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Nisbet on Why People Fall for Fake Stories
Associate professor Erik Nisbet spoke on a recent episode of Top of Mind with Julie Rose, which first aired May 29. In "Marriage and Religion, Wet Year, Burnout," Nisbet discussed that people fall…
Knobloch-Westerwick on Why We Rage Read
Professor Silvia Knobloch-Westerwick argues that rage reading can be explained by multiple perspectives, but it does help make us feel better about ourselves. She said we often use social media to…
Fox’s 2015 “Dark Triad” Study and Bad Bosses
Professor Jesse Fox, co-author of the 2015 study “The Dark Triad,” warns against this personality type, which is comprised of narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Often times it’s what makes…
Slater and Silver on Real vs. Imaginary Relationships
School of Communication Director Mike Slater and PhD student Nathan Silver published an article about their February study, where looked at individuals with different attachment styles: anxious,…
Nisbet Speaks on Soft Power
Professor Erik Nisbet spoke at the Pew Research Center in Washington, DC, on the future of “soft power” June 6. Nisbet was chosen as an expert panelist for “The Next Decade of Soft Power” special…
Bushman Responds to Local Gun Violence Incident
Professor Brad Bushman spoke on gun violence in response to an incident where a 13-year-old boy fatally shot a 14-year-old boy near a Columbus elementary school May 28. Bushman spoke as a guest on…
Mike Slater - 2019 ICA Chaffee Career Achievement Award Winner
On Sunday May 26, Mike Slater, Director of the School of Communication and Social and Behavioral Science Distinguished Professor, was honored with the 2019 Steven H. Chaffee Career Achievement…
School Honors Undergrads at 2019 Awards Reception
The School of Communication honored over 30 undergraduate students with awards and scholarships at a reception April 22. The School commends its students for excellence in writing, commitment…
Mike Slater - 2019 ICA Chaffee Career Achievement Award Winner
On Sunday May 26, Mike Slater, Director of the School of Communication and Social and Behavioral Science Distinguished Professor, was honored with the 2019 Steven H. Chaffee Career Achievement Award…