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.
October 21, 2022
UC social media expert cited in USA Today explains how social media posts can be replicated to see who might be vulnerable to sad stories such as a dog getting hit by a car. Use caution and verify posts through outside sources, says Jeffery Blevins, professor and head of UC's Department of Journalism.
August 18, 2022
Business Insider article on TikTok's new policies to confront misinformation cites UC social media expert Jeffery Blevins
November 10, 2020
UC political scientist Gregory Winger explains how election disinformation impacts public perception.
November 2, 2020
A new UC study raises concerns that officials such as secretaries of state won’t be able to contain misinformation surrounding the voting process on Tuesday.