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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 29/09/2026

Congratulations to doctoral candidate Thandi Lyew, who was named a @perryworldhouse.bsky.social World House Graduate Fellow! Read more: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...

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Thandi Lyew Named 2026-27 Perry World House Graduate Fellow

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Annenberg Public Policy Center @appc.upenn.edu · 25/09/2026

How does communication shape public policy? The Annenberg Public Policy Center invites @upenn.edu faculty, grad students, & postdocs to apply for research grants on this. See the flyer below. @asc.upenn.edu @penngse.bsky.social @sas.upenn.edu @pennmindcore.bsky.social @pennsp2.bsky.social

A flyer advertising the APPC research grant opportunity with a QR code and email address to learn more.

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Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy (MEDIATED) @penn-mediated.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Do algorithms drive online polarization? A review by Duncan Watts and coauthors finds the evidence is inconclusive. What users seek out matters too, though platforms aren't off the hook. infodem.upenn.edu/research-com...

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Research Compendium - Center on Media, Technology and Democracy

News, announcements, and insights from the Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy.

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 23/09/2026

A new survey by @appc.upenn.edu finds that the majority of Americans believe climate change is increasing the risk of respiratory diseases and heat- and insect-related illnesses:

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In Hottest Summer on Record, 2 in 3 Americans Say Climate Change Is Increasing Heat-Related Illnesses

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Annenberg Public Policy Center @appc.upenn.edu · 17/09/2026

New: In the hottest summer on record, 2 in 3 Americans say climate change is increasing heat-related illnesses. The survey finds that extreme heat is affecting the everyday lives of most Americans. www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/in-hottest-s... @asc.upenn.edu @upenn.edu @penncssm.bsky.social

A graphic shows the percentage of US adults who say how much impact extreme heat has had on a variety of daily activities.

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 17/09/2026

Most people know the best defense against West Nile virus and dengue fever is preventing mosquito bites and controlling mosquitoes around the home, but far fewer know how to correctly apply or choose insect repellent, an @appc.upenn.edu survey finds:

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Most Americans Know How to Control Mosquitoes; Many Unsure How to Use Insect Repellent

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 17/09/2026

Over a third of U.S. adults (35%) cannot name all three branches of the government and under half can name four of the five rights protected by the First Amendment, according to the 2026 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey from @appc.upenn.edu:

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A Third of Americans Cannot Name the Three Branches of Government

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 16/09/2026

Congratulations to new Annenberg doctoral student Michael Brumm, who won an Emmy on Monday for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for his work on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 16/09/2026

The Center on Digital Culture and Society (CDCS) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania has announced that recent Annenberg doctoral graduate Adetobi Moses (Ph.D. ‘26) will be the newest CDCS postdoctoral fellow:

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Adetobi Moses (Ph.D. ‘26) Named Center on Digital Culture and Society Postdoctoral Fellow

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 16/09/2026

Join us tomorrow, September 17 at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual information session about Annenberg’s Master of Communication and Media Industries (MCMI) program. Learn more about the program, the student experience, and what MCMI has to offer. Register: upenn.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: MCMI Information Session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 15/09/2026

Annenberg researchers studied how Black Americans’ self-identity and social relationships relate to the extent to which they perceive themselves as adjusting their communication in different settings:

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The Psychosocial Roots of Code Switching

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 11/09/2026

🗳️ Voting is now open for the International Communication Association’s 2026 election! Members can vote for association-wide officers and bylaws changes, as well as in Division/Interest Group elections. Among this year’s candidates for ICA President is our very own Professor @sjjphd.bsky.social:

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 11/09/2026

Today marks 25 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. In a new guest column for The Daily Pennsylvanian, Annenberg Professor Emeritus Barbie Zelizer reflects on what 9/11 revealed about American journalism — and what, a quarter-century later, still hasn’t changed:

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Lessons from 9/11 for journalists

Guest columnist Barbie Zelizer reflects on the impact of 9/11 on journalism. 

