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Wed, 09/11/2024

Media invited to interview Harvard Institute of Politics Polling Director John Della Volpe on Sept. 12

Members of the media are invited to interview John Della Volpe, director of polling at the Institute of Politics at Harvard University, Sept. 12 ahead of his private event at the Dole Institute of Politics with students from the University of Kansas.
Wed, 09/04/2024

Harris risks pitfalls in debate with Trump, expert says

Kamala Harris must introduce herself to millions of voters who don't know her while avoiding gaffes, according to Robert Rowland, professor of communication studies, who can speak with media about the Sept. 10 debate.
Mon, 08/19/2024

Cultural historian available to discuss significance of Democratic National Convention

Cultural historian David Farber of the University of Kansas is available to discuss the significance of the Democratic National Convention.
Mon, 08/12/2024

Communication studies expert can comment on Kamala Harris' DNC speech

Robin Rowland points out the number of challenges Kamala Harris faces in her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.
Mon, 08/05/2024

One year after newspaper raid, KU journalism professor can discuss chilling effect, influence on rural journalists

Stephen Wolgast can discuss the one-year anniversary of the Marion County Record raid by police. He has been following the aftermath of the case and conducted a study on the effects the raid had on other rural Kansas journalists.
Wed, 07/24/2024

KU experts can comment on 2024 elections, related topics

As a contentious U.S. election season heads toward November, University of Kansas experts are available to discuss with media the candidates, key issues, procedures and narratives of the 2024 races.
Wed, 07/17/2024

Presidential rhetoric expert can comment on Trump’s acceptance speech at 2024 Republican National Convention

Robert Rowland, KU communication studies professor and author of book on Trump's populist rhetoric, expects no moderation in former President Donald Trump's RNC speech on July 18.
Tue, 06/25/2024

Communication studies expert can comment on high-stakes presidential debate

The stakes for the first presidential debate June 27 between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump could hardly be higher, according to Robert Rowland, expert in presidential rhetoric and debate and KU professor of communication studies.
Thu, 05/23/2024

Expert on Iranian artists can comment on Cannes director drama

Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof showed up unexpectedly at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. He may never be able to go home. KU researcher Rana Esfandiary, author of “At the Threshold: Contemporary Theatre, Art and Music of Iran,” can discuss developments with media.
Wed, 04/03/2024

Voters' rejection of stadium funding indictment of teams' public campaign, communications professor says

Journalism professor can comment on amendment's failure, communication plans, what comes next.
Mon, 03/04/2024

Media advisory: New book chronicles successful business model for rural newspapers

Teri Finneman, associate professor of journalism, can discuss book that details experiment with new newspaper business model, how it can pave the way for rural news organizations.
Thu, 02/22/2024

Upcoming WTO conference addressing vital issues, can reverse existential crisis, international trade law expert says

Raj Bhala can discuss the upcoming 13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference with media.
Wed, 02/07/2024

Media Advisory: Monarch Watch experts at KU available to discuss Feb. 7 announcement of low numbers in monarch butterfly population

Today, authorities in Mexico City announced that the size of the eastern monarch butterfly population that overwinters in Mexico is the second smallest on record. The numbers are so low that few monarchs will be seen this coming summer in many parts of the U.S. and Canada.
Tue, 01/23/2024

Media advisory: KU expert part of new National Education Technology Plan can discuss new guidelines

LAWRENCE — The U.S. Department of Education released the latest version of the National Education Technology Plan on Jan. 22, a guideline for schools and educators across the country to use technology to improve education and access for all students. James Basham, professor of special education at the University of...

Thu, 05/28/2020

Trump order aimed at social media 'could be disastrous,' media law expert says

LAWRENCE — The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump intended to sign an executive order targeting social media companies, including Twitter, Facebook and Google, for the ways they monitor content on their platforms. The order comes just days after Twitter placed fact-checking labels on Trump’s tweets regarding mail-in...

Fri, 02/21/2020

Trump India visit won't produce trade deal but will fire up political bases, law scholar says

LAWRENCE — President Donald Trump will visit India on Feb. 24 and 25 and will discuss trade with President Narendra Modi. The two sides are not expected to reach a trade deal, however, despite diplomats from both nations engaging in talks before the visit. Raj Bhala, an international trade law...

Mon, 07/15/2019

Cultural historian available to discuss moon landing anniversary

LAWRENCE — On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 became the first crewed mission to land on the surface of the moon. Considered one of mankind’s most historic achievements, the U.S. mission turned science fiction into reality. This Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of the momentous event. ...

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