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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…
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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: St Thomas Men’s Basketball Gains National Attention During Historic Rise
AthleticsSt. Thomas men’s basketball continues to earn national and regional attention as the Tommies build momentum in their Division I journey. Strong performances, program leadership and a commitment to excellence have positioned St. Thomas as a rising mid-major program. Four media outlets, including national and regional publications, published in-depth profiles highlighting Nolan Minessale’s emergence as… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on What Global AI Ethics Innovation Means for Minnesota
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about his upcoming trip to India and how global collaboration is shaping how AI is applied in health care and other industries, while emphasizing the need for responsible design and workforce preparation as the technology advances.… -
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: Seth Ketron Weighs In on Buy Now, Pay Later Holiday Spending
In the NewsSeth Ketron, associate professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the growing use of buy now, pay later services as holiday shopping ramps up. Ketron cautioned that while the plans can help consumers manage upfront costs, missed payments and overlapping purchases can quickly lead to financial strain. From the… -
In the News: Minnesota Star Tribune Names Phil Esten Sportsperson of the Year
AthleticsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, has been named the Minnesota Star Tribune’s Sportsperson of the Year in recognition of his leadership during the university’s transition to Division I athletics and its growing impact on the state’s sports landscape. From the article:The Gophers opened their new on-campus… -
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: Mark Osler on Presidential Clemency Patterns
In the NewsMark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a nationally recognized expert on clemency, spoke with Straight Arrow News about President Donald Trump’s use of pardons and commutations and how those decisions reflect broader patterns in the exercise of presidential clemency. From the article:President Donald Trump has created… -
In the News: John Abraham on How Minnesota Winters Are Changing
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of engineering and climate change researcher at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about how Minnesota winters have warmed significantly over recent decades and what those changes mean for the state’s economy, environment and wildlife. From the conversation:It’s not your grandparents’ weather anymore: “We know the climate has changed.”…