Faculty in the News

Faculty News

—Professor Alexandra Klass was interviewed and quoted in an article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune about a lawsuit in which she is representing a citizens group on a pro bono basis against the City of…
—Professor Robert A. Stein received the Alumni Service Award, the University’s highest honor for alumni volunteerism, at the 2006-07 volunteer awards ceremony presented by the University of Minnesota Alumni…
—The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently quoted Professor Hall in an article regarding the recall of large quantities of E. coli contaminated beef. The article dealt with potential liability issues for…
—The "Bits" Blog at the New York Times discussed Professor William McGeveran's suggestion that a new advertising strategy…
—Prentiss Cox was quoted in a Minnesota Public Radio story on foreclosure equity stripping. The story discussed Minnesota legislation that Professor Cox drafted in 2004 and has been adopted by other states…
—Prof. Jane Kirtley was quoted in the Baltimore Sun, regarding the multi-million dollar verdict awarded by a federal jury to a father of a Marine killed in Iraq. The father brought suit against Westboro…
—Professor Alexandra Klass was interviewed and quoted in an article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune about a lawsuit brought by a citizens group against the City of Savage and a developer. The lawsuit seeks…
—Professor Myron Orfield will appear on KFAI (90.3, 106.7) radio's Truth to Tell, 11:00 am, October 17, 2007 discussing, Racism, Resegregation, and Remedies in Education. Co-hosts Andy Driscoll and Lynnell…
—Prentiss Cox appeared on Almanac, a public affairs program on TPT (public television) on Friday evenings. Professor Cox discussed the problems in the mortgage industry and the rise in foreclosures.…
—An editorial in the StarTribune concerning the future of copyright quoted Professor William McGeveran. The editorial suggested copyright reform in light of last week's infringement verdict against a…
—Professor William McGeveran was quoted in the lead story on KARE 11 News (video link), commenting on the recording industry's…
—Professor Claire A. Hill was quoted in a story on the rating agencies' role in the subprime crisis. "In the end, the industry may be stuck playing a kind of catch-up with financial innovation," said Professor…