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Zhang Speaks With NJ.com About Trump’s AI-Generated Social Media Posts

“...What kind of worries me is this idea of the collapse of the context of communication when it comes from official government channels. What happens if the government is actually trying to send out a very serious message, alerting the public to maybe a natural disaster or some other serious threat?” says Baobao Zhang, Maxwell Dean Associate Professor of the Politics of AI.

March 26, 2026

Herrold Cited in Boston Globe Article on Reviving In-Person Engagement Skills

Catherine Herrold, associate professor of public administration and international affairs, along with Khaldoun AbouAssi from American University, report that locally based supportive groups strengthen the civic skills that sustain free societies.

March 25, 2026

Audie Klotz Named Inaugural Heighberger Family Faculty Fellow of Public Service

Jessica Youngman

The fellowship was created to honor the highly accomplished public service careers of alumnus Eric Heighberger ’93 and his spouse, Genevieve. 

March 23, 2026

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