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Criticism of NYT editorial board’s stance on America’s free speech problem
Last week, the New York Times editorial board published the opinion piece, “America Has a Free Speech Problem.” In the piece, the authors write: “However you define cancel culture, Americans know it exists and feel its burden. In a new national…
“5WPR Secretly Bought — and Scrubbed — a PR News Site to Tout Itself and Bash Rivals”
Anthony D’Angelo, professor of practice of public relations and director of communications management in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the AdAge story “5WPR Secretly Bought – and Scrubbed – a PR News Site to Tout Itself and Bash Rivals.”…
WAER 88.3 FM Launches ‘City Limits: Winds of Change’
Following the special reporting project “City Limits, a Poverty Project,” by WAER, the next installment, “City Limits: Winds of Change,” will explore a range of social justice issues, including unconscious bias, police reform and what is being done to combat…
“Media’s Real Estate Reckoning.”
Aileen Gallagher, associate professor of magazine, news and digital journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Yahoo! News story “Media’s Real Estate Reckoning.” Many newspapers and magazines across the country have shifted into smaller newsrooms during the coronavirus…
“How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars”
Kendall Phillips, Professor of Communications and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by Deseret News for the article “How ‘Looney Tunes’ joined the culture wars.” The article questions whether “removing Elmer Fudd’s gun represent[s]…
Professor Whitney Phillips writes “How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation About the Protests”
Whitney Phillips, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, wrote a commentary, “How to Avoid Spreading Misinformation About the Protests” for Wired. Professor Phillips, an expert on media literacy…
“How to protect yourself online from misinformation right now.”
Whitney Phillips, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Rhetorical Studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was quoted by the MIT Technology Review for the article “How to protect yourself online from misinformation right now.” The…
Napolitano Joins A&S Communications Team
Diana Napolitano G’17 has joined the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) as its new content marketing manager. Napolitano’s portfolio will include identifying and addressing content gaps, writing for web and print, and overall project management. She will also work…
New Faculty Snapshot: Cheryl Reed, Assistant Professor, Newspaper and Online Journalism
“To be an excellent reporter today or any day, you must have an exorbitant curiosity,” says Reed.
Jennifer Grygiel Discusses Social Media Usage During Hurricane Harvey
As local 911 systems went down due to over usage in Houston, many in need turned to social media for help. Newhouse Professor Jennifer Grygiel spoke to the Wall Street Journal about how those residents utilized these websites to the…