged by wet snow and icy winds.”

“More confident shoppers return to spending,” Star Tribune, Nov. 25, 2012. “A stronger economy is reflected in optimistic holiday forecasts. Shopping got underway this weekend with consumer confidence at a five-year high.”

Tommie Sports

“Beyond Bounds: Late-Bloomer Keaton Wendroth Squashes Injury Bug,” WCCO, Nov. 15, 2012. “Junior Keaton Wendroth knows the exact date he finally overcame the second injury that contributed to keeping him out of the collegiate cross country scene.”

“Coach Glenn Caruso on his 10-0 St. Thomas football team: ‘We use the word family a lot,’” Pioneer Press, Nov. 16, 2012. “Have you noticed how successful football teams with first-name nicknames have been in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference?”

“Souhan: Fresh faces keep Tommies football on a roll,” Star Tribune, Nov. 17, 2012. “Glenn Caruso called for a long pass in the first quarter Saturday. Interception. ‘That was no one’s fault but mine,’ Caruso said.”

“National championship volleyball at Hope pits Knights against Tommies,” Grand Rapids Press, Nov. 17, 2012. “Two years ago, the Knights of Calvin became the first team from their conference to win the NCAA Division III national championship.”

“Tommies reach DIII volleyball final,” Star Tribune, Nov. 17, 2012. “Tommies reach DIII volleyball final.”

“St. Thomas wins NCAA Division III volleyball championship,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 17, 2012. “The St. Thomas women’s volleyball team saved its best for last Saturday night, Nov. 17, erasing a two-set deficit in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Calvin College in Holland, Mich., to win the NCAA Division III championship.”

“St. Thomas’ winning Division III athletic programs happy where they are,” MinnPost, Nov. 21, 2012. “In 2005, at the request of several trustees, the University of St. Thomas hired an outside consultant to explore the ramifications of leaving NCAA Division III in athletics.”

“St. Thomas’ Glenn Caruso on injuries: ‘I don’t believe in luck,’” Pioneer Press, Dec. 1, 2012. “Two in the books. Three wins to go. The unbeaten and fourth-ranked University of St. Thomas football team is 2-0 in the NCAA Division III playoffs and just three wins from winning the first national title in school history.”

“Beyond Bounds: Kia Johnson Wins Nat’l Titles & Nat’l Scholarships,” WCCO, Dec. 1, 2012. “Turns out, Kia Johnson has her older brother — and that B+ she got back in elementary school — to thank for the deluge of success she’s enjoyed lately.”

Real Estate

“Twin Cities housing market shows signs of improvement,” MPR, Nov. 21, 2012. “New national and regional real estate numbers continue to point to a recovering housing market.”

“Eagan makes way for outlet mall by ’14,” Star Tribune, Nov. 26, 2012. “A new $100 million outlet mall with nearly 100 stores was approved last week by the Eagan City Council and could open by November 2014, becoming the first major outlet mall to be within the metro area rather than on the periphery.”

“New report sees continued Twin Cities housing market recovery,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 29, 2012. “A new snapshot of the Twin Cities real estate market shows continued rising home prices as the market recovery continues.”

“Sellers are inching back into the housing market,” Star Tribune, Dec. 3, 2012. “Encouraged by improving sales, Twin Cities homeowners who have stayed on the sidelines are shedding their hesitancy. It could be a pivotal step in the recovery.”

Minneapolis False Security Alarm

“Minneapolis: Target headquarters declared clear after shots-fired report,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 16, 2012. “Police responded to a report of possible shots fired at Target’s downtown Minneapolis headquarters Friday, Nov. 16, but they found no evidence of any shots fired.”

“Sound of Tool Mistaken for Gunfire at Minneapolis Building,” KSTP, Nov. 16, 2012. “Minneapolis Police say they didn’t find any evidence of a shooting Friday at a downtown office building after responding to a report of possible shots fired.”

“False alarm: Police find no evidence of gunshots near Target HQ,” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Nov. 16, 2012. “Police searched a downtown Minneapolis building near the Target Corp. headquarters Friday after receiving reports of possible gunshots, but said they couldn’t find evidence that shots had been fired.”

Other Headlines

“Good Question: Can A State Secede From The Union?” WCCO, Nov. 14, 2012. “It’s an extreme version of taking your ball and going home — more than 700,000 signatures have appeared on 50 petitions from each state calling to secede from the union.”

“How much is too much for Vikings personal seat licenses?” KARE, Nov. 14, 2012. “Governor Dayton fired the first shot, noting personal seat license to help partially fund the Vikings share for a new People’s Stadium amounts to a ‘Rich People’s Stadium.’”

“Report: Racial inequalities rife in Minn.’s juvenile justice system,” MPR, Nov. 14, 2012. “Christian Bonner was 14 when St Paul police first arrested him for fighting in school.”

“Residents from All 50 States Request to Secede from U.S.,” KSTP, Nov. 14, 2012. “Since the election last week, the government website ‘We the People,’ has been flooded with hundreds of thousands of signatures on online petitions.”

“‘Freed Speech’ Pushes Civility In Politics, Life,” WCCO, Nov. 15, 2012. “A lot of people talk about the nasty state of political discourse in this country, but now someone is actually doing something to make it better.”

“Target 3Q Profit Grows 15 Pct, Tops Wall Street,” WCCO, Nov. 15, 2012. “Target is on a roll. The Minneapolis-based retail chain reported a 15 percent increase in net income during the 3rd quarter on Thursday, exceeding the expectations of Wall Street.”

“Editorial: Tax reform in Minnesota: key themes,” Pioneer Press, Nov. 17, 2012. “We talked last week with experts close to the coming tax reform debate in Minnesota.”

“Student entrepreneur brewing up a new business,” Star Tribune, Nov. 17, 2012. “BreAnna Fisher, a University of St. Thomas senior, swept the regional competition against 30 other student entrepreneurs late last week at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) in New York City.”

“Pardon people, not turkeys,” Star Tribune, Nov. 19, 2012. “Under President Obama, the odds of clemency or commutation are shamefully slim.”

“Buying local isn’t a radical idea,” Star Tribune, Nov. 25, 2012. “My name is Neal. And I’m not a shopaholic. I buy many of my clothes at thrift shops. Others in the family cruise the MOA.”

“Save your relationship from holiday stress,” KMSP, Nov. 27, 2012. “Ah, the holidays. ‘Tis the season to move into the relationship danger zone.”

“Would winning millions really make you happy?” KARE, Nov. 29, 2012. “ Lines at the gas station can only mean one thing. Those ping pong balls pinging your way could mean more than a half billion dollars.”

“Ice sheet melting accounts for 20% of sea level rise since 1992,” Los Angeles Times, Nov. 29, 2012. “The loss of ice covering Greenland and Antarctica has accelerated over the last 20 years, shrinking three times as much as in the 1990s and contributing substantially to sea level rise, according to a comprehensive new study of ice sheet loss conducted by 26 laboratories around the world.”

“Editorial: In Jerry Kill’s battle, life lessons emerge,” Star Tribune, Nov. 29, 2012. “Gophers football coach is helping demystify epilepsy.”

