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John L. Jackson, Jr., Duncan J. Watts, and Michael E. Mann Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

The Annenberg scholars are being honored for their contributions to the social, behavioral, and physical sciences.

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Creating Connections and Expanding Communication Research

In her role as vice dean, Emily Falk brings her expertise as a researcher and leader to build Annenberg’s community, scholarship, and impact.

How Annenberg Hotkeys, a Free Medical Telesimulation Platform, Is Saving Children’s Lives

A new study on sepsis training in Ghana builds on prior research showing the impact of Annenberg Hotkeys, a free platform developed in 2020. It is being used in other medical settings — and its co-creator sees potential in nonmedical uses.

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Grief in the Time of Social Media

When someone is incarcerated, the pain extends far beyond the prison walls. Families and communities are left to endure a...

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Damon Centola named 2026 Guggenheim Fellow

The Elihu Katz Professor of Communication, Sociology and Engineering is among the 223 people chosen for the Guggenheim’s 101st class of Fellows.

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Announcing Annenberg’s Strategic Vision: Connected Futures

The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania has launched "Connected Futures," its first-ever strategic vision, charting a...

Why Are There So Few Wireless Carriers in the United States? A New Study Says “Performative Competition”

A new study examines the evolving political economy of the U.S. wireless communications market.

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Annenberg Scholars Awarded Information and Democracy Research Grants from the Penn Center for Media, Technology, and Democracy

Sixteen members of the Annenberg community received support for information and democracy research projects.

Awareness of Alcohol-Cancer Link Holds Steady Despite Omission in New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and elevated cancer risk remains unchanged since February 2025, with over half...

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Who, What, Why: Kara Butler on Museum Education

Butler, a fourth-year Anthropology and Communication double-major from Philadelphia, is starting a master’s program at the Graduate School of Education in the fall, with the goal of becoming a museum educator.

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