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 11/09/2026

🎉Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. '25), a postdoctoral fellow at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, has been named a 2026 Penn Climate Scholar.

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Xinyi Wang (Ph.D. ‘25) Named 2026 Penn Climate Scholar

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 11/09/2026

Professor Emeritus Joseph Turow explains how marketers use personal data to predict what consumers buy and shape how they see the world.

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Annenberg Answers: Can Our Data Be Protected in the Age of AI?

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 10/09/2026

Data centers. Dating apps and Love Island. Anti-violence campaigns targeting local youth. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 09/09/2026

TOMORROW! Join Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser in conversation with Ralina L. Joseph, UCLA Vice Provost of Inclusive Excellence, hosted by Ms. Magazine in Los Angeles!

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 08/09/2026

Professor Matthew Levendusky was recently on @whyy.org to discuss the AI data center debate, how it's reshaping our politics, and what it reveals about Americans' fears about the tech industry and AI:

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The politics of AI data centers | Studio 2 from WHYY | 9/2/26

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 08/09/2026

New research from the Health Communication & Equity Lab calls for moving beyond one-size-fits-all approaches in public health campaigns targeting LGBTQ+ young adults.

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Tailored Anti-Smoking Messages Resonate Better With LGBTQ+ Young Adults

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Annenberg Public Policy Center @appc.upenn.edu · 08/09/2026

APPC's director emerita, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, is featured on the @apha.org podcast the Nation's Health, on vaccines, science, and trust: rss.com/podcasts/pub... 1 takeaway: "The public overwhelmingly supports vaccination." @asc.upenn.edu @upenn.edu

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The Nation's Health Podcast | Podcast on RSS.com

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 03/09/2026

The show Furious, which follows a female killer targeting powerful, abusive men, might sound familiar. “The media’s super smart and savvy about picking up on cultural frustrations and trends,” Dean Sarah Banet-Weiser told @cnn.com. "So what do we do? We watch a show..." Read more:

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The women are furious: a hit show tackles the Epstein era | CNN

With Hulu’s “Furious” and other works, Jeffrey Epstein-inspired stories about billionaire predators probably aren’t going anywhere.

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 02/09/2026

Congratulations to Assil Frayha, who successfully defended her dissertation, “Becoming Megaphone: How Media Actors Shape Media Outlets," last week! Join us in congratulating Dr. Frayha!

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Dr. Frayha and the Annenberg community watching her presentation from a conference room.

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 02/09/2026

Americans continue to express high levels of confidence in their own healthcare providers, despite a decline in confidence in federal health agencies over the course of 2025, says @appc.upenn.edu:

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Public Confidence in One’s Own Healthcare Provider Remains High

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 01/09/2026

Welcome back, everyone! Here are some important dates to remember this semester:

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Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy (MEDIATED) @penn-mediated.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Today's lead in the @nytimes.com cites affiliated faculty Matt Levendusky's new @appc.upenn.edu polling, showing 61% of Americans oppose data center construction in their area. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/u...

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MindCORE at the University of Pennsylvania @pennmindcore.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Science Communication that Changes Minds & Behaviors Panel discussion with Penn Professors: 🍂Emily Falk 🍂Michael Mann 🍂Kathleen Hall Jamieson moderated by WHYY's Maiken Scott Friday, Sept 11, 2026 at 11 AM Open to alll @appc.upenn.edu @sas.upenn.edu

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 26/08/2026

The students in the School's newest cohort of doctoral students study everything from gender representation in Bollywood to AI-based fortune-telling in China:

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The Annenberg School Welcomes Seven New Ph.D. Students to Its 2026 Cohort

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 26/08/2026

The first cohort of master’s students will interact with leading experts in media, digital content platforms, entertainment, and the tech industry to deepen their classroom learning and provide a pathway to industry opportunities:

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The Annenberg School Welcomes 12 New Students in the Inaugural Master of Communication and Media Industries Cohort

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 25/08/2026

Welcome back, Annenberg! Here's to a semester of new ideas, meaningful collaborations, and intellectual growth.

