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In the News: April Eichmeier on How Presidential Candidates are Engaging Gen Z Voters
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Mpls.St.Paul Magazine about how campaigns are using social media to engage Gen Z voters, especially through platforms like TikTok. From the story: Each presidential election cycle ushers in a new generation of voters. And…
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In the News: April Eichmeier on How TikTok and Gen Z are Shaping the 2024 Election
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Financial Times about how Gen Z’s quick, authentic online interactions are changing political campaigns in 2024, with social media making it possible for content to go viral in minutes. From the story: Harris’… -
In the News: Hans Gustafson on the Changing Landscape of Religion and Spirituality in the US
In the NewsHans Gustafson, professor of theology and director of the Jay Phillips Center at the University of St. Thomas, recently weighed in on a story from CNN about the predicted decline of Christianity, new hope for the church, and the enduring prominence of faith and spirituality in America. From the story: As millions of Americans celebrate… -
In the News: Hans Gustafson on Interfaith Dialogue in Minnesota
In the NewsHans Gustafson, theology professor and director of the Jay Phillips Center for Interreligious Studies at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Minnesota Multifaith Network about working to promote interfaith learning and understanding between students of different faiths. From the story: “When students and nonstudents get into interfaith dialogue, they find there’s nothing to…