UTSA experts enhance political coverage throughout campaign and into new presidential administration
(Jan. 25, 2017) -- As the country witnessed a transition of power and inauguration of a new president, University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) faculty have been called upon by media from around the world to provide perspective for their news coverage.
Since the beginning of the presidential campaign, renowned UTSA researchers have shared their expert knowledge and unique perspectives on a wide range of political topics including Americans political behavior, the Constitution, immigration, international relations, the economy, jobs, public policy and NAFTA.
The list of news organizations relying on UTSA faculty and researchers is extensive. ABC News, The Washington Post, Forbes, Times Higher Education, U.S. News and World Report and the Houston Chronicle are just a few of the media where UTSA faculty have showcased their top-tier knowledge on subjects important to American, state and local political life.
UTSA Assistant Professor of Political Science Bryan Gervais spoke to numerous local and national newspapers, trades, and television stations throughout the election and post-election seasons about voter behavior.
Catherine Clinton, UTSA Gilbert M. Denman Endowed Professor in American History, was featured in Times Higher Education. She offered thoughts on how President Donald Trump may go down in history compared to other presidents.
Tom Tunstall, research director of the UTSA Institute for Economic Development, has been widely quoted on the impact of the election and new administration on energy production.
MTV News interviewed UTSA Psychology Professor Mary McNaughton-Cassil about voter anxiety.
Sharon Navarro, UTSA associate professor of political science, shared her insight on a generational divide among Hispanic voters.
Stan Renard, UTSA music researcher and music marketing coordinator, offered Forbes a unique perspective on how musical tastes influence voting.
This is just a sample of the many UTSA experts the media depends on to enhance their daily and breaking news coverage, raising the profile of the UTSA brand. Over the next four years, reporters will continue to turn to UTSA researchers and professors for their expertise on policies and issues impacting Americans.
UTSA is ranked among the top 400 universities in the world and among the top 100 in the nation, according to Times Higher Education.
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To view some of the articles in which UTSA faculty was cited, click on the links below:
How does a candidate's behavior in an election gets them votes?
New law could nudge federally funded news closer to White House, critics say
VP vetting shines brighter light on Julián Castro
There's a new Republican administration. Does it matter to the oil industry?
Election exposes generational divide among Hispanic voters
If we voted with our music tastes, Hillary Clinton would have won the election
How to heal your post-election emotional wounds
People across the city weigh-in on Trump's inauguration
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