News

Countering Anti-Vaccination Influences from Social Media — with Conversation

The flu vaccine is considered one of the great achievements in public health, but social media messages still abound with skepticism and falsehoods about vaccination.

• Health Communication

Maori Karmael Holmes Appointed at Annenberg Center and Annenberg School

She will curate a film series, teach undergraduates, and facilitate student engagement with the film industry.

• Culture & Media

Digital Culture Scholar Jessa Lingel Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

In this Q&A, Lingel discusses her research, teaching, and activism.

• Culture & Media
• Technology & Society

Media Policy Scholar Victor Pickard Promoted to Full Professor

Pickard's work imagines how we might change our media systems to better serve democratic society.

• Media Institutions

Annenberg Welcomes Three New Secondary Faculty Members

Ezekiel Dixon-Román, Andrew A. Strasser, and Tukufu Zuberi join a roster of expert secondary faculty members.

Lizzie Martin Named 2020-21 APSA Public Scholarship Fellow

The program introduces graduate students to presenting academic scholarship to the public.

• Political Communication

González-Bailón Named 2020-21 Penn Fellow

The program provides leadership development to outstanding, midcareer Penn faculty members.

Annenberg Faculty Statement in Support of International Students

The standing faculty of the Annenberg School express their support for the international students in our community.

Transatlantic Group Urges Transparency and Accountability for Digital Platforms

A new report from the Annenberg Public Policy Center advocates for the regulation of accountability, not speech.

• Technology & Society

Democrats and Republicans Dislike Each Other Far Less Than Most Believe

A new study indicates that some of our political polarization is based on unfounded beliefs.

• Political Communication