The monkeypox outbreak: What we learned so far, and what could be better The monkeypox outbreak: What we learned so far, and what could be better Penn experts assess the state of the monkeypox outbreak, messaging surrounding the ongoing vaccine rollout, and how the public can be better informed for the future.
Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. Misperceptions between political parties could erode democracy in the U.S. The majority of Americans believe that U.S. democracy, and the country itself, is in crisis and at risk of failing, according to a poll from NPR/Ipsos.
British South Asian social media influencers balancing race, religion, ethnicity, and gender Instagram posts by Nadiya Hussain, Harnaam Kaur, and Amena Khan. (Image: Courtesy of Annenberg School for Communication) British South Asian social media influencers balancing race, religion, ethnicity, and gender Annenberg professor Aswin Punathambekar’s new paper examines life online for three social media influencers, including Nadiya Hussain from “The Great British Bake Off.”
Twitter gives conservative news greater visibility than liberal content A Black Lives Matter rally in June, 2020, at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza in New York. (Image: AP Photo/Kathy Willen, File) Twitter gives conservative news greater visibility than liberal content This bias held even in the context of a social justice movement with left-leaning goals, according to research from Sandra González-Bailón of the Annenberg School for Communication and colleagues.
The television and the President The first televised presidential speech was given by Harry Truman on Oct.5, 1947. (Image: AP Photo/Herbert K. White) Q&A The television and the President On Oct. 5 1947, Harry Truman delivered the first televised presidential speech. Communications expert David Eisenhower looks at the history of politics and media and the significance of this moment 75 years later.
Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean From left to right: Antonia M. Villarruel, Margaret Bond Simon Dean of Nursing at Penn Nursing, Emily Hannum, Professor of Sociology and Education and Associate Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Tulia Falleti, director of the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies, Class of 1965 Endowed Term Professor of Political Science, and Senior Fellow Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, and LaShawn Jefferson, executive director of Perry World House, at the conference opening plenary. Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean This year’s Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean conference hosted by Perry World House focused on the theme of “Shared Narratives: Arts, Culture and Conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
The future of globalization in a fracturing world (Left to right) Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Kathleen Hall Jamieson and Michael E. Mann discussed Australia’s leadership in fighting climate change at Perry World House’s 2022 Global Order Colloquium. The future of globalization in a fracturing world Perry World House’s 2022 Global Order Colloquium hosted experts from government, the media, and across the University to tackle the topic of the state of globalization
2022 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn 2022 Presidential Ph.D. Fellows announced at Penn The Fellows come from the nine schools at Penn that offer Ph.D. programs, and will receive a three-year fellowship, including funds to support their research.
Reflections on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II A portrait of Queen Elizabeth II sits amidst floral tributes and notes outside the gates of Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch died on Sept. 8 after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Reflections on the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II Five experts from the University consider the regent’s seven-decade reign, weighing everything from the changing role of media in crafting her image to the future of the United Kingdom.
Which teens are more likely to vape? Research shows surprising patterns in race and sexuality Which teens are more likely to vape? Research shows surprising patterns in race and sexuality A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication aims to examine differences in current e-cigarette use prevalence among youth at the intersections of sexual orientation with race and ethnicity in the U.S.