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Nixon’s China visit, 50 years later

On the 50th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s visit to China, David Eisenhower discusses the significance of the trip amid the fraying relations between the two nations.

Viewing 2021 Through A Lens: Photojournalist Kylie Cooper C’22 Captures History

Cooper’s annotated photo essay about the liminality of 2021 captured the Capitol insurrection, the Ground Zero commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and more.

• Culture & Media

Ten years later, examining the Occupy movement’s legacy

For Jessa Lingel, a decade after Occupy Wall Street’s beginnings presented an opportunity for reflection, which she led this fall semester in a new course.

• Culture & Media
• Political Communication

2021 Undergraduate Communication Major Award Winners

Seven students were recognized for their outstanding achievements with awards from the Annenberg School.

Hope and Help for Wrongfully Incarcerated Pennsylvanians

With Project HOPE, President’s Engagement Prize winners Carson Eckhard, Natalia Rommen, and Sarah Simon will address the lack of support to wrongfully incarcerated people in Philadelphia and across the state.

Communication Majors Complete 2021 Senior Honors Theses

From cancel culture to hunger to political polarization, their subjects span the field of Communication.

Comm Major Sophia Liu Receives Mitchell Center Fellowship

The fellowship supports research focused on democracy.

• Political Communication

Comm Major Jean Chapiro Named Penn SAS Dean’s Scholar

She has conducted independent research and created original films.

• Culture & Media

Comm Major Alum Ben Friedman Wins Thouron Award

Thouon Awards give Penn seniors and alums the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in the U.K.

• Political Communication

Scholarship Through the Lens of an Iconic Media Brand

A new course centered around HBO offered undergrads hands-on exposure to media production.

• Culture & Media