Press Releases

APPC hosted the annual SEJ conference April 3-7, focusing on Democracy, Disinformation, Activism… What’s Environmental Journalism’s Role?”

Most Americans report having experienced the effects of extreme weather, according to a new survey that finds support for policies to lessen the effects of climate change.

As part of its 30th anniversary celebration, the Annenberg Public Policy Center has opened a new area of research, the Climate Communication division, led by Annenberg School for Communication vice dean Emily Falk.

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.

Trust in the Supreme Court is now split on partisan lines following the court's shift to the right capped by the 2022 Dobbs decision.

Confidence in science remains high but has declined in the past few years, with just 42% saying scientists can overcome their biases.

In JAMA, 3 Penn scholars advocate for renaming of the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) and improving public understanding of the vaccine surveillance system.

This year's Citizenship Challenge essay competition asked Pennsylvania 4th and 5th graders: Which freedom of the First Amendment is the most important?

Annenberg Classroom's documentary "Juneteenth: Exploring Freedom's Stories" won a Bronze prize in the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. 

A new study from Annenberg researchers explores social norms around vaccination and how vaccination rates can be shaped by state laws and policies.