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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: Tyler Schipper on Presidential Candidates’ Economic Proposals
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of data analytics and economics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Salon about how policies from Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could impact the U.S. economy, from affordable housing to tariffs and tax credits. From the story: After checking in with… -
In the News: Renee Buhr on Russian Deepfakes Ahead of Election Day
In the NewsRenee Buhr, professor of political science and international studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about Russian disinformation efforts to influence U.S. elections and create distrust in democracy. From the interview: Host: Voters might have been surprised to have heard or seen reports of past nefarious… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Waning Momentum for Racial Justice
In the NewsYohuru Williams, PhD, distinguished university chair and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently published a joint op-ed in the Star Tribune about how nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd, momentum around racial justice has largely been replaced by apathy and a growing indifference to the difficult, transformative… -
In the News: Tim Lynch on Historic Leadership Change if Walz Is Elected as VP
In the NewsTim Lynch, assistant professor of political science at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the potential leadership changes in Minnesota if Gov. Tim Walz becomes vice president. From the story: WCCO’s Laura Oakes goes Behind the Ballot and takes a look at the trickle-down effect in state… -
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: Yohuru Williams on How Cellphones Empower Youth to Expose Injustice
In the NewsYohuru Williams, PhD, distinguished university chair and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the power of cellphone videos as modern tools for civil rights, showing how they help expose racial injustice and empower young people to document the truth. From the story: A cellphone… -
In the News: NCAA Considering a Reduction in Provisional Period for Reclassifying Institutions
In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the NCAA potentially reducing the university’s provisionary period, which would allow student-athletes to compete in postseason play sooner than expected after the school’s transition to Division I. From the story: St. Thomas was put on… -
In the News: Glenn Caruso on the Return of Tommies QB Tak Tateoka
In the NewsGlenn Caruso, head football coach at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about sophomore quarterback Tak Tateoka, who returned to the playing field last weekend after suffering a season-ending injury his freshman year. From the story: Six games into the season, the University of St. Thomas football team finally got… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on 2024 Holiday Spending Forecasts
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant marketing professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with WCCO-TV on how holiday spending forecasts, expected to hit nearly $1 trillion this year, help retailers prepare for staffing, inventory and consumer trends. From the story: Holiday spending could break an all-time record this year. The National…