Events

Upcoming Events

The Future of Federal Funding at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

The Future of Federal Funding at Hispanic-Serving Institutions

For decades, U.S. colleges and universities where at least 25% of undergrads are Hispanic have received federal grants to help them expand educational opportunities and improve graduation rates for Hispanic students. In September, however, the U.S. Department of Education slashed funding for these schools, formally designated as “Hispanic-serving institutions.” Meanwhile, a federal lawsuit making its way through the courts argues that distributing public money to higher education institutions based on their percentage of Hispanic students is discriminatory and violates the U.S. constitution. This free webinar focuses on the fate of hundreds of public and private colleges and universities, which, together, serve most of the nation’s Hispanic undergraduate students.

Virtual

Zoom webinar
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Past Events

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

Dubious News and the Aging American: Understanding Discernment and Engagement Among Older Adults

In this talk, Professor Lyons will explore the question “Why do older adults engage more with misinformation online, even when they often identify falsehoods correctly in surveys?” This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Rubenstein Building - R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

The Prevalence and Policy Consequences of “mRNA Vaccine Stigmatization” in the US

In this talk, Professor Matt Motta will argue that although it’s presently unclear if efforts to stigmatize mRNA vaccines by many prominent voices in American public life have impacted broader US public opinion, there is growing reason to believe that it will. This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

HKS campus, Rubenstein Building, R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

BISG Book Talk with Judd Kessler (“Lucky By Design”)

BISG Book Talk with Judd Kessler (“Lucky By Design”)

Join the Behavioral Insights Student Group (BISG) in conversation with Judd Kessler on his recently published book, “Lucky By Design: The Hidden Economics You Need to Get More of What You Want.”

Hybrid

HKS campus, Taubman Building - T-520 Nye B & Zoom
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

SCOTUS, tariffs, and the administrative state: What journalists need to know

SCOTUS, tariffs, and the administrative state: What journalists need to know

Next Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case central to the fate of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariff regime imposed since he took office in January. Join The Journalist’s Resource and Econofact for an hourlong, on-the-record webinar about the potential economic consequences of the case, important legal arguments, and the history and future of administrative authority in the U.S.

 

Virtual

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Regulating Social Media: America’s Global Communications Dilemma

Professor John Wihbey will present his argument for the U.S to establish a duty of care for social media platforms to take reasonable action when harms present themselves. Attendees will discuss ideas from his forthcoming book “Governing Babel: The Debate over Social Media Platforms and Free Speech – and What Comes Next” (MIT Press). This event is part of the Speaker Series on Misinformation, co-sponsored by the Shorenstein Center for Media, Politics and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School and the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University.

Hybrid

Rubenstein Building - R-414-AB David Ellwood Democracy Lab & Zoom
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research?

How Can Open Science Practices Increase Trust In Research?

Join representatives from each stage of open science for a frank discussion of how each part of the publishing process must adapt to make sure open science advances not just science itself, but society’s understanding of, trust in, and willingness to invest in research.

Virtual

Zoom
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Rebuilding trust in health reporting while covering misinformation

Rebuilding trust in health reporting while covering misinformation

Hosted by Trusting News and The Journalist’s Resource, this webinar recording provides journalists with strategies to help cover misinformation responsibly and rebuild audience trust.

Zoom
1:00 PM

Online Briefing on Staff Declines and Dangerous Heat in Prisons

Online Briefing on Staff Declines and Dangerous Heat in Prisons

The Journalist’s Resource and The Marshall Project collaborated for this on-the-record conversation with experts on prison staffing declines and sweltering heat, two dangerous conditions plaguing many facilities.

Zoom
1:00 PM

Can They Do Good and Still Do Well? Local TV Stations and Communities’ Information Needs

Can They Do Good and Still Do Well? Local TV Stations and Communities’ Information Needs

Harvard Kennedy School’s Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press, Thomas Patterson, reviews the findings and recommendations in his report on local TV stations and communities’ information needs. This webinar was co-sponsored by The Journalist’s Resource.

Zoom webinar
12:00 PM

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