Bridging the Opportunity Gap: The Evolution and Uncertain Future of Minneapolis’ Step Up Program
July 22, 2026
In the landscape of Minnesota’s economic future, few initiatives have been as pivotal as "Step Up," the Minneapolis-based youth internship program. Designed to connect high school students from underrepresented backgrounds with the city’s…
A Pillar of the Press Retires: Jane Kirtley’s Legacy and the Uncertain Future of Journalism
July 18, 2026
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.…
