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In the News: Mike Porter on Minnesota’s National Image
In the NewsMike Porter, a marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about a new survey suggesting younger workers are increasingly open to relocating to Minnesota. Porter discussed how national attention over the past year may have shaped perceptions of the state and why Minnesota’s reputation could play a growing…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Inflation and Energy Prices
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KCRA about June’s inflation report and the factors that could shape prices in the months ahead. Schipper explained how lower gas prices helped slow inflation but warned that rising energy costs and ongoing global tensions could quickly… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on ICE Use-of-Force Policies
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with CBC News about recent fatal shootings involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the agency’s vehicle stop policies. Moran discussed law enforcement standards surrounding the use of force, concerns about ICE enforcement practices, and potential policy changes aimed… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Sentencing in Protest Cases
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, spoke with The Guardian about lengthy prison sentences handed down to protesters convicted in connection with a 2025 demonstration outside an immigration detention facility in Texas. Osler discussed federal sentencing guidelines, judicial discretion, and why the decades-long prison… -
In the News: John Wendt on Minnesota’s Professional Volleyball Growth
In the NewsJohn Wendt, professor emeritus of sports and entertainment law at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the arrival of two professional women’s volleyball franchises in Minnesota. Wendt discussed why the state’s strong volleyball tradition, passionate fan base and continued investment in women’s sports position it to support both leagues. From… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on Politicians and Social Media
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, a professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with USA Today about how politicians are using social media to build authentic connections with voters. Eichmeier explained that platforms like TikTok allow public officials to share more personal, unfiltered content, helping them engage audiences in ways that traditional media could not.… -
In the News: Julie Jonas on Conviction Integrity Reviews
In the NewsJulie Jonas, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KSTP about the suspension of Minnesota’s statewide Conviction Review Unit. Jonas discussed the role conviction integrity reviews play in identifying wrongful convictions, the challenges facing people seeking to have their cases reconsidered, and why independent review remains an important… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Health Insurance Scams
In the NewsMike Porter, a marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas with expertise in health care business communications, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the rise of deceptive health insurance marketing. Porter discussed how dishonest marketers target vulnerable consumers with misleading sales tactics and shared warning signs people should watch for when evaluating health insurance offers. … -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Impact of Middle East Tensions
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about how escalating tensions in the Middle East could affect gas prices. Schipper explained how geopolitical uncertainty influences oil markets and why concerns about future supply can lead to higher prices at the pump, even before… -
St. Thomas Research Explores Water Quality at Twin Cities Lakes
In the NewsChip Small, a biology professor at the University of St. Thomas, and several St. Thomas student researchers were featured in coverage of a collaborative study examining water quality at 17 Twin Cities lakes. The project combines scientific water quality monitoring with public surveys to better understand how people perceive urban lakes and how those insights…