Journalism grad students in FiveThirtyEight.com: "Fake news" tweets are part of a strategy
Graduate students Jianing Li and Min-Hsin Su noticed an uptick in tweets using the pronouns "we," "us," "them" and "their" among Twitter users, suggesting an attempt to create a shared community around the concept of "fake news."
Lewis Friedland in the Wisconsin Examiner: Focusing on national, culture war issues could work for local and state political candidates
Professor of Journalism's research into Wisconsin's media ecosystem suggests that focusing on national instead of local issues may sway voters.
Katherine Bartzen Culver in the Associated Press: Oprah's ethics disclosures led credibility to her Harry-Meghan interview
The Director of the UW Center for Journalism Ethics was impressed with Winfrey's transparency as an interviewer.
Mike Wagner in the Capital Times Wedge Issues: Remembering Act 10
On the tenth anniversary of the controversial legislation, the Professor of Journalism discussed the ways political attitudes and behavior are influenced by the flow of information.
Music Man
Jeremy Vuernick (’11) makes it his mission to find the next big breakout music star.
Young Mie Kim in the Detroit Free Press: Michigan is target for voter disinformation
Professor of journalism's Project DATA identified, helped remove foreign-run Instagram account spreading false information.
Mike Wagner on ABC News: Rejected mail-in ballots unlikely to determine election
Professor of Journalism says they're one of several factors that could affect the outcome.
Young Mie Kim in Politico: Silicon Valley is losing the war against election misinformation
Tactics of foreign groups trying to influence voters on social media platforms have become more sophisticated, says journalism professor
Journalism student interviews NAACP president on "Meet the Press"
Junior Tamia Fowlkes got an opportunity most journalism students only dream when she interviewed NAACP President Derrick Johnson on “Meet the Press: College Roundtable” about the protests against police brutality playing out around the nation and world.
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