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In the News: Yayu Feng on How Influencers Are Shaping News
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about the impact that influencers have had on the news and on social media trends. From the story: Host: I’ve been wondering a lot about this, this election cycle, as a journalist, and thinking,…
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In the News: Greg Song on Influencer Concerns Regarding the Potential TikTok Ban
In the NewsGreg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about how a potential ban on TikTok could disrupt Minnesota artists and small businesses. From the story: Friday’s ruling from three federal appeals court judges upholds a law that could ban TikTok… -
In the News: Mike Porter on Holiday Shopping and the Revival of Shopping Malls
In the NewsMike Porter, professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the revival of malls as holiday shoppers seek experiences and retail therapy, with increased traffic and creative uses of mall spaces driving the comeback. From the story: The start of the holiday shopping season… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Presidential Pardons
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, recently spoke with The Wall Street Journal about presidential pardons, highlighting their unique power and impact. From the story: President Biden on Sunday granted a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, who faced a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax… -
In the News: Dave Vang on Old National’s Bremer Deal to Expand Market and Reduce Risk
In the NewsDave Vang, professor of finance at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal about how Old National’s acquisition of Bremer Bank will expand its market share, diversify risks, and strengthen its Twin Cities presence. From the story: Old National Bancorp (Nasdaq: ONB) CEO Jim Ryan… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on How Shorter Holiday Season Means More Savings
In the NewsSeth Ketron, assistant professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with KSTP about why this year's shorter holiday season means better deals for shoppers and tips on snagging discounts and maximizing savings before Christmas. From the story: This holiday shopping season is almost a week shorter than… -
In the News: Scott Martens on Managing Supply Chain Challenges With Smart Planning and Diversification
In the NewsScott Martens, professor of operations and supply chain management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently spoke with The Minnesota Star Tribune about how companies can handle supply chain challenges like tariffs, strikes, and global disruptions. From the story: President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to raise tariffs and the possibility of a… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Navigating Difficult Holiday Conversations With Empathy and Boundaries
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently provided Vogue with tips on engaging with differing views, setting healthy boundaries, and fostering meaningful connections, even in politically charged family gatherings. From the story: Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and given that we’re fresh… -
In the News: St. Thomas Bucks the National Trend of Dwindling Arts Funding Thanks to $20M Gift From John Monahan
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Bill Tolman were recently quoted in a story from MinnPost about the historic $20 million gift to enhance arts education at St. Thomas. From the story: Arts education at the University of St. Thomas is getting a boost with… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Future of AI Regulation Amid Shifting U.S. Leadership
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of data science and software engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the current state of AI regulations, the role of self-regulation by tech companies, and the potential changes in AI policies with the upcoming shift in U.S. leadership. From the interview: Host:…