A Pillar of the Press Retires: Jane Kirtley’s Legacy and the Uncertain Future of Journalism
After more than two decades of shaping the next generation of media legal experts, Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, will retire on May 25.…
The Judge Who Changed the Game: Reflecting on the Legacy of David Doty
MINNEAPOLIS — The federal courtroom of U.S. District Judge David Doty was, for nearly four decades, the unofficial “supreme court” of professional football. A man of quiet temperament, profound humility, and unwavering commitment to the rule of law, Doty…
The Spaceman’s Final Ledger: Inside the Financial Legacy and Enduring Influence of Ace Frehley
The history of rock and roll is filled with stories of immense wealth, creative triumphs, and financial cautionary tales. Few figures embody this complex intersection of art and commerce quite like Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley. As the original…
The Visionary Legacy of Patrick DesJarlait: Reclaiming the Indigenous Narrative Through Modernist Art
In the mid-20th century, the American cultural landscape was dominated by caricatures. Indigenous peoples were frequently relegated to the fringes of the national consciousness—depicted as silent sidekicks in Western films, nameless archetypes in…
A Legacy of Vigilance: Jane Kirtley Departs as the Sentinel of Media Ethics and Law
On May 25, the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will bid farewell to one of its most formidable intellectual pillars. Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law, is stepping down, marking the…
Meta’s Hardware Revolution: How Vistara Bridges the Gap Between Legacy RAM and Modern Servers
In an era defined by the insatiable hunger of artificial intelligence models and the skyrocketing costs of data center infrastructure, Meta Platforms has unveiled a pragmatic, engineering-led solution to one of the industry’s most persistent headaches:…
A Legacy Reimagined: How Minnesota’s $2.3 Billion School Fund Could Transform Education Without Raising Taxes
In the high-stakes world of public education finance, where debates over property tax levies and school board referendums often divide communities, a rare bipartisan consensus has emerged in Minnesota. This fall, voters will face a ballot question that…
