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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · 29d

@jesstpiotrowski.bsky.social and @karinwahlj.bsky.social are running for ICA President. Two excellent candidates. Please vote!

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Dr. Daniela Dimitrova @profdimitrova.bsky.social · Sep 8

Deadline extended! Still time to submit to the #JMCQ special issue on #Journalistic #Inequality -- see details below:

JMCQ @jmcquarterly.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 Deadline extended!
𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻, 𝗬𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲: 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺 (𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵)
🗓 Sept 26, 2025
🔎 Special issue on journalism’s role in perpetuating or countering inequality
👉https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/PDF/CfPSpecialIssueInequalityJMCQ-1739513947.pdf @profdimitrova.bsky.social

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · Aug 4

Less than one month until the submission deadline! Consider submitting to the JMCQ special special issue on #journalism and #social #inequality

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · Jun 14

#ica25 now happening: ICA@75 ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL SESSION: Enhancing Professional Well-Being Among Communication and Media Researchers
Centennial E

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · Jun 12

#ica25 attendees with kids: the ICAKids Family Play Zone opens today, 12:00 noon. You will find it in the Silver Room behind the registration desk.

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · Jun 12

Good Morning Denver!
Kickoff to #ica25 at 6:00 PM in Centennial C (Regency 3):
Opening Plenary "ICA@75: Looking Back, Forging Ahead"

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · Jun 11

So far, #ica25 attendees reported positive experiences! All looks very good.

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 27

Also, ICA will provide a legal assistance hotline for #ICA25 travelers for emergency situations when they are “on the go.”

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 27

#ICA25 attendees:

ICA will hold an online panel "Know Before You Go" on U.S. immigration law and related concerns for those planning to attend ICA25. Date: 2 June 2025. Time: 10AM (EDT).

Registration still possible: tinyurl.com/35vjnkkk

Feel free to DM any questions for the panel.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: U.S. Immigration Law Advisory Panel for ICA25 Attendees. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meet...

This special presentation for ICA members and attendees will feature a panel of expert-level U.S. immigration attorneys discussing current issues related to entry to the United States for ICA25 in Den...

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 11

#ica25 will feature a special panel on #mentalhealth in #academia

Science Magazine @science.org · May 11

"Academics tend to be averse to discussing mental health openly, and higher education’s mental health safety net is patchy—a forgotten footnote that all too often fails its students." #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth scim.ag/4m61iaU

Illustration for an article titled "Mental health in academia is too often a forgotten footnote. That needs to change" featuring a person overwhelmed by a swirl of papers and books.

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Science Magazine @science.org · May 11

"Academics tend to be averse to discussing mental health openly, and higher education’s mental health safety net is patchy—a forgotten footnote that all too often fails its students." #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth scim.ag/4m61iaU

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 7

Likely early June (3-7).

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 5

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President's Column: From the Windy City to the "Dear Green Place" By:… | International Communication Association

President's Column: From the Windy City to the "Dear Green Place" By: Silvio Waisbord, ICA President (George Washington U) & Laura Sawyer, ICA Executive Director ICA remains firmly ...

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NPR @npr.org · May 2

The acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., has sent letters to several leading medical journals asking for information about their editorial practices.

Medical journals hit with threatening letters from Justice Department

The acting U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., has sent letters to several leading medical journals asking for information about their editorial practices.

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 2

Couldn't agree more

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 2

Glasgow

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 2

#ICA25 will still take place in Denver

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · May 2

BREAKING:
"Given these circumstances, we have decided not to hold another ICA conference in the United States during this administration and have delayed our contract with Chicago until May 2029."
#ICA25

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University of Leeds Press Office @unileedsnews.bsky.social · Apr 24

Journalists in the UK face many challenges from cuts to disinformation, and precarious working conditions. What does this mean for the unique role they play for democracy? Join @imkehenkel.bsky.social & a panel of leading regional journos to discuss new research from @reutersinstitute.bsky.social

A journalist at news conference, writing notes and a holding microphone

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American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) @aacu.org · Apr 22

More than 150 leaders of America's colleges, universities, and scholarly societies issued "A Call for Constructive Engagement" in response to the ongoing government intrusion into #highered. Read the full statement: www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-c...

Black and gray graphic with red ampersand followed by a white line and "AAC&U Public Statement" in all-caps white text.

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Eoin Brodie @elbrodie.bsky.social · Apr 11

US students. Looking to apply to graduate school? Had an offer rescinded recently? The University of British Columbia in Canada will re-open the application portal in some departments for US students from April 14-18.
Details: www.grad.ubc.ca/us-applicant...
#ubc #AcademicSky #PhDSky #ScienceSky

US Applicant Week

www.grad.ubc.ca

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Rebekah Tromble @rebekahtromble.bsky.social · Apr 18

NSF has posted an “update on priorities.”

They’re canceling all “DEI and misinformation/disinformation” grants.

And the guidance on how to fulfill the longstanding, legally mandated Broadening Participation requirement is utterly incoherent.

www.nsf.gov/updates-on-p...

Updates on NSF Priorities

www.nsf.gov

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Thomas Hanitzsch @thanitzsch.bsky.social · Apr 17

I am unspeakably disgusted to read this story. Roofer in the East German town Sebnitz seeks new employee - but no "hooknosed" (derogatory for jews) and "bimbo" (black person)...

Arndt Ginzel @arndtginzel.bsky.social · Apr 16

Eine menschenverachtende Anzeige im Amtsblatt der Kreisstadt Sebnitz in #Sachsen. Ronney W. will sich am Telefon nicht dazu äußern: „Ich habe heute Abend eine Familienfeier, ich kann jetzt nicht mit der Presse hier …“ Schade – dabei gibt es so viele Fragen. #rechtsextremismus

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · Apr 16

Sadly needed. Initiative (pilot) to support counter-disinformation professionals: fact checkers, journalists, researchers.

Assistance for fx legal aid, digital security, psychological support, emergency training, and other urgent needs.

gulbenkian.pt/emifund/news...

EMIF launches SAFE Initiative

The initiative SAFE: Support and Assistance Facility for Experts is open permanently for applications until 27 Feb 2025.

gulbenkian.pt

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