October 30, 2020

The truth usually wins out, except with election disinformation. A new study finds lies win out over truth.

January 29, 2024

The time is 2024 and society as we know it is breaking down. This was the prediction of Octavia E. Butler (1947–2006). is her 1993 fiction novel: "The Parable of the Sower." UC speculative fiction expert Cassandra Jones joined a panel of speculative fiction experts to talk about Butler's book and the similarities to today.

October 7, 2020

Large majorities of American news audiences care about climate change and want more information from the media on the topic, according to a new report from the University of Cincinnati, in partnership with Yale University and George Mason University.

November 2, 2023

Jumping in front of a moving car is never a smart idea, even if children and teens see their peers doing it, unscathed, on social media. But these antics catch the attention of many, UC's children's media expert Nancy Jennings told Local 12 in an interview on social media and trending pranks.

May 9, 2024

Kelly Merrill, an assistant professor of health communications and technology in the University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences, was cited in an article on teen use of AI chatbots for friendship and therapy purposes. Merrill, who studies the mental and social health benefits of communication technologies, told The Verge that extensive research has been conducted on AI chatbots that provide mental health support, and the results are largely positive.

September 20, 2023

The University of Cincinnati celebrated the opening of Clifton Court Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 19, with a ribbon cutting, attended by approximately 200 administrators, faculty, staff and students. The event was covered by multiple media outlets.

January 14, 2021

UC faculty members Jeffrey Blevins and Brian Calfano give their opinions on whether Google, Apple, Amazon acted appropriately in banning the social media app Parler

January 28, 2021

UC researcher says that American Muslims continue to face bias, even when they uphold democratic ideals.

January 19, 2022

Filmed in July 2021, UC’s episode is a crash-course in being a Bearcat, starring a few of the university’s best and brightest students and alumni. Some are lifelong Cincinnatians; others are from across the globe. But they’re all excited to show viewers why they've called UC home: From its beautiful spaces and state-of-the-art facilities to co-op and campus life.

August 18, 2022

Business Insider article on TikTok's new policies to confront misinformation cites UC social media expert Jeffery Blevins