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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.

  • Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement

    Nearly 1,400 undergraduate students became the newest alumni of the University of St. Thomas as they walked — or danced — across the commencement stage at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on May 23. Thousands of proud family members, friends, faculty and staff cheered on the graduates at the day’s three ceremonies. Health, Education, Engineering:… The post Sights and Sounds: 2026 Undergraduate Commencement appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on Ethical AI Use

    Manjeet Rege, a professor in the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the growing need for ethical oversight and consumer awareness. Rege explains that as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life and the workplace, people… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Ethical AI Use appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Growing Demand for Data Centers

    Manjeet Rege, a professor in the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is fueling demand for large-scale data centers. Rege discussed concerns surrounding energy use, water consumption, and long-term infrastructure impacts, while noting that clearer policies… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Growing Demand for Data Centers 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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