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 21/08/2026

🎉Annenberg School doctoral candidate Tom Etienne is one of the 13 awardees of the 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grants program:

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Tom Etienne Awarded 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grant

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 20/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to doctoral student Tejas Harad, who was awarded the 2026-27 Sobti Fieldwork Fellowship by the Penn Center for the Advanced Study of India.

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Tejas Harad Awarded 2026-27 Sobti Fieldwork Fellowship by the Penn Center for the Advanced Study of India

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 17/08/2026

A new survey by @appc.upenn.edu discovered that three in five Americans (61%) now somewhat or strongly oppose the construction of new data centers in their area, up from 49% in the survey ending in March:

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Opposition to Local Data Centers Rises Sharply, Annenberg Survey Finds

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 13/08/2026

AI-generated music. Children's media. Power, culture, and connectivity in global media. Read these stories and more on our website: www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/...

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 13/08/2026

Produced by the Center’s Pennsylvania Broadband Research (PBR) Institute, the report examines how to expand broadband access to underserved communities throughout the state.

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MIC Center Releases Report on How to Get Pennsylvanians Connected to Affordable Internet

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 12/08/2026

A team of Philadelphia-based content creators is collaborating with Penn public health experts to develop a comprehensive anti-violence campaign tailored for youth across the city, with youth-focused workshops and educational materials to be piloted in select Philadelphia public schools this fall.

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Partnering With Local Digital Leaders To Promote Violence Prevention

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 12/08/2026

New research from @appc.upenn.edu investigated how perceptions of personal risk, disease severity, treatment benefits, and barriers to communication with healthcare providers influenced treatment intentions among patients with hypertension:

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Hypertension Patients Have Greater Intentions to Take Medication, Lesser Intentions to Change Lifestyle

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 11/08/2026

In her new book, alum Abigail Leonard (C'2002), an award-winning international reporter, delves into what motherhood is like around the world. We spoke to Leonard about the book, her career as a journalist, and her time at Annenberg.

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Four Mothers: Q&A with Abigail Leonard (C’2002)

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 10/08/2026

Research by @appc.upenn.edu Director Dolores Albarracín and Javier Granados Samayoa found that conspiracy beliefs are more strongly associated with behavior when participants held those beliefs with greater certainty or regarded them as especially important:

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New Study Explains When Some Conspiracy Beliefs Can Lead to Action

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 03/08/2026

In an interview with @smerconish.bsky.social, Prof. Joseph Turow discussed his new book, "The Problem with Personalization: How Advertisers Learned to Make and Break Us from Ancient Times to the AI Age," and shared how hyper-personalized ads and media could break down social cohesion.

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AI Isn't Just Tracking You. It's Rewriting Your Reality.

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 01/08/2026

From the Cold War to modern emergency notifications, doctoral candidate Matthew L. Conaty explores the history and evolution of the Emergency Alert System:

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What is the Emergency Alert System?

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 27/07/2026

Yphtach Lelkes, who was recently promoted to full professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, studies the structure, dynamics, and causes of political attitudes, uncovering how psychology, media, and institutions shape political attitudes and polarization in the United States:

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Political Communication Scholar Yphtach Lelkes Promoted to Full Professor

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schurenberg.bsky.social @schurenberg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

U Penn professor Matt Levendusky has researched a variety of ways to get past today’s bitter polarization and bring Americans together. On today’s In Reality, we discuss what he found works and what doesn’t. You’ll be surprised. Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1954519/epis...

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 24/07/2026

A new survey by @appc.upenn.edu found that many Americans do not know which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy:

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Most Americans Are Unsure Which Vaccines the CDC Recommends During Pregnancy

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Annenberg School at Penn @asc.upenn.edu · 23/07/2026

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe Wilkinson has announced the donation of a significant collection of editorial cartoons and originals to Annenberg Library Archive, which will become part of the School’s growing collection dedicated to journalism and media:

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New Collection of Political Cartoons Donated to Annenberg

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