“Borromeo Weekend of prayer draws hundreds,” The Catholic Spirit, Nov. 7, 2012. “In honor of the feast day of St. Charles Borromeo, the patron saint of seminarians, more than 350 people, including seminarians, gathered Nov. 2 to 4 at the University of St. Thomas and joined in a 40-hour weekend of prayer.”

“Eden Prairie High seniors get a leg up on college admissions,” KARE, Nov. 7, 2012. “‘Congratulations!’  Kris Roach, Director of Admissions at The University of St. Thomas, shakes the hand of a perspective college recruit, and hands her a thick packet.”

“Summit Beer to Bring Big Business to MN,” KSTP, Nov. 9, 2012. “Right now Summit Beer is in the midst of a $6 million expansion, but times weren’t always so good.”

“Residential Resurgence?” Commercial Investment Real Estate, Nov. 9, 2012. “A recovering housing market may lift all boats – including commercial real estate.”

“Local religious leaders take ‘food stamp challenge,’” Minnesota Public Radio, Nov. 11, 2012. “Could you eat on a food stamp budget?”

“Minnesota slips in sending students to study abroad,” Star Tribune, Nov. 12, 2012. “Minnesota colleges are sending fewer students abroad as other states are sending more.”

“Black Thursday? Store employees protest working on Thanksgiving night,” KARE, Nov. 12, 2012. “’Tis the season to shop, and now even earlier this year. Black Friday actually begins on Thursday for stores like Wal-Mart, Toys R US, Sears and Target.”

“U.S. should honor states’ new pot laws,” CNN, Nov. 13, 2012. “The residents of Colorado and Washington state have voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, and all hell is about to break loose – at least ideologically.”

“Boyd Stofer among four named to Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Oct. 31, 2012. “Boyd Stofer, the longtime Twin Cities real estate executive who died suddenly last year after complications from surgery, is one of four people who have been named to the Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame.”

“Meet the latest Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame inductees,” Star Tribune, Nov. 1, 2012. “Four new members will be inducted into the Minnesota Real Estate Hall of Fame, established two years ago by the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas.”

“Midwest factories see a slowdown,” Star Tribune, Nov. 1, 2012. “Two widely watched manufacturing reports told a tale of two Octobers: one showing U.S. productivity on the rise and the other showing a slowdown across the Midwest, including Minnesota.”

“Which Local Grocers Have Cheapest, Best Produce?” WCCO, Nov. 1, 2012. “If you feel you are spending more at the grocery store, you are – a lot more.”

“Catholic, Pro-Life, and Voting for Obama?” LifeNews.com, Nov. 1, 2012. “As Election Day approaches, many media outlets, like clockwork, make an effort to convince pro-life voters to support Democratic presidential candidates. This year is no exception.”

“St. Thomas Appoints New Dean With Moral Focus,” JD Journal, Nov. 1, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas School of Law is letting its current Dean, Thomas Mengler, move on to become deanship at St. Mary’s University School of Law, and is bringing in Robert Vischer as its new Dean, as of January 1, according to the National Law Journal.”

“Klobuchar enters final days of U.S. Senate race full steam,” Sun Thisweek, Nov. 1, 2012. “Things seem to be working well for Democratic U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.”

“Marriage amendment would move our Constitution backward, not forward,” Minnesota Public Radio, Nov. 2, 2012. “Marriage is important. So say our social mores. Our laws. Our faiths. Demeaning this institution is the proposed Minnesota constitutional amendment to be voted on Nov. 6 that would limit the right to marry.”

“On the faith beat: Getting by on $31.50 a week in groceries,” Star Tribune, Nov. 2, 2012. “The “Food Stamp Challenge” program organized by a group of Minnesota faith leaders aims to explore that question by giving participants a glimpse into the challenge of eating on little money.”

“Obama Is Not a Very Forgiving President,” Yahoo! News, Nov. 3, 2012. “The Constitution gives the president unique power to forgive individuals for federal offenses. While pardons do not wipe away convictions, they can restore a person’s full rights to vote, possess firearms and obtain business licenses, as well as remove barriers to certain career opportunities and adoptions.”

“Even at liquidators, sales are drying up,” Star Tribune, Nov. 4, 2012. “Retailers are reselling more returned goods, and Twin Cities liquidators are feeling the pinch.”

“Simple steps could save you big at pumps,” KARE 11, Nov. 5, 2012. “A couple of weeks ago, the gas sign read $3.65 at a station in Golden Valley. On Monday, the same sign read $3.19 and there are several things you can do right now to get that price even lower.”

“Riding for life perched on a cycle,” Star Tribune, Oct. 19, 2012. “In a grueling but little-known motorcycle sport, a Minnesota man has discovered invigorating therapy – and joy – in combating cystic fibrosis.”

“John Spry: A reward for job creators: higher taxes?” Pioneer Press, Oct. 20, 2012. “Jobs are the leading concern of voters as the election nears. People want to get the economy moving again.”

“New furniture stores on the mend,” Star Tribune, Oct. 21, 2012. “The home furnishings market in the Twin Cities is showing signs of strength, especially for stores that are able to carve a niche.”

“Obituary: Rev. James Habiger was a voice of wisdom and compassion,” Star Tribune, Oct. 22, 2012. “The Rev. James Habiger, who lobbied for social justice on behalf of Minnesota Catholics, died of lung and heart disease Oct. 9 at Carondelet Village in St. Paul. He was 85.”

“College Students Rally, Oppose Voter ID Amendment,” WCCO, Oct. 23, 2012. “One of the most contentious issues on the ballot in Minnesota this year is the Voter ID Amendment, which would require a government-issued ID to vote.”

“Good Question: Do Coupons Really Save Us Money?” WCCO, Oct. 24, 2012. “To a certain type of shopper, the words ‘unlimited double couponing’ elicits a strong, emotional reaction.”

“My Take: The Christian case for gay marriage,” CNN, Oct. 24, 2012. “I am a Christian, and I am in favor of gay marriage. The reason I am for gay marriage is because of my faith.”

“U.S. could outpace Saudi oil production,” KARE, Oct. 25, 2012. “The United States may surpass Saudi Arabia as the number one oil producer by 2020, according to the Associated Press.”

“In marriage amendment fight, both sides predict victory,” Pioneer Press, Oct. 27, 2012. “Both sides of the marriage amendment debate in Minnesota point to evidence nationwide for why they will prevail.”

“Recovery in metro housing market inches along,” Minnesota Public Radio, Oct. 29, 2012. “Grace McKay decided this was the year to put her Plymouth house on the market. The 90-year-old and her husband bought the four-bedroom rambler in 1978. But McKay’s husband died five years ago, and she’s ready to move on.”

“St. Paul council supports redirecting some military funding to local needs,” Pioneer Press, Oct. 10, 2012. “St. Paul became the first city in Minnesota to formally resolve that federal military spending needs to be trimmed.”

“A football family: Sport more than a game in Idowu household,” South Washington County Bulletin, Oct. 11, 2012. “Growing up in Nigeria, Nelson Idowu didn’t discover football until he was in college. However, he grew to love the game and passed on his passion to his three sons – Ayo, Bayo and Dayo.”

