Daniela Kopřivová explores the differences between the public transportation system in the Czech Republic and the United States.
OPINION: Traveling in the US by public transportation is a fantasy
Whistleblower Haugen says Facebook makes online hate worse
LONDON (AP) — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen told British lawmakers Monday that the social media giant stokes online hate and extremism, fails to protect children from harmful content and lacks any incentive to fix the problems, providing momentum for efforts by European governments working on stricter regulation of tech companies.
OPINION: Foreign language education should be required in elementary school
Offering foreign language education in schools is a way to open students’ minds to different cultures and prepare them for the future. Columnist Maddie Peters argues the United States should require foreign language lessons as early as elementary school.
Enrollment by the numbers: 2016 breaks record for number of St. Thomas applicants
The St. Thomas strategic plan outlines the university’s goal to continually strive to be a more diverse and academically competitive university. This year’s student enrollment statistics show that it is moving forward to meet these goals.
International Education Week celebrates global awareness
Throughout the week, students attended events including a fashion show, trivia night, soccer tournament and more, all designed to spread awareness of global education.
International graduate enrollment increases, undergraduate decreases
International enrollment in graduate studies at St. Thomas increased 48.4 percent from fall 2013, while undergraduate international enrollment decreased 5.2 percent this year.
In Depth – January Term values
TommieMedia looks at the cost and value of J-Term classes around the globe.