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In the News: Lana Medina on the Importance of Media Literacy
In the NewsAssistant Professor Lana Medina, media literacy educator in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News host Angela Davis to discuss how artificial intelligence, social media algorithms and rapid online sharing are making it increasingly difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. During the conversation, Medina explained how AI-generated…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on the Cost of ICE Operations in Minnesota
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV to explain the costs associated with the large-scale U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation underway in Minnesota. Schipper provided context on federal spending levels, comparing the billions allocated for immigration enforcement to Minnesota’s… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper Explains Why Grocery Prices Remain High
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, shared insight on the “Marketplace” podcast examining why grocery prices remain elevated years after the pandemic. Schipper explained that while supply chain disruptions, tariffs and weather events have contributed to rising food costs, prices may not fall if… -
In the News: Shanan Custer Explains How Actors Memorize Their Lines
In the NewsShanan Custer, adjunct faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was featured in a WCCO-TV “Good Question” segment explaining how actors are able to memorize large amounts of dialogue during peak performance season. Custer shared that consistent daily practice, breaking material into manageable sections and fully immersing oneself… -
In the News: Yayu Feng Explains How a Viral YouTube Video Shaped the Political Conversation
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor and media literacy expert in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Minnesota Public Radio about how a viral YouTube video by content creator Nick Shirley propelled allegations of child care fraud in Minnesota into the national political spotlight. From the conversation:The Trump administration has… -
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: Tyler Schipper on What a Netflix–Warner Bros. Deal Could Mean for Consumers
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with “Minnesota Live” about the reports that Netflix is considering purchasing Warner Bros., breaking down how a deal of that scale could reshape the film industry and affect how audiences watch movies at home and in theaters. -
In the News: Mike Klein on Bringing Creativity Into Community Care
In the NewsMike Klein, a professor of peace studies and social justice in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, was featured by FOX 9 for his work with Catholic Charities families ahead of the Giving Tree event at the Mall of America. Klein and students from CAS and Dougherty Family College partnered… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Why Jobs Growth May Be Stalling
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in a CNN analysis examining how delayed and bundled jobs data could shape understanding of the U.S. labor market as the government resumes releasing key economic indicators after the shutdown. From the article: The November jobs report is landing at an odd… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on What Really Drives Today’s Affordability Challenges
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with CNN about why neither President Donald Trump nor former President Joe Biden is solely responsible for the affordability challenges facing Americans. Schipper noted that broader market forces, global disruptions, and long-term structural issues play a far greater role in shaping prices…