“St. Paul’s ‘balancing act’ can help some businesses, hurt others,” MinnPost, Oct. 11, 2012. “St. Paul city government sure has been good for at least one business. City officials unleashed all their legislative clout this year to get state money for a regional ballpark that will house a minor-league team. It worked.”

“Vatican, US bishops mandate changes to ‘Lamb of God,’” National Catholic Reporter, Oct. 11, 2012. “The leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference have requested immediate changes to the music used during the Catholic Mass in parishes across the country to align the texts of the English liturgy more closely to a strict translation of the Latin version.”

“Twin Cities housing prices rise again,” Pioneer Press, Oct. 12, 2012. “The Twin Cities housing market continued on a course of recovery in September as prices posted double-digit percentage gains for the sixth straight month.”

“Monsignor James David Habiger dies at 85,” Pioneer Press, Oct. 12, 2012. “Monsignor James David Habiger, retired executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference and chaplain for the University of St. Thomas and the Minnesota House and Senate, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, from lung disease and congestive heart failure.”

“Obama’s refusal to deport illegal aliens unconstitutional, say law professors,” Fox News, Oct. 13, 2012. “Two law professors, including one who served in the Bush Justice Department, have published a paper charging that President Obama violated the Constitution with his directive to law enforcement not to deport illegal aliens.”

“University of St. Thomas Bans Window Signs & Decorations,” KSTP, Oct. 12, 2012. “It may be the political season but you wouldn’t know it at the University of Saint Thomas.”

“Mark Osler, guest columnist: Influence vs power — one of them endures, the other wilts, corrupts,” Waco Tribune-Herald, Oct. 14, 2012. “We are coming to the cycle of American politics where many of us are sick of it all — we are tired of the exaggerations, of the frantic search for gaffes and of a broken system of federal government that seems incapable of getting much done.”

“Dodd-Frank? Not Such a Drag After All,” Businessweek, Oct. 15, 2012. “From the perspective of hedge fund managers, the Dodd-Frank Act is, in so many ways, a huge drag.”

“Voters’ choice: Less death, more love?” CNN, Oct. 15, 2012. “While the presidential candidates spar in debates and jump on gaffes, two possibly historic votes on November 6 will cut to the most primal issues: nothing less than death and love.”

“Dozens of states make it hard to get abortions,” Northfield News, Oct. 17, 2012. “It’s legal to get an abortion in America, but in many places it is hard and getting harder.”

“St. Thomas campaign raises more than $500 million,” The Catholic Spirit, Oct. 17, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas has announced the completion of the most successful fundraising campaign of any private institution of higher education in Minnesota and its four neighboring states.”

“University of St. Thomas’ capital campaign sets record: $515M,” Pioneer Press, Oct. 17, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas squeaked by the $500 million goal of its five-year capital campaign on its last day, breaking a five-state record for private college fundraising.”

“2012 Could Be The Best Holiday Shopping Season In Years,” WCCO, Oct. 17, 2012. “Halloween is still two weeks away but major retailers are already fighting for your holiday shopping dollars.”

“Online oopses can hurt college chances,” Star Tribune, Oct. 18, 2012. “A 2012 survey by Kaplan Test Prep found that more admissions counselors are checking out candidates online and finding potentially damaging information.”

“St. Thomas Reaches $500 Million Fundraising Goal,” WCCO, Oct. 18, 2012. “University of St. Thomas officials announced Wednesday they’ve raised more than $500 million in donations through their “Opening Doors” campaign.”

“St. Thomas tops its $500 million goal, despite the recession,” Star Tribune, Oct. 18, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas has exceeded an ambitious $500 million fundraising goal that will bankroll new scholarships, bolster its endowment and that has already transformed its St. Paul campus.”

“University of St. Thomas raises more than $500 million in capital campaign,” MinnPost, Oct. 18, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas has announced a milestone: more than a half-billion dollars given or pledged for its capital campaign.”

“University of St. Thomas raises $500M — and then some,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Oct. 18, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas, which has built a reputation as a fundraising powerhouse in recent years, has exceeded the $500-million goal for its latest campaign.”

“Survey: Twin Cities home prices rose nearly 6,000 over the summer,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 28, 2012. “The median price of homes for sale over the summer that were not distressed properties in the 13-county Twin Cities market increased nearly $6,000, according to researchers at the University of St. Thomas.”

“UW No. 12 on list of ‘Party Schools that Pay,’” Pioneer Press, Sept. 29, 2012. “As the burden of student loan debt deepens, the latest rankings on starting and midcareer salaries for graduates of more than 1,000 colleges and universities nationwide might offer another yardstick for high school students to estimate return on investment as they narrow their college choices.”

“Judge Dismisses Suit: HHS Mandate No Threat to Religious Freedom,” LifeNews.com, Oct. 1, 2012. “In a decision in one of the dozens of lawsuits the pro-abortion HHS mandate faces, a Missouri federal district court rejected a legal challenge to the Obamacare mandate brought by a small business whose owner is a Catholic.”

“Avoiding razor burn on your wallet,” KARE 11, Oct. 1, 2012. “The cost of razors can be expensive, so much so that razors are now one of the most shop-lifted items at stores.”

“Brisk home sales and more,” Star Tribune, Oct. 2, 2012. “An index compiled by the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas’ Opus College of Business (got all that?) found that home sales were brisk this summer in the 13-county metro area.”

“Family Speaks Out In Support Of Marriage Amendment,” WCCO, Oct. 2, 2012. “The marriage amendment, which seeks to define marriage as between one man and one woman, goes before voters in November.”

“Good Question: When Will Your Home Value Bounce Back?” WCCO, Oct. 2, 2012. “After years of housing woes, the news has started to turn.”

“Comcast gets into retail with Roseville showroom,” Pioneer Press, Oct. 3, 2012. “Comcast, the nation’s largest cable provider and a leader in the increasing digitalization of modern life, has a new trick up its sleeve that it is using to lure Twin Cities customers to its many new services.”

“Living with ALS, part VIII: A career in full,” Minnesota Public Radio, Oct. 5, 2012. “Anyone who has left a long-time job either because of downsizing or early retirement, or even if the move was planned in advance, will tell you it is a tough transition to make.”

“Remember Ralph Reed? He’s back — and helping Minnesota marriage amendment supporters,” MinnPost, Oct. 6, 2012. “Remember Ralph Reed, the driving force behind the Christian Coalition? He’s back, and he’s working cleverly and quietly on the campaign to insert an amendment into the Minnesota Constitution banning same-sex marriage.”

“The Competing Views on Competition,” New York Times, Oct. 8, 2012. “Just before bedtime on a recent night, two toddlers marched reluctantly to the bathroom to brush their teeth. And on the way, my four-year-old son told his little sister: ‘I’m going to win. I’m going to win!’”

“Random Sample: Patricia Stankovitch, PsyD,” APA Monitor, Octotber 2012. “The former human resources exec dropped her ‘fancy title’ to work as a counseling pshychologist. ‘My family thought I was crazy. But they’re proud of me now.”

