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In the News: John Abraham on Rising Sea Levels

John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas, co-authored a new study that helps explain the causes of global sea level rise with greater accuracy than ever before. Featured in multiple national and international outlets, the research provides one of the most complete accounts to date of the factors driving rising… The post In the News: John Abraham on Rising Sea Levels appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Ali Ling on Mining Near the Boundary Waters

    Ali Ling, an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about concerns surrounding renewed mining activity near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Ling discussed the challenges of balancing resource development with environmental protection and the factors policymakers and communities must consider as mining proposals move forward.… The post In the News: Ali Ling on Mining Near the Boundary Waters appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: John Abraham on the Trump Administration AI Oversight

    John Abraham, a professor of engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about President Donald Trump's executive order to review artificial intelligence models. Abraham said the voluntary order is a change from the administrations previous hands-off approach to AI regulation. From the conversation: Abraham: “People are waking up to how transformative… The post In the News: John Abraham on the Trump Administration AI Oversight appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI Deepfakes in Politics

    Manjeet Rege, chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the growing use of AI generated content in political campaigns. Rege explained that advances in artificial intelligence are making deepfakes increasingly difficult to identify… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI Deepfakes in Politics appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement

    Master's and doctoral students from schools and colleges across the University of St. Thomas gathered in the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena for two commencement ceremonies celebrating the Class of 2026. The 9:30 a.m. ceremony honored graduate students from the Morrison Family College of Health and the Opus College of Business, while the 12:30 p.m.… The post Sights and Sounds: Graduate School Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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Building Something Special in Minnesota

Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of the St. Thomas Engineer Magazine! 

"It has been another year of exciting accomplishments and growth for [the College of] Engineering. From innovative student projects and impactful research to the continued growth of our partnerships with industry and community, the stories in this issue highlight the vibrant momentum that defines our school.

Our greatest strength remains the students, faculty and staff who bring our programs to life, supported by state-of-the-art facilities that fuel innovation and collaboration. Together, these elements make for a truly distinctive engineering education, one that prepares our graduates to lead with both skill and purpose."

– Dr. Don Weinkauf, Dean, College of Engineering

Read more in the Fall 2025 Engineer Magazine

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