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Center for Cross-Cultural Research to host webinar with VCU's Shawn C. T. Jones on Nov. 9 2020-10-26
Center for Cross-Cultural Research to host webinar with VCU's Shawn C. T. Jones on Nov. 9 2020-10-26
Misinformation and disinformation: What it is, how to spot it, what to do

If you ever look through Facebook or Twitter, you’ve probably seen misinformation. The thing is, you could be staring at it and not know that’s what you’re seeing. Misinformation isn’t always easy to spot.

“Misinformation is incorrect information,” said Ira Hyman, professor of psychology…

2020-10-01
WWU’s Josh Kaplan and His Students Exploring the Beneficial Impacts of CBD Compounds   2020-08-11
Western Libraries announces 2019-20 Undergraduate Research Award winners 2020-08-04
Have you heard the one about the offensive joke?

There’s no playbook for what to do when faced with this kind of situation, says Alex Czopp, a professor of psychology who has published research on what happens when people speak up about prejudice. “Confrontations are awkward, you are implying . . . that someone has a bias that the vast…

2020-07-24
Meet the Outstanding Graduates from CHSS/Social Sciences 2020-07-20
Western's Joseph Trimble retires and reflects on his more than 40 years on campus at Western 2020-07-16
As Whatcom County continues coronavirus social distancing, some tips for mental health

With the state stay-at-home order in place until at least May 31 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many are feeling the toll being home all the time and can take on their…

2020-05-12
Western’s Anne Marie Tietjen Receives Golden Apple Award  2020-04-26
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