“Business Matters: Plymouth company sees business growth with exports,” Northwest Community Television, Sept. 24, 2012. “At Plymouth-based Banner Engineering, the company’s manufacturing plant operates around the clock producing sensors, LED lighting components, and other safety systems used by a variety of industries in a growing number of countries.”

“Business forum: Fed’s bet on housing cause for alarm,” Star Tribune, Sept. 23, 2012. “The Fed is no panacea, but it is the only agent capable of tackling the economy.”

“Beyond Bounds: Kaiti Wachter Is The Best Story You’ll Read All Week,” WCCO, Sept. 13, 2012. “Take a moment and learn about Kaiti Wachter, her mother, and even her grandmother. You won’t be disappointed you did.”

“St. Thomas vs. St. John’s: That time already,” Star Tribune, Sept. 14, 2012. “The annual grudge match between football rivals comes in the conference opener this year.”

“Renewed St. John’s-St.Thomas football rivalry means revenue for businesses,” St. Cloud Times, Sept. 15, 2012. “For St. John’s University and the University of St. Thomas, the annual football match-up yields big crowds, big talk and a lot of fun for fans of both teams.”

“Beloved University of St. Thomas Monsignor James Lavin priest dies,” KARE 11, Sept. 18, 2012. “A beloved priest known for making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for students at the University of St. Thomas has died.”

“Obituary: St. Thomas loses Rev. James Lavin, mentor and booster,” Star Tribune, Sept. 18, 2012. “The Rev. James Lavin nurtured generations of students with peanut butter and prayer.”

“University of St. Thomas: Msgr. James Lavin, icon for 75 years, dies,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 18, 2012. “Known for handing out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches called “Lavin Burgers” to residence hall students, longtime University of St. Thomas icon Monsignor James Lavin died Monday morning at the Little Sisters of the Poor residence in St. Paul. He was 93.”

“St. Paul considers apartment-height moratorium,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 19, 2012. “Efforts to limit five-story “private dorms” near the University of St. Thomas are intensifying.”

“Romney’s 47% made up of seniors, students, military members,” KMSP, Sept. 19, 2012. “Mitt Romney’s campaign tried to hit the restart button on Monday, but by Tuesday, they were already sidetracked by secret video of some ‘off the cuff’ comments the candidate made before a group of wealthy donors.”

“High Tuition, Weak Job Market Keeping Law School Enrollment Down,” KSTP, Sept. 19, 2012. “Jennah Bordson is in her second year of law school at St. Thomas University. She says, ever since high school she’s always had a thing for the law.”

“Msgr. Lavin – AKA ‘Scooter’ – lives in the hearts of St. Thomas alums,” The Catholic Spirit, Sept. 19, 2012. “When The Catholic Spirit put out a call for anecdotes about the late Father James M. ‘Scooter’ Lavin, graduates of St. Thomas recalled fondly the priest who was a fixture in the Ireland Hall dormitory, on the St. Paul campus and across the Twin Cities.”

“St. Paul: Residents, developer at odds over Grand Avenue tall-building moratorium,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 19, 2012. “Building student apartment buildings along Grand Avenue will either create nuisance party houses or keep students from moving into homes on nearby residential streets, a relief to homeowners.”

“Minnesotans Wait in Line for iPhone 5, Experience,” KSTP, Sept. 21, 2012. “The highly anticipated iPhone 5 is already available in countries around the world.”

“OSLER: Cutting off cash flow the way to end drug trafficking,” The Washington Times, Sept. 20, 2012. “As any businessman knows, a foolproof way to make a business fail is to restrict cash flow and credit.”

“Ruben Rosario: A much-deserved honor for Minnesota’s sisters,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 21, 2012. “I learned a good lesson early on: Don’t mess with the nuns.”

“Grand Avenue: St. Paul Council OKs moratorium on 5-story apartment buildings,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 26, 2012. “It’s official: No apartment buildings more than four stories high will be built on the west side of Grand Avenue near the University of St. Thomas for up to a year, with one exception.”

“Inside view: Herb Tousley,” Star Tribune, Aug. 30, 2012. “It’s been nearly three years since commercial real estate industry veteran Herb Tousley took over as director of the University of St. Thomas’ real estate master’s degree program and the university’s Shenehon Center for Real Estate.”

“College path speaks volumes about Tommies’ James,” Star Tribune, Aug. 31, 2012. “St. Thomas football coach Glenn Caruso uses phrases such as ‘very sharp,’ ‘constantly thinking’ and ‘ridiculously thoughtful’ in describing center Curtis James.”

“Twin Cities homebuilding notched strong gains in August,” Finance and Commerce, Aug. 31, 2012. “Local homebuilders stayed busy during the dog days of August, as year-over-year monthly permit numbers were up dramatically for the seventh consecutive month and the planned housing unit count more than doubled.”

“Ask the consultant: How to reward one person without causing team problems,” Star Tribune, Sept. 2, 2012. “What’s the best way to reward an associate without wreaking havoc on team dynamics?”

“Voter ID headed for ballot as is,” Minnesota Daily, Sept. 4, 2012. “The Legislature’s original question will appear on the ballot and Legislature has the authority to name proposed amendment questions.”

“Constitution defines, but does not owe, freedom,” Star Tribune, Sept. 5, 2012. “Whenever the law expands the freedoms of one person or group, it necessarily contracts those of another.”

“Don’t Believe The Global Warmists, Major Hurricanes Are Less Frequent,” Forbes, Sept. 5, 2012. “When Hurricane Isaac made landfall in southern Louisiana last week, the storm provided a rare break in one of the longest periods of hurricane inactivity in U.S. history.”

“Gay Marriage Infringes Freedom of Its Opponents, Law Prof Argues in Op-Ed,” ABA Journal, Sept. 6, 2012. “When the law expands one person’s freedom, it restricts that of another. That principle applies in the context of gay marriage, according to University of St. Thomas law professor Robert Delahunty.”

“Ruben Rosario: A much-deserved honor for Minnesota’s sisters,” Pioneer Press, Sept. 8, 2012. “I learned a good lesson early on: Don’t mess with the nuns.”

“Home prices keep momentum,” Star Tribune, Sept. 13, 2012. “Reflecting a Twin Cities housing market slowly on the mend, closings and prices are up, but listings are down.”

St. Thomas ranks No. 113 among 281 schools in the National Universities category, an improvement from No. 115 a year ago, No. 124 in 2010 and No. 137 in 2009. The ranking is the highest in the 12 years that St. Thomas has been in that category.

“It always is good to receive recognition in rankings,” said Father Dennis Dease, president. “Our decisions never have been motivated by rankings, however, but simply by our commitment to improve the quality of a St. Thomas education year after year.”

In addition, for the third straight year St. Thomas is listed as an “A Plus School for B Students” (as were eight other Minnesota schools). These schools, the magazine says, are “where non-superstars have a decent shot at being accepted and thriving – where spirit and hard work could make all the difference.”

U.S. News announced the rankings today (Wednesday). They will be published on the magazine’s website and in the 2013 print edition of the “Best Colleges” guidebook, which will be available Sept. 18 on newsstands.

