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The Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. Furthering our understanding of the role of communication in public life through research, education, and service.
A "Second Sight" on American history. How the media can strengthen our community in uncertain times. Jury service boosts public trust in courts. Advice about Al and youth mental health. And the world cup as media event. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
We spoke to Professor @dupatton.bsky.social about why young people might be turning to AI for mental health support, how parents can navigate their youth’s AI use, and how chatbots can be used for good: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
Congratulations to Associate Professor @sjjphd.bsky.social, as well as alum @christopherali.bsky.social (Ph.D. '13), for being nominated to run as the President of the International Communication Association at this month's conference in South Africa.
Pessimism about AI. Black haircare. And reckoning with COVID-19. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
🎓 Congratulations to all of Annenberg's 2026 Ph.D. and M.A. graduates! 👏 On Monday, 10 students were awarded their doctoral degrees and 13 students earned their master’s degrees, marking the culmination of years of work and an incredible achievement in their academic journeys.
🎓👏 Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Communication Majors! 🎓👏 The Annenberg School for Communication celebrated communications majors at a ceremony held on Sunday, bringing together students, faculty, family, and friends to recognize an important milestone.
🎓 Annenberg doctoral graduates ahead of today’s ceremony! Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates on reaching such an incredible milestone! You've earned every bit of this celebration! 🎉👏
How to succeed in academia. Grieving on social media. And creating connections with Emily Falk. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
Annenberg alums - Alumni Weekend 2026 is almost here! We're opening our doors for an open house and screening rare documentary films made by students in the Documentary Film Lab. Come watch and reconnect on Saturday, May 16, in the Plaza Lobby. Register by May 11: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
Insults in politics. Authenticity. Media bias. These were some of the topics explored last month at Annenberg. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
The authenticity of AI. Tracking narratives in politics. A more democratic media system. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
Congratulations to Neil Fasching, Annenberg's doctoral student, who successfully defended his dissertation today! Fasching's dissertation is titled "Partisan Airwaves: Quantifying Misinformation and Toxicity in Political Podcasting." Join us in congratulating Dr. Fasching!
Today we honor the memory of Leonore Annenberg (1918–2009) on her 108th birthday. As a founding member of the governing board of the Annenberg School for Communication, she played a pivotal role in shaping our early vision and growth — a legacy that continues to inspire and guide us today.
Worldmaking on streaming services. Cold War journalism. Attacks on public media. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
On the latest episode of Annenberg Conversations, Annenberg Professor @victorpickard.bsky.social, co-director of the @miccenter.bsky.social, explained how the loss of local journalism affects civic knowledge, political engagement, and our democracy as news deserts become more widespread.
Welcome back, Annenberg! Here's to a semester of joy and new discoveries!
Journalism in a Changing Information Landscape. The Starving Artist vs. A.I.: Guess Who Is Winning? Networks Can Help Partisans Agree on Content Moderation. These were some of the topics explored last month at Annenberg. Learn more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
As Paramount mounted a hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, we asked Annenberg professor @victorpickard.bsky.social, co-director of the Media, Inequality & Change Center, to weigh in on the potential consequences.
As media institutions lose their funding, Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser invited professors @victorpickard.bsky.social and Duncan Watts (@csspenn.bsky.social) to discuss the role of journalism in our democracy. Listen to Annenberg Conversations on your favorite podcast app, or visit our website.
How do we ensure AI technologies serve communities and promote social good? Hear an insider conversation among experts at the forefront of technology and social impact. 📆 Monday (12/8) 4PM at Annenberg. Co-sponsored by @pennsp2.bsky.social and Penn AI. Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/governing-...
Critical wavefield exploration. Addressing gun violence. What the mainstream press can learn from non-profit prison news. These were some of the topics explored last month at Annenberg. Learn more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
Happy Thanksgiving from the Annenberg School for Communication! 🍂 Enjoy the fall foliage! We’ll see you next week!
Interested in our new master's program? Join us on November 13 at 8:00am to see how this program can help shape your future. Register: upenn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Tradwives. Partisan animosity. Artificial intelligence and public health. These were some of the topics covered last month at Annenberg. Learn more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...
🎉 Congratulations to Sam Wolken, a joint Ph.D. student at the Annenberg School and the Department of Political Science, who successfully defended his dissertation, titled “Local Television News in a Changing Media Environment," last week!
🎤 In the first episode of season two of Annenberg Conversations, Dean Sarah Banet Weiser talks with Professor Aswin Punathambekar and Assistant Professor Juan Llamas Rodriguez about the cross-border flow of media. Listen on our website or your favorite podcast app: www.asc.upenn.edu/annenberg-co...
🎤 Introducing Season Two of Annenberg Conversations This season, Dean Sarah Banet Weiser talks with Annenberg faculty about global media flows, climate communication, and the complexities of the way information moves in today’s world. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to listen!
Interested in our new master's program? Join us on September 25 at 11:00am to learn more about the Master of Communication and Media Industries, which offers a chance to develop your skills in research, critical inquiry, and applied practice: 🔗Register: upenn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Congratulations to Annenberg's newest Ph.D. @sarahuang.bsky.social, who successfully defended her dissertation yesterday! She will be joining the faculty at UT Austin’s Moody College of Communication as an Assistant Professor. Join us in congratulating Dr. Huang!