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Quoted by TheGrio. Assistant Professor Chelsea Peterson-Salahuddin. Did social media kill the reality TV star, or did it amplify them?

Peterson-Salahuddin: Social Media has changed reality television

05/26/2026

UMSI assistant professor Chelsea Peterson-Salahuddin says platforms like TikTok and Instagram have shifted power toward creators, giving reality stars more control over their own narratives. 

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Quoted by The Atlantic. Professor Nicole Ellison. The typo vibe shift.

In an age of AI, do typos signal authenticity?

05/26/2026

As AI-generated writing becomes more common, UMSI professor Nicole Ellison says small mistakes may read less like carelessness and more like proof of human writing. 

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Quoted by Healio. Professor Tiffany Veinot. Peer mentoring linked to faster recovery after dialysis.

Veinot: Peer mentoring may help dialysis patients recover faster

05/12/2026

New research by UMSI professor Tiffany Veinot shows that support from fellow patients can improve recovery times after dialysis treatment. 

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Quoted by STAT News. Assistant professor Misha Teplitskiy. Fraudulent citations blamed on AI hallucinations are becoming more common in research papers.

Teplitskiy: AI-generated “slop” is polluting scientific citations

05/11/2026

UMSI assistant professor Misha Teplitskiy warns that fabricated references are becoming more common in academic research. 

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Featured by The Tavis Smiley Podcast. Professor Kishonna Gray.

Kishonna Gray discusses digital culture and national politics on Tavis Smiley

05/04/2026

Gray joined the national conversation on media, identity and the public discourse around U.S. politics. 

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Quoted by The New York Times. Professor Cliff Lampe. Rumors and speculation swirl online after shooting at Washington dinner.

Lampe: After D.C. shooting, misinformation spreads faster than facts on social media

04/27/2026

UMSI professor Cliff Lampe explains why rumors erupt following breaking news. 

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Quoted by Wired. Professor Nicole Ellison. AI agents are coming for your dating life.

Can AI improve your dating life? UMSI professor Nicole Ellison weighs in

04/17/2026

As experimental “AI agents” promise to optimize friendships and romance, Ellison highlights the opportunities and limitations of outsourcing human connection. 

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An electric car is plugged into a charging station with a blue cable, parked in front of a wall.

Misconceptions about EVs are slowing adoption in rural Michigan

02/16/2026

UMSI assistant professor Sabina Tomkins explains why rural Michigan residents are hesitant to embrace electric vehicles. 

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A laptop screen displays the text "Hi Sally, I am so greatful for the quality of your work. Thanks! - John." with a red line noting a misspelling of the word grateful.

Does a typo prove you’re human?

02/13/2026

Nicole Ellison explains why being accused of “sounding like AI” has become an insult. 

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A person holds a tablet displaying a stylized chat conversation between a chatbot and a user. Two colorful speech bubbles, one orange with a small robot icon and one yellow with a person icon, appear on a dark blue screen.

What older adults should know before trusting chatbots

02/13/2026

UMSI associate professor Robin Brewer shares practical advice for staying safe while using AI tools. 

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