The magazine’s published findings do not explain why St. Thomas moved up in the rankings, which are based on seven measures: undergraduate academic reputation, graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate performance and alumni giving.

National Universities are defined as offering a wide range of undergraduate majors as well as master’s and doctoral degrees. Harvard and Princeton are tied for the top spot, and the University of Minnesota is at No. 68. Among Catholic universities in this category, Notre Dame, Georgetown, Boston College, Fordham, Marquette, St. Louis, San Diego, Chicago Loyola and San Francisco rank higher than St. Thomas. Catholic universities ranked lower than St. Thomas are Dayton, Catholic, Duquesne, Seton Hall, DePaul, St. John’s of New York and St. Mary’s of Winona.

All other Minnesota colleges are ranked in three other institutional categories: 251 National Liberal Arts Colleges, which emphasize undergraduate education and award at least half of their degrees in the arts and sciences; 625 Regional Universities, which provide a full range of undergraduate majors and master’s programs but few, if any, doctoral programs; and 370 Regional Colleges, which focus on undergraduate education.

“University of St. Thomas in Minnesota Selects Bisk Education for New Online Degree Programs,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, Aug. 14, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota has selected Bisk Education’s University Alliance division to assist in developing and delivering online degree and certificate programs.”

“LaBreche scripts new chapter for agency,” Star Tribune, Aug. 17, 2012. “A ‘midlife career crisis’ drove a sales-centered digital reinvention at Beth LaBreche’s Minneapolis boutique marketing agency.”

“Tuition and Fees at Private Law Schools Break $40K Mark, on Average,” ABA Journal, Aug. 20, 2012. “Tuition and fees at law schools continue to increase, topping $40,000 on average this year at private law schools, according to an examination of published rates.”

“Lottery remains hot ticket,” Star Tribune, Aug. 22, 2012. “The Minnesota State Lottery has hit the jackpot – again – posting record ticket sales for a fifth consecutive year as recession-weary consumers keep betting on the hope that a big payday is only a play away.”

“Minnesota’s nascent housing recovery spreads unevenly,” Star Tribune, Aug. 21, 2012. “The state’s housing markets are seeing the biggest gains in places where jobs are most plentiful. Other areas aren’t so lucky.”

“Fairview plans building boom,” Finance and Commerce, Aug. 23, 2012. “Major construction projects appear to be in the works for Southdale Hospital in Edina and Ridges Hospital in Burnsville as parent Fairview Health Services seeks to move beyond lackluster financials and a bill-collecting scandal.”

“FINA is blamed in death,” 7 Days in Dubai, Aug. 23, 2012. “The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has been cited in a new report on the death of an elite swimmer during a 10k race in the UAE.”

“Amendment is wrong way to preserve traditional marriage,” Star Tribune, Aug. 25, 2012. “Supporters of Minnesota’s proposed marriage amendment are exactly right about something: Marriage is an important and valuable institution.”

“Suspect says he was ‘Man in Black’ just once,” Star Tribune, Aug. 27, 2012. “Mark Wetsch didn’t really plan how he would rob the bank in tiny Brewster, Minn. So he went to a bar and ordered a gin and tonic to calm his nerves.”

“Save millions: Trade the Saints to Minneapolis for the Timberwolves,” Pioneer Press, Aug. 28, 2012. “Minnesota has some of the very best sports facilities in the nation in Target Field and the Xcel Energy Center. So why are we planning to spend more than $200 million to build a second professional baseball stadium and remodel Target Center?”

“Sprinter leaves disability in the dust,” The Catholic Spirit, Aug. 28, 2012. “Don’t let Krista Pylkki’s beaming smile fool you. Beneath her wide grin and hearty laughter lies a fierce competitive spirit.”

“This full moon will leave you blue,” Star Tribune, Aug. 29, 2012. “This is a special month for romantics and werewolves. August is about to have its second full moon.”

“Higher ed at the Fair: From Tommie Totes to the U’s Gridlock Buster,” MinnPost, Aug. 29, 2012. “Never mind the Stratosphere swing, the River Raft ride or the pigs, possibly viral and possibly just piggy, you know what’s going great at the Great Minnesota Get Together? Higher ed’s efforts to connect with the public.”

“Expert: Wal-Mart could double sales at Ball Road site,” Quad Community Press, Aug. 30, 2012. “Even the slightest edge in the grocery wars can mean big bucks for major retailers.”

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“Good Question: Why Are We So Loyal To Our Schools?” WCCO, June 7, 2012. “In this season of graduation, Rick Tuomala wondered: Why are people so loyal to their schools?”

“Samoan Breadfruit Makes a Splash in the Caribbean,” Inter Press Service, June 7, 2012. “Can a single species of tree significantly reduce hunger, unemployment and deforestation in the tropics? Researchers and scientists behind a surge in breadfruit activity think so.”

“Untangling Knots, Slipknots in Species Separated by a Billion Years of Evolution,” Science Daily, June 11, 2o12. “Strings of all kinds, when jostled, wind up in knots. It turns out that happens even when the strings are long strands of molecules that make up proteins.”

“Online Insider: Race is On Between Apple and Google,” KSTP, June 12, 2012. “Apple is making it more difficult for you to use Google and its Android Network.”

“Potential reporters navigate ThreeSixty crash course — and undergo a transformation,” MinnPost, July 2, 2012. “You might not have been aware of it, but at 1 p.m. Friday in a conference room in St. Paul, over strawberry shortcake and lemonade, democracy experienced a renewal.”

“Using Untested Skills to Fix a Home With a Dubious History,” New York Times, June 20, 2012. “In ‘Sugarhouse,’ Matthew Batt’s memoir about buying and renovating a reputed former crack house in Salt Lake City, the author delights in describing his olfactory experience upon entering the home for the first time.” (Matthew Batt is  a member of the St. Thomas English Department faculty.)

“Living with ALS, Part V: A teaching career reframed,” Minnesota Public Radio, June 20, 2012. “Despite the slow encroachment of ALS on his body, the dean of the School of Education at the University of St. Thomas kept up a full schedule as the academic year drew to a close, aided by co-instructor Deb McMeester, teaching a doctoral-level course in ethical leadership.”

“Catholic business schools urged to help students develop moral compass,” Catholic Review, June 20, 2012. “Business is a vocation from God, Cardinal Peter Turkson said June 18 at the University of Dayton, calling on Catholic business schools to help students develop a moral compass along with excellence in business education.”

“Minnesota home sales and prices rose in May,” Star Tribune, June 21, 2012. “Rock-bottom mortgage rates helped boost year-over-year sales for the 11th month in a row. The median sale price rose 9.9 percent.”

“House hunting with writer Matthew Batt,” MinnPost, June 21, 2012. “Love and happiness, financial and community stability — even, as we’ve learned, the global economy — are all influenced by home ownership.”

“Title IX built generation of better athletes,” Minnesota Public Radio, June 22, 2012. “For the girls at this year’s Minnesota high school track and field championships, Title IX is a lesson in a history book.”

