In a study, Annenberg researchers sought to uncover whether the threat of misinformation drives Americans to seek out news sources that reflect their own political beliefs.
FactCheck.org Wins Fourth Sigma Delta Chi Award
FactCheck.org Deputy Managing Editor Robert Farley has been awarded the Sigma Delta Chi Award for fact-checking claims made during the Biden impeachment investigation and inquiry.
R. Lance Holbert Named to Lead Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics
R. Lance Holbert, a communication scholar, will head APPC's civics education initiatives as director of the Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics.
States Differ Widely in Requirements for Young Driver Training
State requirements vary widely for young driver training and a new study in JAMA Open suggests that more states should require more young driver training before granting licenses.
APPC Celebrates the Life of Pritzker-Winning Architect Fumihiko Maki, Who Designed Our Home
Fumihiko Maki, who died June 6 at age 95, designed the Annenberg Public Policy Center's innovative glass-and-wood building to bring "delight" to Penn's campus.
Special Issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research Highlights Influence of Social Media on Young People’s Tobacco Use
A special issue of Nicotine & Tobacco Research co-edited by APPC research director Dan Romer showcases research on the use of social media to promote tobacco products to young people.
In New Study, Researchers Explore How State Laws Affect Vaccination Rates
A new study from Annenberg researchers explores social norms around vaccination and how vaccination rates can be shaped by state laws and policies.
Winning Lesson Proposals on New York Times v. Sullivan Documentary Announced
The Leonore Annenberg Institute for Civics announces the winning proposals for lesson plans for the Annenberg Classroom film on the Supreme Court case New York Times v. Sullivan.
APPC Community Celebrates Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Life and Legacy
The Annenberg Public Policy Center mourns the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and celebrates her life and work as a champion of civics education programs.
CERL Summer Interns Tackle National Security Issues From Super Soldiers to Civics
Over a dozen summer interns with the Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law, in partnership with APPC, took part in a nine-week program exploring national security issues.