Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania

📢✨ We have a new Ph.D.!! ✨ Congratulations to Dr. Fallon Parfaite on the successful defense of her dissertation, “‘Filtered out’ but not Forgotten: How Black Users Co-produce Algorithmic Identity on TikTok.”

Every four years, Annenberg offers the undergraduate course "Convention, Debates and Campaigns," co-taught by David Eisenhower and former rep. Marjorie Margolies. As part of the class, students attend either the Republican or Democratic national conventions. CBS Philadelphia spoke with the 13 students who attended the DNC:

Penn students find themselves in the "heart of it" at Democratic National Convention 13 Penn students are witnessing history at the DNC as part of a course taught by President Dwight D. Eisenhower's grandson.

Welcome undergraduate class of 2028! We hope move-in is going smoothly!

Congratulations to our wonderful Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser! We are excited as she starts her second year of deanship.

The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox / mpox a global health emergency. A recent Annenberg Public Policy Center survey found that Americans' knowledge about mpox has declined over the past two years:

The Threat of Mpox Has Returned but Public Knowledge About It Has Declined | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania An APPC survey finds that Americans' knowledge about mpox and the likelihood to vaccinate against it has waned since the 2022 outbreak.

A new study by alum Eunji Kim (Ph.D. '19) and APPC Research Analyst Shawn Patterson Jr. that found that "The Apprentice" gave Trump an edge in the 2016 GOP primary just got a mention in The Hollywood Reporter:

In Trump vs. Harris, It’s Reality-TV Ringleading vs. the TikTok Ticket Sure, the presidential campaign is a referendum on a lot of things. But it's also about Trump's very 2000s brand of broadcast reality against Harris' very 2020's style of online virality.

Many brands use AI tools to ensure their online ads don't appear on nefarious websites. Prof. Joe Turow spoke to Digiday about whether these tools are working:

New Adalytics report raises new questions about use of AI systems for brand safety The watchdog's report mentions hundreds of brands appearing next to unsafe UGC despite many using pre-bid brand safety tech.

Our 2024 doctoral graduates are the embodiment of academic curiosity and innovative research. Celebrate the culmination of their educational journey with these highlights from our 2024 graduation ceremony!

Doctoral Graduation 2024 - Annenberg School for Communication UPenn In this short video, we capture the joy and excitement of graduation day at the Annenberg School. From faculty to staff to students to friends and family, we...

Exciting news! Annenberg Public Policy Center Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson has been named to CDC's Communications and Public Engagement Workgroup:

Kathleen Hall Jamieson Named to CDC Advisory Group on Communications | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania Kathleen Hall Jamieson has been named to a working group on communications for the CDC's Advisory Committee to the Director.

🌟 New Publication Alert! 🌟 Doctoral candidate Adetobi Moses's new paper, "A Century of Pandemics: The Spanish Flu, COVID-19, and the Splintering of the Modern Time Regime," examines press coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic in its first year:

A Century of Pandemics: The Spanish Flu, COVID-19, and the Splintering of the Modern Time Regime | Moses | International Journal of Communication A Century of Pandemics: The Spanish Flu, COVID-19, and the Splintering of the Modern Time Regime

Biden’s exit from the 2024 race adds another twist to an already tumultuous political season. Annenberg Professor David Eisenhower weighs in on this historic move and what to expect at the upcoming Democratic National Convention:

Q&A with David Eisenhower on Biden’s decision to bow out | Penn Today Eisenhower, professor at the Annenberg School and grandson of the former president, offers his take on Biden’s announcement, Vice President Harris’ next step, and the upcoming Democratic National Convention.

📢 Have you ever wondered how worries about fake news affect what we choose to read and watch? New research from Prof. Dolores Albarracín explores that:

Study Reveals Impact of Concern About Misinformation on Americans’ Media Consumption Habits Research 30 Jul 2024 Study Reveals Impact of Concern About Misinformation on Americans’ Media Consumption Habits A new study from Annenberg researchers evaluates whether perceiving misinformation as a threat influences how partisan Americans’ media consumption is. By Hailey Reissman Most America...

🎉 🎉 Eleven members of the Annenberg community won divisional awards at this year's ICA conference! Congratulations! 🎉

Annenberg Scholars Honored at the 2024 ICA Conference in Australia News 25 Jul 2024 Annenberg Scholars Honored at the 2024 ICA Conference in Australia Eleven members of the Annenberg community received awards for their scholarship. Gold Coast, Australia At the 74th annual International Communication Association (ICA) Conference, held from June 20-24 in Gold Coast,....