“Thrifty retailer on a mission,” Star Tribune, June 24, 2012. “Goodwill’s ambitious strategy hit the market just as the recession took hold. And it has proved over the last decade that secondhand retailing, if presented in bright, clean, well-organized stores with bargain prices, can be a bona fide growth strategy.”

“It’s a buyers’ market at law school,” Law.com, June 25, 2012. “It’s not unheard of for a law school facing a bloated incoming class to offer scholarship money to students on condition that they defer for a year.”

“St. Paul City Council approves student rental housing buffer near St. Thomas,” Pioneer Press, June 27, 2012. “Homeowners in the neighborhoods surrounding the University of St. Thomas will have to think twice before moving out and renting their homes to students.”

“Restriction on student housing approved in St. Paul,” Minnesota Public Radio, June 27, 2012. “The city council has approved restrictions on student rental housing in the area around the University of St. Thomas.”

“St. Paul curbs off-campus housing near University of St. Thomas,” Star Tribune, June 27, 2012. “Brushing aside objections from the University of St. Thomas, the St. Paul City Council approved a new ordinance Wednesday that clamps down on growth in off-campus student housing near the Summit Avenue school.”

“Minn. Officials React To Health Care Ruling,” WCCO, June 28, 2012. “Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton bet big on the federal health care overhaul, drawing federal money to expand Medicaid early and preparing for the day when the full law takes effect.”

“St. Paul slaps limits on renting to students near St. Thomas,” Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal, June 28, 2012. “Own rental property in St. Paul? Thinking of renting to a college student? Better get out the tape measure.”

“St. Thomas student injured in fall from window in Rome,” Star Tribune, July 3, 2012. “A University of St. Thomas student studying in Rome fell from a fourth-story window early Monday and was seriously hurt, school officials said.”

“Matthew Batt’s hilarious memoir nails home renovation,” Pioneer Press, July 4, 2012. “Matthew Batt needed to replace ‘really ugly’ 30-year-old flooring in his home near Como Lake, but he wasn’t sure what was underneath it.”

St. Thomas will celebrate its Top Workplace recognition from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. Enjoy cake and ice cream on John P. Monahan Plaza in St. Paul and on the second floor between Schulze Hall and Terrence Murphy Hall in Minneapolis. All employees are invited to stop by for a celebratory treat and social time with colleagues.

St. Thomas was nominated to participate in the Top Workplaces project in March. At that time, 500 randomly-selected employees received emails asking them to complete a short questionnaire about working for the university.

According to the Star Tribune, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions about company leadership, communication, career opportunities, workplace environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits. The analysis included responses from nearly 71,200 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations.

“The most important aspect of the Top Workplace designation is that it’s based on employee opinions. We are delighted and grateful that our employees nominated St. Thomas and rated our workplace so highly,” said Sara Gross Methner, general counsel and chief human resources officer. “St. Thomas is a product of the people who work here; it is a great place to work because of our employees’ efforts to live our mission and convictions in all that they do. Receiving public recognition for these efforts is rewarding, and all our employees can take pride in this accomplishment.”

To qualify as a Star Tribune Top Workplace, a company must have a minimum of 50 employees in Minnesota. More than 1,360 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.

This is not the first time the university has been recognized as a top employer. In August 2010, St. Thomas was ranked ninth in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal’s “Best Place to Work” survey.

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“10 Lowest-Priced Private Business Schools,” U.S. News and World Report, June 6, 2o12. “MBA students at these schools pay less than $35,000 per year.”

“As nation waits for high court, state pursues health care fixes,” Star Tribune, June 6, 2012. “The world of health care is changing dramatically – whether the controversial law mandating universal coverage survives or not.”

“Editorial: Active colleges, better city,” Pioneer Press, June 5, 2012. “In addition to their primary missions, St. Paul’s many colleges and universities do much to make their hometown better.”

“Wisdom from a Teacher of the Year,” Star Tribune, June 5, 2012. “When Jackie Roehl was admitted to the University of St. Thomas, she was almost 30 years old and more than eager to jump-start her career as a teacher.”

“Business Forum: Economic fix lies in math, not politics,” Star Tribune, June 3, 2012. “Elections matter less than we think. Economics, education and demographics matter much more.”

“Obituary: St. Paul native Gregory Schaffer gave life to Guatemala,” Star Tribune, June 2, 2012. “Gregory Schaffer was born in St. Paul, studied at St. Paul Seminary and was ordained as a Catholic priest for the Diocese of New Ulm. But he found his true calling in Guatemala.”

“Limits on student rentals near St. Thomas get thumbs-down,” Pioneer Press, June 1, 2012. “A proposal to limit off-campus student rental housing near the University of St. Thomas has received a thumbs-down from the St. Paul Planning Commission.”

“Obituary: Hospital visionary Carl Platou transformed Fairview,” Star Tribune, May 31, 2012. “Even after retirement, he was one of the most influential people in Minnesota medicine.”

“Back religious liberty, and we all will benefit,” Star Tribune, May 29, 2012. “In editorializing against North Dakota’s proposed religious-liberty amendment, the Star Tribune itself gave a misleading account.”

“Should St. Thomas move up to Division I?” Star Tribune, May 28, 3012. “When you read about University of St. Thomas athletics, it’s often about the school dominating the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference or competing in a national competition.”

“St. Thomas president to stay busy after 2013 retirement,” The Catholic Spirit, May 23, 2012. “Father Dennis Dease is grateful for many things that have happened during the past 21 years he has served as president of the University of St. Thomas.”

“Sweeter home sales and prices, in Minn. and across U.S.,” Star Tribune, May 22, 2012. “Last month the percentage of Twin Cities area distressed sales was the lowest in 17 months.”

“CRE pros are slightly pessimistic about future,” Star Tribune, May 22, 2012. “Is the future of the local commercial real estate market half full, or half empty?”

“Downtown Lunds store to open mid-June,” Finance and Commerce, May 22, 2012. “Seven years after buying a downtown Minneapolis site, Edina-based Lund Food Holdings Inc. is three weeks away from opening a new Lunds grocery store at 1201 Hennepin Ave.”

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Special coverage of Fr. Dennis Dease’s retirement announcement:

“Dease to retire as St. Thomas president,” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, May 10, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas is about to get only its third president in nearly a half century.”

“St. Thomas President Dennis Dease to retire in June 2013,” Pioneer Press, May 10, 2012. “Dennis Dease, the University of St. Thomas’ second-longest-serving president, announced he would retire in June 2013.”

“St. Thomas president Dease to retire next year,” KARE 11, May 10, 2012. “The longtime president of the University of St. Thomas says he will retire next year.”

“St. Thomas president Father Dennis Dease announces retirement,” The Catholic Spirit, May 10, 2012. “Father Dennis Dease, president of the University of St. Thomas since 1991, has announced he we will retire June 30, 2013.”

“St. Thomas President Fr. Dennis Dease to retire after 22 years,” MinnPost, May 10, 2012. “The Rev. Dennis Dease, who oversaw tremendous growth as president of the University of St. Thomas, officially announced today that he’ll retire in the summer of 2013.”

