A new study co-authored by UMSI PhD candidate Megan A. Brown finds incumbents more likely to move toward ideological extremes — then back to center for the general election — when they are facing a well-funded primary challenger. 

The fifth annual Social Media and Society in India Symposium conference will examine the impact of social media on democracy, the role of misinformation and how artificial intelligence is influencing political campaigning. 

Rey Babarro, an expert on design and research, will be talking to students about her career journey, lessons she’s learned along the way and the importance of perseverance and connection.