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“Facebook, FARA and Foreign Media.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Law Fare story “Facebook, FARA and Foreign Media.” Grygiel, who studies social media, comments on a series of posts from Voice of America on Twitter in…
Consequences of Ignoring Public Health Guidelines
Dear Students: Your diligence and continued commitment to public health is helping to keep COVID-19 infection rates manageable on our campus. Most of you are doing the right things. However, we are writing to take advantage of a teachable moment…
“Trump campaign pushes bogus conspiracy theories and misinformation as Joe Biden leads in the polls.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for the Salon article “Trump campaign pushes bogus conspiracy theories and misinformation as Joe Biden leads in the…
“Trump and allies ratchet up disinformation efforts in late stage of campaign.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for The Washington Post Story “Trump and allies ratchet up disinformation efforts in late stage of campaign.” Phillips,…
“The Trump campaign wants to paint Biden as left-wing, despite his moderate record.”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science in the Maxwell School and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, was quoted in the USA Today story “The Trump campaign wants to paint Biden as left-wing, despite his moderate record.” Reeher, who…
Maxwell Professor: ‘Speakers at the Republican National Convention should denounce foreign interference in our democracy’
The Justice Department’s independent inspector general found that law enforcement officials had sufficient basis to open the Russia investigation and acted without political bias. Last week, a sprawling report released by a Republican-controlled U.S. Senate panel covered three years of investigation into…
University Lectures 20th Season Showcases Actor/Activist Wilmer Valderrama, ‘1619 Project’ Creator Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renowned Designer Thom Filicia
The University Lectures series celebrates its 20th season this fall with three stellar speakers: actor, producer, singer and activist Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show,” “NCIS”) on Sept. 22; Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of The New York Times’…
“Dallas Billboards Become Canvases for an Influential Contemporary Artist’s New Campaign.”
Work by Carrie Mae Weems, University Artist in Residence, was mentioned in the Papercitymag.com story “Dallas Billboards Become Canvases for an Influential Contemporary Artist’s New Campaign.” Weems latest work, Resist Covid/Take 6!, reflects on how many Black communities have been…
US Intelligence Warns of Foreign Election Interference
With less than 100 days to go before the U.S. election, U.S. intelligence officials are warning of attempted interference by Russia, China and Iran, according to an update from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Corri Zoli is an Associate…
Newhouse Advertising Alumni Win Gold Clio Award for Driver Safety Campaign
A concept that now-advertising alumni Will Milowsky ’19 and Yuxin Xiong ’19 worried might be “too simple” ended up winning them a Gold Clio Award, the first Newhouse student team to do so in the school’s history. Their campaign, “Drive Awake,”…