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Binghamton University: Can a Hashtag Help Prevent Atrocities - Study Shows Social Media Can Be a Powerful Tool (10)
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Can a hashtag help prevent atrocities? Study shows social media can be a powerful tool
New research reveals social media aided in crises in Syria and Canada
By Emily Ciarlo '25
Social media is often criticized for fueling misinformation and violence, but it could actually play a role in preventing genocide and mass atrocities - if used strategically.
A new paper co-authored by Professor of Geno more PR
Center for European Policy Analysis: Europe's Tech Still Packs a Punch (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026:
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Europe's Tech Still Packs a Punch
The US plays geopolitical hardball in tech, logically convinced of its dominance. But Europe has more leverage than many may realize.
By Clara Riedenstein
Picture a poker table. Someone across the table convinces you that your cards are bad. Eventually, you believe them and react accordingly: you are timid, don't take big risks. Turns out, more PR
Mentoring strengthens educational opportunities for socially disadvantaged children (10)
WURZBURG, Germany, Jan. 15 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release:
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Mentoring strengthens educational opportunities for socially disadvantaged children
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Social background continues to play a major role in determining the educational path of children in Germany. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute at the Universities of Bonn and Cologne.
The research team led by Professor Pia Pinger (University of Cologne), Profess more PR
New Mexicon in Focus previews 2026 Legislative Session (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 16 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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New Mexicon in Focus previews 2026 Legislative Session
This week on New Mexico in Focus, host Nash Jones speaks with three seasoned statehouse reporters about the upcoming legislative session.
Jones asks the panel how lawmakers plan on balancing the state's $11 billion budget during the short 30-day session. Also, with this being the last regular session for the termed-out Gov. Michelle Lujan G more PR
QUICK CLIP: "Candidate Quality Matters" - Democrats Successfully Recruit "Top-Tier Candidates" to Flip GOP-Held Senate Seats [Punchbowl News] (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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QUICK CLIP: "Candidate Quality Matters" - Democrats Successfully Recruit "Top-Tier Candidates" to Flip GOP-Held Senate Seats [Punchbowl News]
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Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer : "Recruitment is something where we have seen Republicans struggle this cycle in state after state"
In case you missed it, Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer highlighted how Democrats are defying expectations ahead of t more PR
UCF Board of Trustees Welcomes 2 New Members, 4 Reappointees (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Board of Trustees Welcomes 2 New Members, 4 Reappointees
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Six distinguished business and community leaders will serve on the UCF Board of Trustees following their selections -including four reappointments -by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the State University System Board of Governors.
New Members
Alan Florez '98
Trustee Florez is chief sales officer at Foundation Risk Partners. Previously, Fl more PR
University of Bath: How Commercial Actors Exploit Climate Change to Undermine Health Governance (10)
BATH, England, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Bath issued the following news:
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How commercial actors exploit climate change to undermine health governance
Analysis by Dan Hunt and Dr Britta Matthes reveals how climate change is weakening governance, creating openings for corporate capture.
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Climate change directly threatens our health through extreme weather events, ecological damage and the spread of disease. However, a new perspective piece in The Journal of Climate Change an more PR
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