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“The Joke’s On Us.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for The Atlantic story “The Joke’s On Us.” The article focuses on the ethics of “meme culture” or “internet culture,” a…
“COVID-19 restrictions threaten to curb voting at Michigan nursing homes.”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted in The Detroit News article “COVID-19 restrictions threaten to curb voting at Michigan nursing homes.” Kohn, an expert…
Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck to Address State of Disability Law at Symposium
On Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., Burton Blatt Institute Chairman Peter Blanck will address a virtual symposium hosted by the Disability Allied Law Students Association (DALSA) at the New York University School of Law to celebrate the 30th anniversary…
“Know the Real Facts Before You Vote: How Social Media Can Spread Disinformation”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed on the Soledad O’Brien show “Matter of Fact“. The episode, “Know the Real Facts Before You Vote: How…
“Pandemic brings toilet paper from Mexico to American stores.”
Patrick Penfield, professor of supply chain practice and director of Executive Education in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Associated Press story “Pandemic brings toilet paper from Mexico to American stores.” Penfield says that it has been common for…
“The subtle ways that clicktivism shapes the world.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by the BBC for the article “The subtle ways that clicktivism shapes the world.” ‘Clicktivism’ refers to the…
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…
“How Conspiracy Theories Are Shaping the 2020 Election – and Shaking the Foundation of American Democracy.”
Whitney Phillips, assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed for the Time article “How Conspiracy Theories Are Shaping the 2020 Election – and Shaking the Foundation of…
“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…
Update on Investigation of Racist Language Found on Package in Day Hall
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: I am writing this afternoon to provide an update on our investigation regarding the package with a racial slur written on it that was discovered Friday in Day Hall. At this time, we are confident…