News

three green surgical face masks fanned on top of one another on a table

Research 4 May 2021

COVID-19 Conspiracy Beliefs Increased among Users of Conservative and Social Media

These increases in conspiracy beliefs were associated with less mask wearing and decreased intentions to get a vaccine.

Undergraduate News 28 Apr 2021

Comm Major Sophia Liu Receives Mitchell Center Fellowship

The fellowship supports research focused on democracy.

Political Communication

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Research 6 Apr 2021

Toward a Better Understanding of "Fake News"

Professor Duncan Watts published a framework for developing a comprehensive research agenda to study the origins, nature, and consequences of misinformation on democracy.

Alumni 30 Mar 2021

Fashina Aladé (C’11) to Speak at Annenberg’s 2021 Undergraduate Graduation

A scholar of children and media, Aladé is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University.

Culture & Media

vials of covid-19 vaccine; Photo by Braňo on Unsplash

Research 24 Mar 2021

Vaccine Science and Side Effects: How News Messages Affect Views on Vaccination

News about vaccine safety increases public acceptance of vaccines, but less so when juxtaposed with a personal narrative about side effects.

Health Communication

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Call for Submissions 17 Mar 2021

Call for Applications: Health Communication Postdoctoral Fellow

Professor Andy Tan is hiring a postdoc to work with the Health Communication & Equity Lab.

Health Communication

Blue-capped vials of COVID-19 vaccines lined up. The vials are glass, and they have a white label with the words 'COVID-19 Coronavirus Vaccine' in blue, photo credit Daniel Schludi / Unsplash

Research 12 Feb 2021

When the Message Matters, Use Science to Craft It

The new Message Effects Lab aims to understand and develop communication around what motivates specific behaviors for specific populations, including COVID-19 vaccination.