Communication & Media

Persuasive Economics

How should a legislator elicit information from a lobbyist? Economics professor Itai Sher's research looks at this question and the role and value of commitments from these interactions. Learn more

The FCC’s Effort to Regulate Indecency and Internet Neutrality

Professor Amy Sanders, expert on the intersection of law and digital media and media ownership, discusses the FCC's efforts to regulate indecency and net neutrality. Learn more
How to succeed in romance—without seeming to try

In an experiment involving 85 romantic partners, CLA psychology professor Jeffrey Simpson and grad student fellow Maryhope Howland found that overt support, either practical or emotional, usually backfires. Continue reading…
Journalism Students Report from Camp Ripley

Six journalism students and alumni had the chance to be embedded with troops undergoing training at Camp Ripley near Little Falls, Minnesota. Continue reading…
Bridging Race

When it comes to representations of multiracial people, Catherine Squires says, the media often don't have it covered. Continue reading…
Finding Hidden Lessons in Reality TV

Not mere fluff, reality television programs teach life skills and self-management techniques explains communications studies associate professor Laurie Ouellette. Continue reading…
To Your Health

Mass communications professor Jisu Huh examines the effects of prescription drug advertisements on doctors and patients. Continue reading…