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In the News: Audra Nuru Explains the ‘August Blues’
In the NewsAudra Nuru, endowed chair of social sciences and a professor of family studies and communication at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the “August blues,” the feelings of anxiety or regret that can emerge as summer comes to an end. Nuru shared ways to navigate the seasonal transition, including focusing on the…
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In the News: Lana Medina on the Changing Way Fans Watch Sports
In the NewsLana Medina, an assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about the increasingly fragmented landscape of sports broadcasting. Medina explained that while multiple streaming subscriptions can add costs and complexity for fans, the shift also gives viewers more flexibility and creates new opportunities for teams to… -
In the News: Kristi Rollwagen on the Future of Emergency Management
In the NewsKristi Rollwagen, an instructor in the Master of Science in Emergency and Disaster Management program at the University of St. Thomas, wrote an op-ed for MinnPost examining how the field of emergency management must evolve to address increasingly complex and interconnected crises. She argues that emergency managers should embrace strategic foresight, cross-sector collaboration and emerging technologies to… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Economic Confidence by Generation
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Marketplace about why younger Americans remain more optimistic about the economy than older generations. Schipper explained how younger workers often view economic uncertainty differently because they have more time to adapt, build skills and benefit from future opportunities. From… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Navigating Your 30s
In the NewsAudra Nuru, a professor of communication and family studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the experiences and expectations many people face in their 30s. Nuru discussed how this stage of adulthood often includes major life transitions, shifting priorities and societal pressure to… -
In the News: John Boyle on Catholic Literature
In the NewsJohn Boyle, a professor of Catholic studies at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in the National Catholic Register as part of a story exploring renewed interest in Nobel Prize-winning author Sigrid Undset following the opening of her canonization cause. Boyle discussed why he teaches Kristin Lavransdatter alongside the Catechism of the Catholic Church, describing the novel as… -
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: 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: 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…