The Twilight of an Era: Phil Schiller Steps Down as Apple Reimagines the App Store
September 6, 2026
In a move that marks the end of a pivotal chapter in Silicon Valley history, Phil Schiller—the legendary Apple executive who served as the face of the App Store for years—is stepping down from his leadership role. As the company transitions under the…
The End of an Era: Jane Kirtley and the Twilight of Traditional Media Ethics
July 28, 2026
On May 25, the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will bid farewell to a titan of the First Amendment. Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law, is stepping down after a quarter-century of…
