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‘Behind the Blue:’ Experts discuss social media’s growing influence on politics

Nov 4, 2024, 7:03 AM

Maggie Macdonald, assistant professor of political science, and Annelise Russel, associate professor in the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, explore the impact of the stories lighting up our feeds — and what they mean for the future of democracy.

UK political scientist explores the impact of social media on politics

Oct 21, 2024, 6:54 AM

Much of professor Maggie Macdonald's work has concentrated around congressional campaigns and how they use social media to achieve their electoral goals.

CI’s DiGiacomo views information, media literacy as tool to preserve democracy

Oct 27, 2022, 6:38 AM

The work of Daniela DiGiacomo, assistant professor in the College of Communication and Information’s School of Information Science, analyzes the current state of information media literacy education policy.

Portal Connects UK to Industry, Global Research Community

Jul 13, 2022, 7:24 AM

New online portal Scholars@UK will facilitate access to research expertise and innovation at Kentucky’s flagship land-grant institution through individual researcher profiles, network analysis, and direct access to research output and resources.

UK Rosenberg Law to Host 2nd Daylong Breonna Taylor Symposium

Oct 13, 2021, 7:04 AM

The University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law will host its second daylong Breonna Taylor Symposium beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in the G. Chad Perry III Grand Courtroom in the law building.

UK Experts Explain How, Why Brands are Tackling Social Justice Issues

Jun 29, 2020, 8:18 AM

In the wake of protests across the United States, corporate America is shifting away from “business-as-usual” and instead, sharing messages of solidarity — some even going as far as to launch new initiatives surrounding diversity and inclusion.

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College of Communication and Information’s Sutton Receives NSF Funding for COVID-19 Research

Apr 27, 2020, 8:40 AM

Sutton is the first UK researcher to receive funding for COVID-19 related work as part of the NSF's Rapid Response Research (RAPID) grant program, which enables the agency to quickly process and support research that addresses an urgent need.

What a New Study Reveals About Selfies and Teenage Body Image

May 29, 2018, 1:10 PM

From Facebook and Twitter, to Instagram and Snapchat, it's no secret social media has become a common form of communication, but have you ever left your feeds feeling bad about yourself? If so, you’re not alone, according to a new study conducted by a psychology professor and doctoral student.

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