Communication Studies Speaker Series: Misinformation and the Media, March 3
Experts will discuss “Misinformation and the Media” during the UHD Communication Studies Speaker Series from 1 - 2:30 p.m. March 3.
The speakers at this event will share their views about crisis caused by misinformation about how potential solutions can be rooted through the processes of communication and media literacy.
Panelists
- John Tedesco, investigative reporter, Houston Chronicle
- Egberto Willies, radio show host and political activist, Politics Done Right
- Dr. Lucas Logan, UHD Associate Professor of Communication Studies
To attend this virtual event, register here.
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
