Journalism

Journalism professor Madhavi Reddi studies how second-generation South Asian Americans are reshaping narratives of identity and belonging through media, entertainment, and politics. Her research explores how authentic representation fosters community, challenges stereotypes, and gives new generations the opportunity to tell their own stories.

Robin Sundaramoorthy's research reveals how federal policy and systemic barriers shaped — and ultimately limited — efforts to diversify America's airwaves in the 1980s.

Eddie Fuhrer's dedication to covering overlooked drivers earned him the prestigious Rod Campbell Award.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and columnist presented the 2025 Kenner Lecture where he discussed The Big Trends Shaping the World Today: Economics, Technology and Geopolitics

Journalism professor John Vilanova explores how the iconic magazine influenced music criticism, industry power dynamics, and the narratives of rock history.

Throughout history, political candidates have utilized falsehoods to sway voters, leveraging mistruths to discredit opponents or bolster their image. This age-old tactic has long been protected under the First Amendment's right to free speech. Today, artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed these strategies, enabling the creation of hyper-realistic fake images, videos, and audio, further complicating the landscape of political misinformation. Fake images, though fabricated, are protected under the same legal principles as traditional political lies, according to research by journalism professors Jeremy Littau and Daxton R. Stewart. Their study, The Right to Lie with AI?, delves into the First Amendment's implications on AI-driven false political speech.

Thomas Friedman, the internationally renowned and award-winning author, reporter, and columnist will deliver the annual Kenner Lecture on Cultural Understanding, Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 8:00 p.m. in Zoellner Arts Center’s Baker Hall.

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