“St. Thomas president to retire in ’13,” Star Tribune, May 10, 2012. “After 22 years, the president of the University of St. Thomas will retire next year.”

“University of St. Thomas president announces retirement plans,” Minnesota Public Radio, May 10, 2012. “The president of the University of St. Thomas announced plans to retire on Thursday.”

“Fr. Dennis Dease, president of Minn.’s University of St. Thomas, set to retire,” National Catholic Reporter, May 11, 2012. “St. Paul and Minneapolis archdiocese priest, Dennis Dease, may not be well-known to most Catholics, but he’s probably earned legendary status at this point for the work he’s done superbly leading the University of St. Thomas for the last 22 years.”

Other headlines:

“Frank Gehry’s Winton Guest House opens for tours,” Star Tribune, May 3, 2012. “Los Angeles-based architect Frank Gehry earned early acclaim for an innovative guest house designed for Twin Cities arts patrons Mike and Penny Winton. Originally located on their 11 acre estate overlooking Lake Minnetonka, the house was disassembled and moved to rural Owatonna after the Winton’s sold the property.”

“Commission accepting comments on student rental limits near St. Thomas,” Pioneer Press, May 4, 2012. “The St. Paul Planning Commission will accept public comment through Monday, May 7 on a proposed plan to limit the number of student homes near the University of St. Thomas.”

“Journalism camp teaches importance of free speech,” Insight News, May 6, 2012. “For the past 10 years, high school students from across the Twin Cities have been coming to the University of St. Thomas to attend ThreeSixty Journalism’s summer camps.”

“Makeup Prices Vary Widely From Store To Store,” WCCO, May 8, 2012. “Katie Enright and Michelle Hamann in Maple Grove aren’t concealing anything when they say they prefer Cover Girl and Revlon products.”

“Tar-zhay goes bou-tique,” Star Tribune, May 10, 2012. “Target is teaming up with small, independent shops to offer items that it hopes will reinforce its image as more than just another discounter.”

“St. Thomas honors Johnson as alumna,” Star Tribune, May 10, 2012. “Before Bernadeia Johnson was an educator, the Minneapolis superintendent was a banker for 13 years.”

“Catholic colleges attracting more students who want to live their faith,” The Catholic Spirit, May 10, 2012. “Bekah Gross chose a Catholic university over two top secular schools this year because she felt she could better live out her Catholic faith on campus.”

“There are hot career fields for future Steele County college students,” Owatonna People’s Press, May 10, 2012. “Less than a month from now, after area schools will graduate more than 2,000 high school students, many of those students will head off to college with hopes of eventually acquiring their dream job.”

“Finance & Commerce names Top Projects of 2011,” Finance & Commerce, May 10, 2012. “Although the Central Corridor light rail transit line won’t be completed until 2014, its ongoing construction was a factor in two of the projects selected for Finance & Commerce’s Top Projects of 2011.”

“Home Sales Continue To Climb,” WCCO, May 11, 2012. “There are more signs of recovery in the Twin Cities housing market.”

“St. Paul Planning Commission rejects 5-story apartment building on Grand Avenue,” Pioneer Press, May 11, 2012. “The St. Paul Planning Commission’s zoning committee on Thursday, May 10 voted against allowing a five-story, 20-unit apartment building to be built on the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Finn Street.”

“Mike Feltault loved mobilizing volunteers,” Star Tribune, May 12, 2012. “The consummate “Tommie,” he was the brains and brawn behind many Catholic and charity events.”

“Target after 50 years: Retailer transformed how America shops,” Pioneer Press, May 12, 2012. “Fifty years ago this month, the first Target store opened for business. Two months later, so did the world’s first Wal-Mart. Together, they transformed how America shopped.”

“What analysts are saying: Target is ‘not Wal-Mart,’” Star Tribune, May 12, 2012. “Earlier this year, Target said it had struck deals with five independent boutiques to create small collections of new products that would be sold through Target stores …The strategy: differentiate Target from its competitors.”

“Job news is good for many 2012 college grads,” Star Tribune, May 14, 2012. “Economics major Zachary Hanson graduates this month from the University of Minnesota. But he’s not sweating a job search — he’s had a job offer since October.”

“As longtime boss, Schulze got used to acting alone,” Star Tribune, May 14, 2012. “As a free-wheeling entrepreneur who would transform Best Buy Co. into a $50 billion operation, Richard Schulze was a man not used to answering to someone else.”

“Storm Ready: Is the Twin Cities prepared for a major tornado?” KARE 11, May 14, 2012. “The images of tornadoes twisting and turning, leaving devastation in their wake can be jaw-dropping.”

“Best Buy’s founder never wanted to leave,” Pioneer Press, May 15, 2012. “Richard Schulze never intended to leave his creation.”

“St. Thomas football team’s Canada trip: ‘It’s just a blast,’” Pioneer Press, May 15, 2012. “The University of St. Thomas football team, which won the MIAC championship and reached the NCAA Division III semifinals, played its spring game Saturday, May 12, and is scheduled to play an exhibition game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Sunday against a team of semi-pro all-stars ages 18-28.”

“Creating a balance between life and work,” KARE 11, May 16, 2012. “One step into a coffee shop and the plugged-in, multi-media connectedness of the place may give you more of a buzz than that cup of Joe.”

“Survey finds more pessimism on CRE,” Finance & Commerce, May 16, 2012. “The latest Commercial Real Estate Survey from the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business reports that industry leaders are ‘somewhat more pessimistic’ about the outlook for the industry.”

“Survey: CRE pros are slightly pessimistic,” Star Tribune, May 16, 2012. “Is the future of the local commercial real estate market half full, or half empty?”

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“Opportunity knocks in Rogers,” Star Tribune, April 26, 2012. “In the Twin Cities industrial real estate market the big fish are swimming in the northwest suburb Rogers, and developer Liberty Property Trust is aiming to land a trophy-sized catch.”

“Bob Sansevere’s On and On: No more ‘interim’ tag for Tommies’ John Tauer,” Pioneer Press, April 27, 2012. “John Tauer spent this past college basketball season with the interim tag.”

“Food fight! Bring on Tomato Fest II,” Star Tribune, May 2, 2012. “The summer’s pulpiest, juiciest, seediest event is headed west. A year after thousands spent a late July afternoon heaving overripe fruit at one another, the second annual Midwest Tomato Fest is moving from Afton Alps to a downtown Minneapolis parking lot, the better to lure what organizers hope will be 10,000 revelers.”

“Tommies Blog: Tauer Lands His ‘Dream Job’,” WCCO, May 2, 2012. “It would be an understatement to say that John Tauer landed his dream job when offered the men’s basketball coaching job at the University of St. Thomas on April 20.”

“Construction Permits on the Rise Across Metro,” KSAX, May 3, 2012. “Construction permits are up 25 percent across the metro; that’s good news to contractor Jeremy Power, owner of Bella Custom Homes.”

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“St. Paul could add permanent restrictions to student housing conversions,” Pioneer Press, April 3, 2012. “Homeowners with a bone to pick about ‘party houses’ near the University of St. Thomas could soon have a new zoning rule on their side – a proposed 150-foot buffer between new student rental housing.”

