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In the News: St. Thomas Emerging Media Professor Discusses Social Media in Politics
In the NewsDr. April Eichmeier, an assistant professor in the Emerging Media Department at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, was quoted by several local media outlets about the impact of social media on this year’s U.S. presidential race, as well as how Gov. Tim Walz is faring on social media as Kamala Harris’ vice presidential…
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Emerging Media Adjunct Faculty Member Receives NABJ Award
Professional NotesAt its recent annual convention in Chicago, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) honored Department of Emerging Media adjunct faculty member and St. Thomas Director of Communications Sheree R. Curry with its Salute to Excellence Award. Curry received the award in the national business news category for her “Hail to the Chiefs” article that… -
Tommie Storyteller Searches for Truth and Justice
People & CultureUsually the one asking questions, it is time for Dr. Mark Neuzil to have his story told. Standing in the new Schoenecker Center as a member of the Emerging Media faculty, he is surrounded by a reminder of the progress seen by the university he calls home. The retiring professor worked as an environmental journalist… -
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… -
WCCO Reporter Pauleen Le to Emcee LDCW Spring Legacy Brunch
Arts & HumanitiesPauleen Le ’11 always wanted to be an astronaut, but after finding out that the profession required a lot of math – something she admits isn’t her strong suit – it was her mother who suggested the award-winning journalist’s current career path. “She told me that I loved to talk and tell stories, so why… -
ThreeSixty Journalism Honors Mukhtar Ibrahim and Adrienne Broaddus
Arts & HumanitiesTwo award-winning journalists with local ties gave inspirational speeches during the annual fundraiser for the ThreeSixty Journalism high school program that is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. Mukhtar Ibrahim, CEO-publisher and founder of the Sahan Journal, a newspaper that serves Minnesota’s immigrant community, and… -
In the News: Arik Hanson and Peter Gregg Discuss the Rise of Social Media Majors
In the NewsArik Hanson and Peter Gregg, faculty members at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about new majors geared toward developing professional social media skills. From the story: Companies want to reach those audiences – and get their products in front of as many eyes as… -
Leading in STEAM Education: Forward-Facing Schoenecker Center Opens its Doors
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationWhen the School of Engineering’s Dr. Rita Lederle makes concrete alongside her civil engineering students at the University of St. Thomas, the process will no longer take place out of sight. Instead, her lesson on how to manipulate the properties of concrete will be held right in the middle of the action inside the Schoenecker… -
In the News: Professor Greg Vandegrift Produces KARE 11 ‘Extra’
In the NewsGreg Vandegrift, emerging media professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently produced a KARE-TV story about four Air Force veterans in a trans-Atlantic rowing race. From the story: The moment that transformed the race into a fight for survival came around 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 28, according to Rahn.… -
In the News: Arik Hanson on New Social Media App, Threads
In the NewsArik Hanson, emerging media adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 to help explain what the new social media app, Threads, is all about. From the story: “They’re looking at this as an opportunity to siphon users off Twitter, which is having a…