March 11, 2024
UC's social media expert Jeffrey Blevins says misinformation is picking up speed as the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse approaches. Blevins is citied in a USA Today article that talks about flat Earth conspiracy theories surrounding the eclipse.
February 14, 2024
A seemingly harmless take on Twitter turned into an years-long campaign of harassment, death threats and dozens of ‘swatting’ attacks on an individual. An arrest has been made, but swatting needs to be taken more seriously, says UC cybersecurity expert Gregory Winger, an assistant professor in the School of Public and International Affairs.
February 9, 2024
A speaker event at UC's Portman Center for Policy Solutions drew a large crowd on Feb. 5. Two former senators spoke to attendees on the importance of "Civility in Polarized Times." The former senators were: Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio).
January 12, 2024
Political scientist David Niven teaches American politics and conducts research on campaigns, political communication and death penalty policy. He is often a guest speaker on WVXU's Cincinnati Edition covering Ohio politics. In this segment, he discusses the departure of Brad Wenstrup from Congress, an office Wenstrup held for five decades.
January 3, 2024
When the SWAT team arrives at your door it means there is serious trouble inside, unless the call is fake. "SWATing" or calling the police on innocent victims has seen an uptick in the past few years, with calls mostly targeting celebrities and politicians. Cybersecurity expert Gregory Winger says the increase is a way criminals have found to weaponize the very police force meant to protect.
December 22, 2023
An online WVXU article, featuring UC expert David Niven, summarizes J.D. Vance's first year and poses the question of whether he would accept an offer to be the vice president should Trump win in 2024.
December 19, 2023
The rise in AI generated fake news content is concerning, especially leading up to the 2024 presidential election. For now, there are still ways to identify fake news outlets and reporting, but the average reader needs to become more savvy, says UC's social media expert Jeffrey Blevins.
November 21, 2023
Jacob Lesick came to UC’s political science program to change the world and serve his community. Coming from a small town in Rossford, Ohio, Lesick did not intend to enroll in UC after high school but changed his mind after visiting the university.
November 2, 2023
A $10 million gift from the estate of Patrick, BA ’63, and Malle Portway will advance the work of the Center for Cyber Strategy and Policy at the University of Cincinnati and provide programs and opportunities for its students.
October 24, 2023
The University of Cincinnati celebrated the opening of the Portman Center for Policy Solutions on Monday, Oct. 23. The new center, housed within UC’s School of Public and International Affairs, will make its physical home in the new Clifton Court Hall.