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Channeling the power of memes to combat disinformation. Research by scholars Hye Jin Yoon (UGA Grady College) and Yan Huang (UH Valenti School) Blog post: pagecenter.psu.edu/blog/channelin…

🚨 Postdoc Job Alert! The Center for an Informed Public UW iSchool University of Washington is hiring up to two Postdoctoral Fellows to join us in #Seattle #PNW: apply.interfolio.com/157210. As a current postdoc here, I can’t recommend CIP enough - it’s an incredible community to be part of!

Alum Dr. Brooke Erin Duffy on "Fakery and the gendered politics of “getting it wrong” on social media." tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.108…

PhD alum Erin Whiteside is a coauthor -- joining Jason Stamm -- of "What fans crave: Including sports audiences in the reporting process through engagement journalism." journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

From PhD candidate Jiacheng Liu!

Congrats to Dr. @JE_Koslosky, who successfully defended his dissertation today: examining investigative journalism & consolidated ownership in small-town PA newspapers between Watergate and 2008. With advisor Russell Frank & cmte members Ford Risley Juliet Pinto Matthew P McAllister.

Last month, I had the privilege of presenting my top student paper at the International/Intercultural Communication Division National Communication Association 🏅It was also a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues.

In my paper, I examined the similarities and differences in the patterns and modes of mobilization and engagement among local and diaspora (U.S. and the UK) African youth during a redefining and popular movement in the fight against police brutality in Nigeria- #EndSARs

Twenty-seven educators from central and northern Pennsylvania school districts are participating in the 2024-25 WPSU Education Ambassador program to enhance their skillset as stewards of media literacy, integrating it into their classrooms. psu.edu/news/outreach/…

Proud to share that my paper was selected as the Top Faculty Paper in the LGBTQ Studies Interest Group for ICA 2025! Honored to represent the Penn State Bellisario College as a faculty lecturer with this work. Looking forward to presenting! #ICA25 #LGBTQStudies

Two Penn State faculty members (Christopher Ali & @saschameinrath.bsky.social) helped shape a multimillion dollar grant that will help residents of Philadelphia increase access to the internet and devices, as well as other digital inclusion resources.  psu.edu/news/bellisari…

Congratulations! We Are .. #BellisarioProud (And happy to have you throughout the rest of this academic year.)

I’ve worked with Marie for the past 12 years. She’s without question one of the best bosses I’ve ever had. Smart, supportive, strong, and someone with great vision. I’m very happy for her. But we sure will miss her here at Penn State. Best wishes Marie Hardin!

Congratulations Marie Hardin and best of luck on your new journey!! You have helped many faculty and staff members achieve their goals! We look forward to our remaining time together supporting our Bellisario community. #WeAre #BellisarioProud

An appreciation post for Scott Myrick is long overdue! He has been PIVOTAL in implementing a multitude of systems and strategies that translates to the betterment of our Bellisario community! Thank you for all that you do, Scott! #WeAre #BellisarioProud

Hilde Van den Bulck, Jon Kropko & I have a forthcoming article in Journal of Communication demonstrating that Americans who consume PBS trust it more than other platforms. This holds regardless of political orientation. #PBS can be a gathering point if we let it flourish!

Here’s Marie Hardin being recognized at the 19th annual Penn State Powwow, celebrating Native traditions through dance, music, and storytelling. Read more about this cultural event below: psu.edu/news/bellisari…

Congratulations!!