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How News Coverage Distorts America’s Leading Causes of Death
A new study shows how media coverage of sensational risks underemphasized chronic illnesses.
Appropriate, Negotiate, Challenge: Q&A with Elisabetta Ferrari (Ph.D. ‘19)
In her debut book, the Aarhus University assistant professor delves into how social movements use technology in their struggles for social change.
Amy Gutmann Receives Yale Legend in Leadership Award
Gutmann accepted the award, presented by five current and former university presidents, at a ceremony on Jan. 28.
Nearly Half of Adults Mistakenly Think Benefits of Daily Aspirin Outweigh Risks
A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that nearly half of U.S. adults incorrectly think that for most adults, the benefits of taking a low-dose aspirin every day to reduce the chance of heart attack or stroke outweigh the risks.
New Research Explores How Volodymyr Zelensky’s Public Persona Shaped Early Narratives of the Russia-Ukraine War
New research from Annenberg doctoral candidate Liz Hallgren analyzes Western media’s fascination with Volodymyr Zelensky in the early months of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Most Americans Favor School Vaccination Requirements, but Support Is Rising for Opt-Out Options
A new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey finds that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults support requiring that children be vaccinated against preventable diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella.
24th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture in Social Justice
This year’s event featured sociologist Orlando Patterson of Harvard University, known for his work on the history of race and slavery, in conversation with Michael Hanchard of Penn's Africana Studies department.
Annenberg’s Andy Tan Recognized with Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
Established in 1996, the award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers.
MIC Center to Receive $1.2M Grant from City of Philadelphia to Support Digital Empowerment
The grant is a part of the City’s Biden-backed initiative for greater access to technological resources in Philadelphia.
New Study Finds That Violent Language in Films Has Increased Since the 1970s
A new study by Computational Social Science Lab postdoctoral researcher Amir Tohidi and colleagues finds that speech about committing murder in movies is increasing over time, even in non-crime movies.
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