Young adults say that Instagram helps them develop friendships in real life, especially those who are more hesitant to try new experiences, according to a recent study by researchers in WSU’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.
The WSU‑led research focuses on light-hearted flirtation and banter among peers, drawing clear distinctions between these positive social sexual interactions and the persistent, unwelcome acts of sexual harassment.
In his 30‑minute BBC radio documentary, “The Digital Election: How social media is reshaping UK democracy,” Travis Ridout shares highlights and insights of his interviews with a variety of sources, including British voters and online advertising professionals.
The prevalence of protected wildlife areas in borderlands makes international relations key to the survival of lynx, bears and other large migratory animals, according to new WSU research.
The most striking finding concerned the fact that much of the anti-Muslim narrative was driven by a small handful of users, disseminating tweets through throngs of automated bots and sock puppet accounts that concealed the true identity of their owners.
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A WSU chemical engineering student is one of eight students nationwide chosen to serve as a delegate for the American Chemical Society at a closely watched U.N. climate change meeting in Madrid, Spain.
With the help of a $1.2 million NSF grant, a WSU psychologist is leading a new program to empower women to seek career advancement and leadership opportunities in higher education throughout the northwest.
The effects of Indian boarding schools on one family’s history is the subject of a new exhibit in WSU’s Manuscripts, Archives and Special Collections that opens Friday, Oct. 25.
Lawrence Pintak’s book, “America & Islam: Soundbites, Suicide Bombs and the Road to Donald Trump,” punctures key stereotypes that shape American perceptions of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims.
WSU researchers compared violent and property crimes in Washington and Colorado to 21 states where recreational and most other cannabis use remains illegal.
Journalism students from Washington State University and the University of Idaho will get a taste of small town reporting Oct. 4 and 5 as part of the 2019 Rural Reporting Plunge project.
A WSU professor and his team are researching how to overcome barriers Latinos face when returning to work after on-the-job injuries.
Her research shows gender-inclusive spaces may help young people develop friendships across gender identities.
Bimbisar Irom’s Sept. 23 talk at WSU Pullman focuses on western media coverage of the ongoing Rohingya refugee crisis that originated in Myanmar and has now spilled over into the neighboring countries of Bangladesh, India, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The Sept. 25 address from Robert D. Bullard is part of the biennial William Julius Wilson Symposium, which enables students and the wider community to honor and engage with leading figures in the promotion of social inclusiveness and diversity in social policies.
Visuals of two children affected by the ongoing Syrian conflict underscore connections between communication ethics and processes of mediation, according to new WSU research.
WSU’s Zach Hamilton and Alex Kigerl are playing key roles in a national effort to free thousands of non-violent prisoners and help them transition smoothly to civilian life.
If you lose sleep over the number of likes on your Instagram account, new WSU research suggests you might want to think twice before posting that selfie.
WSU is hosting a delegation of student journalists from the Balkan Peninsula as part of a U.S. Department of State program designed to help foster greater international understanding of the importance of free speech and a free press.