🌟 New Publication Alert! 🌟 Doctoral Student Liz Hallgren's new paper highlights the clash between nostalgic media narratives and critical grassroots commentary following Queen Elizabeth II's death: https://bit.ly/4cwSDch

Exciting development from ASC and Penn! Prof. Duncan Watts and the CSSLab have introduced a new media bias detector. This innovative tool aims to provide a more balanced and fair perspective on news. Discover how this could change the way we consume information: https://bit.ly/45WKGLa

Duncan Watts and CSSLab’s New Media Bias Detector Research 2 Jul 2024 Duncan Watts and CSSLab’s New Media Bias Detector Researchers at the Computational Social Science Lab have developed the Media Bias Detector, which uses artificial intelligence to analyze news articles, examining factors like tone, partisan lean, and fact selection. By Nathi M...

Doctoral candidate Adetobi Moses has been awarded a 2024 Penn Global Dissertation Grant! Moses, who studies how narratives and cultural memory intersect with political realities, particularly during global crises, will use this grant to enhance her dissertation research on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in Philadelphia and Accra.

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🇺🇸 How divided are we really? The Path to 2024 series by the Polarization Research Lab, a research center co-directed by Professor Yphtach Lelkes, uncovers the realities of American attitudes on pressing issues, from AI to immigration:

Path to 2024 series highlights realities of American attitudes | Penn Today Focusing on corporate political action, AI, immigration, and more, the Polarization Research Lab aims to dispel myths about partisan beliefs.

Annenberg Public Policy Center Director Kathleen Hall Jamieson shares takeaways from last week’s presidential debate:

Five takeaways from the Biden-Trump debate | Penn Today Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, discusses the Annenberg Debate Reform Working Group along with some thoughts on last week’s presidential debate.

Comm major grad and track and field sprinter Isabella Whittaker (C'24) has just qualified for the Paris Olympics! 🏆 🎉 ✨ Congrats, Isabella! (Photo: Tjaden Litwiler / The Daily Pennsylvanian)

ICYMI: Alum Shawnika Hull gave a powerful speech at the Communication major graduation celebration about finding your purpose and following it into the future. Watch the video:

Shawnika Hull (Ph.D. '10) Delivers 2024 Communication Major Graduation Speech Undergraduate News 13 Jun 2024 Shawnika Hull (Ph.D. '10) Delivers 2024 Communication Major Graduation Speech Rutgers Associate Professor Shawnika Hull spoke about finding your purpose and following it into the future. On May 19, after an introduction by Destiny Dennis (C'24), Rutgers Associate Profe...

Attention: The Health Communication Equity Lab at Annenberg is seeking LGBTQ+ participants ages 13-20 for a study on their perceptions about anti-vaping health messages delivered to their phones.

Big news! Prof. Desmond Patton has been named a Mozilla Rise25 honoree in the Change Agents category! This award acknowledges his commitment to fostering an AI environment of equality and empowerment. Learn more:

Mozilla announces finalists for the 2nd annual Rise25 Awards | The Mozilla Blog 25 Honorees and AI Innovators to be celebrated at event in Dublin, Ireland  Mozilla is proud to announce the 25 honorees for The 2nd Annual Rise25 Awa

G'day, all! Annenberg alum, students, and faculty brought sunny vibes to our surf club brekkie at ! 🏄

Hello from the Gold Coast! 🇦🇺 It's time for ! Find our presentation schedule here: https://bit.ly/3VgKNw8

🎉 We have a new Ph.D.! 🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Sophie Maddocks on the successful defense of her dissertation: “The Price of Entry: How Online Harassment Influences Girls’ Identity, Privacy and Speech.”

The Computational Social Science Lab, led by Prof. Duncan Watts, has a launched a new resource for understanding media dynamics: a data dashboard on news consumption in the U.S. Explore trends, track shifts, and stay informed about the evolving landscape of information dissemination:

Mapping How People Get Their (Political) News Research 10 Jun 2024 Mapping How People Get Their (Political) News New data visualizations from the Computational Social Science Lab show how Americans consume news. By Hailey Reissman With political polarization in the American public at a record high, determining where Americans get their politica...

10 days until on the Gold Coast! View a schedule of Annenberg presentations and events at the conference, listed by date and time:

Annenberg Presentations and Events at ICA 2024 Presentations 18 Mar 2024 Annenberg Presentations and Events at ICA 2024 The International Communication Association will hold its 74th annual conference in Broadbeach, Australia on the Gold Coast. The International Communication Association's 74th annual conference, “Communication and Global Huma...

Vaccines don't cause autism, yet this myth continues. New data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that a quarter of U.S. adults do not know that claims that the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine causes autism are false. Read more:

False Belief in MMR Vaccine-Autism Link Endures as Measles Threat Persists | The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania New survey finds that a quarter of U.S. adults do not know that claims that the MMR vaccine causes autism are false.