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In the News: Kevin Sauter on How Presidential Debates Offer Glimpses, Not Substance
In the NewsKevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about how today’s presidential debates give only brief views of candidates' ideas, focusing more on catchy lines and appearances than on meaningful talks about important issues. From the story: The…
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From Carp to Coding: Undergraduate Summer Research Highlights
ResearchThrough the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), nearly 70 undergraduate students at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota had the opportunity this summer to work with faculty mentors on a variety of research projects. The program’s grant funding means that students get paid for their work and research. Forty-one Young Scholars, 12 Ignite Research… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on President Biden Meeting With Governors Amid Campaign Turmoil
In the NewsKevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the unique meeting between President Biden and Democratic governors. From the story: Dr. Kevin Sauter, a professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas and expert in political communication, described the… -
In the News: Pamela Hill Nettleton on How Netflix’s ‘Resident Alien’ Explores What It Means to Be Human
In the NewsPamela Hill Nettleton, communication studies and emerging media faculty in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an article in U.S. Catholic about the Netflix show “Resident Alien” and how a nonhuman reveals the humanity in all of us. From the story: The streaming series “Resident Alien” (in its third season on… -
Introducing ‘The Crest’: St. Thomas Student Media Gets New Name, Identity
University NewsTommieMedia, the student-run media organization at the University of St. Thomas, will rebrand as “The Crest” in fall 2024. Inspired by an evolving campus and media landscape, the name is also an ode to the organization’s neighbor, the Mississippi River. The new identity is the culmination of more than two years of self-reflection, outreach and… -
In the News: Carol Bruess on the Symbolism and Meaning of a Person's Name
In the NewsCarol Bruess, professor emerita of communication and journalism, and former director of family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the New York Times about presidential candidate Nikki Haley's decision to start calling her now husband by a different name. Bruess is the co-author of the book… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter Provides Analysis on President Joe Biden’s Speech for KARE 11
In the NewsKevin Sauter, communication studies professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 to analyze President Joe Biden’s speech and who his target audience was. From the story: Dr. Kevin Sauter, a professor emeritus at the University of St. Thomas and expert on political communication, said… -
VIDEO: Tommies Elevate Fan Experience for Minnesota Vikings
People & CultureA sea of purple takes over U.S. Bank Stadium each Minnesota Vikings home game. But look a little closer, past the Helga helmets and countless Justin Jefferson jerseys, there’s a slightly different shade of purple: Tommie purple. This fall, a small army of University of St. Thomas students are fanning out across the stadium, greeting… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on How Watching TV Shows With Your Partner Can Improve Communication and Strengthen Relationships
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Communication Studies Professor Emeritus Kevin Sauter recently spoke with WCCO-TV about how watching TV together can be beneficial for a relationship, and how couples can talk about topics that arise in a show to discuss personal values and opinions on different issues. From the story: “It engages communication facilitation, that you… -
Research and Opinion: Dr. Audra Nuru Authors New Study on 'Relationship Limbo'
In the NewsDr. Audra Nuru, Endowed Chair in the Social Sciences, associate professor of communication/family studies and director of family studies, has published a new study that explores difficult conversations as sites for identity negotiation during times of relational change and challenge. The study was published in Human Communication Research, the journal of the International Communication Association.…