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Social networks outsmart cognitive biases

Social networks outsmart cognitive biases

A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication shows how herding in networks makes populations more rational.

From Annenberg School for Communication

2 min. read

A ‘second sight’ on American history
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A ‘second sight’ on American history

In her new book, Annenberg School for Communication professor Sarah J. Jackson traces how historical and contemporary writers, journalists, and filmmakers have strengthened the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

4 min. read

Visions of nonprofit news in PA
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Visions of nonprofit news in PA

Penn researchers identified two competing visions of nonprofit news, a restorationist vision and a transformational vision, and calculated the cost of implementing each vision.

2 min. read

Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and Centers
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Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and Centers

A roundup of the latest awards and honors for faculty in the Annenberg Public Policy Center, the School of Arts & Sciences, Penn Nursing, and the Wharton School.

Penn Today Staff

2 min. read

What makes messages persuasive?
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What makes messages persuasive?

Psychology researchers Dolores Albarracín and Yubo Zhou studied the relative persuasive impact of messages expressing attitudes, describing behaviors, or combining both.

2 min. read

Want to succeed in academia? Build a network beyond your co-authors

Want to succeed in academia? Build a network beyond your co-authors

Researchers at the Annenberg School for Communication have analyzed the “thank you” notes in 129,750 political science journal articles and find that informal connections between authors are more predictive of higher productivity and impact than formal connections.

Hailey Reissman

2 min. read

Emmy Keogh is buttering up her post-graduation plans
Emmy Keogh selling her butter at table.

Emmy Keogh is a Class of 2026 communications major and founder of bespoke butter company Debonair Butter Company.

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Emmy Keogh is buttering up her post-graduation plans

The graduating fourth-year communications major has used many of Penn’s resources for entrepreneurs to get her bespoke butter company churning.

From Annenberg School for Communication

2 min. read

Announcing Annenberg’s strategic vision: Connected Futures
Sarah Banet-Weiser.

Annenberg School for Communication dean Sarah Banet-Weiser.

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Announcing Annenberg’s strategic vision: Connected Futures

The strategic framework consists of four pillars expanding on the Annenberg School for Communication’s scholarship, infrastructure, education, and engagement.

From Annenberg School for Communication

2 min. read