Journalism Research and Creative Works

Danielle K. Brown, Ph.D., the 1855 Professor of Community and Urban Journalism, is the founding director of the LIFT Project, which researches how news media inform communities and encourage them to engage as informed citizens.

Brown Studies the Paradigm of Protests And The Press

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Brazilian National Conference of Environmental Journalism: Dr. Mourao and Dr. Takahashi

MSU at 2022 Brazilian National Meeting of Environmental Journalism Researchers

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new publications from ComArtSci

Art, advertising, game design and strategic communication: Four faculty members publish new books

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Creating more inclusive science communication training

Building the next generation of science communicators: MSU Knight Center receives $2.8 million NSF grant for collaborative training project with Metcalf Institute

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New Research text over Rachel Mourão's headshot

The Shape of News: Journalism Scholar Rachel Mourão Shows How News Can Affect Perception of Protests

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Photo of Eric Freedman's New Book

Freedman Intersects Science, Policy, and Communication in New Book, “Communicating Endangered Species”

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Students Present at 23rd University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum

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Photo of a student with camera and Doc Lab logo

I Can’t Breathe: Doc Lab Film Screening Showcases Media That Matters

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Children boat in the fishing community of Vila Nova, Brazil. Photo by Laura Castro-Diaz.

MSU Interdisciplinary Team Secures $3.2M NSF Convergence Grant to Empower Off-grid Communities

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Spartans Combat Bias in Reporting with 'Sourcing for Diversity Project'

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Graphic with Michigan Parenting Resource

MSU Researchers Release Free, Online Parenting Video Series as Michigan Families Stay Home

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Survivors Reflect Strength and Individuality in MSU Union Exhibit

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Photo of students working in the Newsroom located at the College of Communication Arts and Sciences

Training the Storytellers of Tomorrow

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Michigan State University School of Journalism Professor Esther Thorson Ph.D.

Esther Thorson Ph.D. Honored with Prestigious Deutschmann Research Award

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Photo of Brian Bowe and Naheda Makhadmeh

Shared Interest Leads Alumni to Pioneer Research on Media and Society

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people laying on a beach near a Ferris wheel

Environmental Reporting Helps Protect Citizens in Emerging Democracies

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Award Winner Andrea

Students Present Undergraduate Research at UURAF 2019

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Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans’ Portraits Honor Stories of Service

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Student reading “100 Questions and Answers About Police Officers" guidebook.

Students Join Forces with Police to Bust Bias

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Political advertising and news graphic

The Connection Between Political Advertising and News

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Chloe Kiple and Lizzy Lafave

Journalism Seniors Showcase Documentary About Flint Water Crisis

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Jordan Noble in front of her displayed work at ArtPrize.

Underwear Goes to ArtPrize

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Joanne Gerstner

Sports Journalist in Residence Wins Clarion Award

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Syed Ali Hussain

Studying the Effects of Nostalgia on Health Communication

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Mike Castellucci using his iPhone to tell stories

Using iPhones to Teach High-Quality Broadcast Reporting

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Rachel Mourao

Teaching Students How to Spot Fake News

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Icons of social media platforms Pinterest, Twitter, Google, Linkin, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

The Role Social Media Communicators Play in Organizations

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Front page of the Ann Arbor newspaper dated August 19, 1975. Headline is, "Hospital Deaths Being Investigated."

That Strange Summer

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Professor School of Journalism Rachel Mourao

Journalism Scholars Turn to Social Media to Answer Research Questions

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Map of Flint, Michigan.

MSU Professor Documents Medical Students in Flint

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Side by side exterior photos of an old, brick two story historic house in Detroit that was under renovation.

JRN Professor Amy Haimerl Publishes Memoir, Uses Process to Teach Students

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Front cover of the book, To My Professor. The cover of the book has four diverse students standing in front of a black board.

Student-produced Guidebook for College Professors Produced by Journalism Students

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Faces of Flint

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Head and shoulder portrait of Joanne Gerstner

Journalism Professor Making an Impact on Concussion Research

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Book cover photo for the book Bias Busters.

100 Questions and Answers About American Jews

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Maria Braganini and Kelley Waterfall

ComArtSci Focuses on Flint at 2016 UURAF

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Jordan Jennings 1st place winning poster, "Underwear." The poster features the rear images of 12 women in the underwear.

2016 ComArtSci Creative Challenge: Poster Competition

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Front cover of the book, "Questions and Answers About African Americans."

Bias Busters Opens Eyes for Students Working on Latest Book

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Page from the Los Angeles Sentinel featuring the article,"US Supreme Court OKs Interracial Marriage."

Learning from the Past: What Yesterday's Media Can Tell Us About the Times

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head and shoulder photo of professor Bruno Takahashi

Studying Social Media and Its Effect on Disaster Communication

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Professor Rick Wash standing in the hallway of the 2nd floor of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences building

Poor Decision Making Can Lead to Cybersecurity Breaches

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