“No ‘featherbed’ for college profs,” Pioneer Press, April 4, 2012. “David C. Levy’s March 25 op-ed, ‘Re-examine the way we pay professors,’ grossly misrepresented the workload of today’s average college teacher.”

“Burnsville paintball magnate named state’s top young entrepreneur,” Pioneer Press, April 5, 2012. “Matt Ames got over his share of obstacles on his way to becoming a thriving entrepreneur: A robbery a few years ago cleared out all his equipment and inventory. An online business dissolved. A business partner wanted out. Critics aplenty said he’d never make a serious business out of the game of paintball.”

“Real Estate Market Finally Turning Around?” WCCO, April 5, 2012. “The season for buying and selling homes in the Twin Cities is off to a strong start, but is it good enough to turn the housing market around?”

“A shared Seder that nourishes connections.” Star Tribune, April 6, 2012. “By inviting people from other faiths to take part in their religious traditions, more Jews hope to foster tolerance.”

“Embezzlers these days more likely to be women,” Star Tribune, April 7, 2012. “In an era dominated by male Ponzi schemers who have become household names by bilking investors out of millions, more women are being accused and convicted of stealing from their employers − ranging from churches and mom-and-pop shops to massive financial institutions.”

“Society slowly learns to deal with autism,” Star Tribune, April 8, 2012. “As diagnoses of the disorder increase, understanding the disability is key to accommodating its many permutations.”

“Do cards still mean business?” Star Tribune, April 10, 2012. “Apps for trading contact information haven’t put an end to business cards yet. Perhaps they never will.”

“Best Buy CEO resigns − Is retail doomed?” MinnPost, April 10, 2012 “It took about a split nano-second for the business punditocracy to jump from Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn’s not-all-that-surprising resignation to ‘The End of Retail as We Know It.’”

“Best Buy: CEO Brian Dunn resigns over ‘personal conduct’ issue,” Pioneer Press, April 10, 2012. “Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn resigned abruptly Tuesday, April 10, amid a board investigation into his “personal conduct,” the company said.”

“Twin Cities home prices up; traditional sales strengthen,” Star Tribune, April 11, 2012. “The number of foreclosure and short sales dropped, raising hopes of a local housing market recovery along with sale prices.”

“William Mitchell law faculty opposes marriage amendment,” Minnesota Public Radio, April 11, 2012. “Taking a stand against the marriage amendment on the November ballot, faculty at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul voted today on a resolution to oppose the constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between one man and one woman, and prohibit same-sex couples from marrying.”

“Labor Department: 2 Million Quit in February,” KMSP, April 12, 2012. “The U.S. Labor Department reported that more than 2 million people voluntarily left their jobs in February − presumably for a better one. Now, that turnover has some predicting a healthier job market with more worker confidence.”

“Congress Should Make Secret Abortions Illegal,” National Review Online, April 12, 2012. “Parents are protective of their children. This is not a learned behavior; it is innate.”

“Rosenblum: Our society’s urge to blame is a fault we must address,” Star Tribune, April 13, 2012. “We’re a country gifted at blaming one another for everything from gas prices to our personal unhappiness to who left the toilet seat up.”

“A Vatican document to make Socrates proud,” National Catholic Reporter, April 13, 2012. “As Pope Paul VI once famously told the United Nations, the Catholic church likes to think of itself as an ‘expert in humanity.’ Development of Catholic social teaching over the last 120 years is a good example, as the church has tried to bring its moral tradition to bear on questions of economic justice.”

“Mommy wars and Ann Romney,” Minnesota Public Radio, April 18, 2012. “When Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen said Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann Romney, hadn’t worked “a day in her life,” it set off a firestorm of controversy about women’s work.”

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“US News Strips St. Thomas From This Year’s Numerical Rankings Over Reporting Error; Dean Protests,” ABA Journal, March 27, 2012. “After an admission by University of St. Thomas School of Law that it had misreported employment data for recent graduates to U.S. News & World Report, the magazine has stripped the Minneapolis institution of its numerical listing in the latest version of the magazine’s annual law school rankings.”

“Best Buy Closing 50 Stores, Cutting 400 Jobs,” KMSP, March 29, 2012. “Best Buy is closing 50 stores in the U.S. in fiscal year 2013 and cutting 400 jobs, mostly at the company’s Richfield, Minn. headquarters, as part of an $800 million cost-cutting effort.”

“Best Buy: 5 Twin Cities stores among 50 to be closed.” Pioneer Press, March 30, 2012. “To survive the future, Best Buy is returning to its past. The struggling electronics giant will close 50 U.S. big-box stores and lay off an additional 400 corporate employees as it refocuses its business on smaller stores.”

“Inside Track: Early learning supporter asks what team is House GOP on?” Star Tribune, March 31, 2012. “Duane Benson, a Minnesota farmer who served as a popular Republican state senator, business lobbyist and, until last year, director of the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation (MELF), is miffed with hard-right conservatives within the majority Republican caucus in the Minnesota House.”

“John Spry: A wake-up on foolish tax policy,” Pioneer Press, March 31, 2012. “The United States now has the highest statutory corporate income tax rate in the industrialized world since Japan, as of April 1, has cut its rate to 35 percent.”

“Start-up helps teens find jobs,” Star Tribune, March 31, 2012. “In a tight job market, it’s not easy to be a teen. Inexperience and youth have made it difficult for teens to land extra cash at the mall, when older laid-off workers are competing for the same jobs.”

“Law School Objects to ‘U.S. News’ Declaring It ‘Unranked,’” Inside Higher Ed, April 2, 2012. “The law dean of the University of St. Thomas has released an open letter to Bob Morse, the head of the college rankings of U.S. News & World Report, objecting to the magazine’s decision to declare the law school ‘unranked.’”

“Handicapping the High Court on health care,” MinnPost, April 2, 2012. “Not since 2000’s Bush v. Gore has so much attention been focused on the U.S. Supreme Court at one time, nor so many learned brains engaged in forecasting its eventual decision.”

“Paragon Outlet Partners plans upscale outlet mall near Mall of America,” Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, April 2, 2012. “A Baltimore developer wants to build an upscale outlet mall in Eagan’s Cedar Grove redevelopment district, just four miles south of the Mall of America.”

“Evangelist sues for more access at Twin Cities Pride festival,” Star Tribune, April 3, 2012. “A Wisconsin taxidermist who wants to distribute Bibles at the 40th Annual Twin Cities Pride festival in June is suing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board over a plan to restrict him to an area away from the action.”

“Study targets St. Thomas housing,” Star Tribune, April 3, 2012. “A St. Paul study released Tuesday recommends new restrictions on off-campus student rental housing surrounding the University of St. Thomas on Summit Avenue.”

“U.S. Bank, St. Thomas start advice websites for small biz,” Finance and Commerce, April 4, 2012. “Small business owners are gaining two new locally produced websites where they can tap into some business savvy at their convenience. U.S. Bank’s Connect website and a site from the University of St. Thomas’ Small Business Development Center opened in late March.”