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In the News: Audra Nuru on Meaningful Communication
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Time magazine about how the common greeting “How are you?” has lost much of its meaning in everyday interactions. Nuru said the phrase has become more of a social habit than a genuine question. From the article:Many people are…
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In the News: Audra Nuru on Communication Habits to Leave Behind in 2026
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication studies and family studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in Time magazine discussing communication habits experts say people should abandon in 2026. Nuru highlighted how behaviors such as overusing artificial intelligence tools, leaving messages unanswered, and offering mixed signals can erode… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Keeping Peace at the Thanksgiving Table
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with multiple outlets about how to handle politically charged conversations at Thanksgiving and create healthier dynamics at the holiday table. She offered guidance on preparing for difficult topics, recognizing emotional triggers and using respectful communication to maintain connection even when disagreements… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on the Viral ‘Bird Theory’ Relationship Test
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies in the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, offered expert commentary to Yahoo! for a story on the viral Bird Theory relationship trend. She explained how small bids for connection function in healthy relationships, why one missed moment is rarely a warning sign, and what… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on Political Rhetoric
In the NewsThe United States has seen an uptick in violence, most recently demonstrated by the murder of Charlie Kirk. Kevin Sauter, University of St. Thomas professor emeritus, spoke to KARE 11 on the development. From the story: The murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk during an appearance in Utah on Wednesday marked another dark chapter for the United… -
In the News: Paul Omodt on Crisis Communications
In the NewsPaul Omodt ’89, ’99 MBA, emerging media adjunct faculty, wrote an article on crisis communications for Minnesota Cities magazine. He outlined how Burnsville leaders handled the February 2024 tragedy. From the article: On Feb. 18, 2024, a tragedy forever changed the Burnsville community. Police officers and firefighter/paramedics responded to a domestic disturbance involving a woman… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Apologies
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Time magazine for two stories on apologies. From the story on the single best type of apology: Sorry to overwhelm you, but there are lots of different types of apologies. Some are heartfelt;… -
Innovation Scholars Present Research to NASA
Business & LawFour students from various majors came together to gain hands-on experience working on technology for NASA. Through the Innovation Scholars program, students Olivia Keller ’26, Sam Mahannah ’26, Ilham Mohamud ’27 and Breanna Ranglall ’26 presented on how NASA should use its new technology. The group was led by Luke Nilles, an MBA student, along… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Navigating Difficult Holiday Conversations With Empathy and Boundaries
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently provided Vogue with tips on engaging with differing views, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering meaningful connections, even in politically charged family gatherings. From the story: Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and given that we’re fresh… -
St. Thomas Panelists Discuss Finding Peace After Conflict
Social JusticeAmid conflict, regardless of the root of that conflict, respect and dialogue are fundamental steps toward a peaceful future. That’s a lesson members of the St. Thomas community learned from speakers at related campus events, including two bereaved parents – Israeli Rami Elhanan and Palestinian Bassam Aramin – and the award-winning Irish author Colum McCann,…