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In the News: Bernie Armada and Morgan Whiting on Cancel Culture and Free Speech
In the NewsBernie Armada, a communication studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, and Morgan Whiting, a student at the University of St. Thomas and member of the university’s Civic Engagement, Voter Education and Advocacy (CEVEA) task force, recently spoke with MPR for a story about the importance of understanding and…
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In the News: Tyler Schipper on Interest Rates Being Cut for First Time in Over Two Years
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an economics associate professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Cheddar about why the Federal Reserve is cutting interest rates for the first time in over two years, as inflation falls. From the story: For insight, Big Business This Week spoke with an excellent translator… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on Gen Z Driving Kamala Harris’ Viral TikTok Success
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, an emerging media assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The Washington Post about how a young team of social media experts is using TikTok and internet trends to boost the Harris/Walz campaign. From the story: After Tuesday night’s debate, as former President Donald Trump worked… -
In the News: Chip Small Shares Findings of Urban Agricultural Research
In the NewsChip Small, associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about new research highlighting the benefits of using compost in gardens and the importance of optimizing its usage to reduce the risk of excess runoff. From the interview: Host: What about… -
In the News: Jacob Benda on Inspiring Spiritual Renewal Through Art and Music
In the NewsJacob Benda, director of music, liturgy and sacred arts at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with The Catholic Spirit about how he is creating a special place where art and music inspire and uplift the St. Thomas community. From the story: “My goal for the gallery,” Benda explained,… -
In the News: Kevin Sauter on How Presidential Debates Offer Glimpses, Not Substance
In the NewsKevin Sauter, professor emeritus of communication studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about how today’s presidential debates give only brief views of candidates' ideas, focusing more on catchy lines and appearances than on meaningful talks about important issues. From the story: The… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Minnesota’s Economy Under Gov. Walz
In the NewsTyler Schipper, economics professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with CNN about the Minnesota economy, following the announcement that Gov. Tim Walz would be the VP candidate for the Kamala Harris presidential campaign. From the story: All the Minnesota niceties aside, Walz’s elevation means his state’s economic… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on the Star Tribune Rebrand
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, emerging media professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the rebranding of the Star Tribune - Minnesota’s largest news outlet and one of the largest regional papers in the U.S. From the story: As for whether the rebranding will pay off, one… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on Navigating Politics in the Workplace
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, emerging media professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about the complexities of discussing political topics at work and how companies can plan ahead. From the story: The size of an organization matters, too. Speech restrictions at a giant Fortune 500 with… -
In the News: Political Science Professor Discusses Gov. Walz’s Teaching Background
In the NewsMinnesota Gov. Tim Walz is the first former schoolteacher to appear as a vice presidential candidate on a major party ticket in half a century, according to The Hill and NewsNation. The media outlets asked University of St. Thomas assistant political science professor Tim Lynch to weigh in about what’s different about Walz’s candidacy given…