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Licia He awarded Best Paper at ICWSM18

08/07/2019

The paper is a large-scale analysis of how images are used across multi-lingual Wikipedias.

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New U-M website helps public navigate social media

08/07/2019

U-M is launching the site in honor of Social Media Day on June 30.

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Online harassment perceived as justifiable when calling out bad behavior

08/07/2019

UMSI study shows people tend to feel online harassment is deserved and justified when the recipient commits an offense.

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Up close and personal: Tours by Detroit residents showcase city's vibrant past and present

08/07/2019

Detroit visitors now have four new urban tours to enjoy, thanks to help from a team at UMSI.

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How 'smart' online courses can help close the gender gap

08/07/2019

Replacing men with women in online courses – even in background shots – can help female students to engage more with technical subjects.

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Dean Finholt elected to iSchools Board of Directors

08/07/2019

Thomas A. Finholt has been elected as a member of the board for a two-year term.

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UMSI students receive ELO awards and grants for innovation and entrepreneurship

08/07/2019

Ann Duong, Florence Noel and Huyen Phan were awarded for their student engagement and commitment to the field of information.

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New Harvard Library internship program for UMSI students

08/07/2019

Three UMSI master’s students are the first to participate in a new summer internship program offered by the Harvard University Library.

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The New Dad on social media

08/07/2019

Tawfiq Ammari conducted research on the ways in which fathers use social media to find community.

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ASB 2018 projects range from Detroit to Florida

08/07/2019

Since 1999, UMSI Alternative Spring Break (ASB) has been connecting students with non-profit, cultural, governmental and educational institutions in major cities.

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