Nowak, Glen Archive
More adults likely to get a flu vaccination than receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccination intentions highest for liberal, lowest for conservative respondents. Fifty-five percent of U.S. adults reported that they would “definitely” or “probably” get a recommended influenza vaccination in the coming months, […]
Vaccine hesitancy persists among parents
The majority of U.S. parents accept the recommended vaccine schedule for their children. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests vaccine hesitancy among a small but significant percentage […]
Age may rival politics in COVID-19 vaccine debate
New research from the University of Georgia suggests age and risk perception may have as much of an effect on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance as party affiliation. “There’s been a lot […]
Glen Nowak shares goals of graduate studies at Grady College
In the first few weeks as the Grady College’s new associate dean for research and graduate studies, Glen Nowak has welcomed a new group of first-year graduate students, strategized with […]
Glen Nowak named associate dean for research and graduate studies
Grady College proudly announces the appointment of Glen Nowak as the college’s new associate dean for research and graduate studies. Nowak, a professor of advertising and director of the Center […]
New crisis communication book melds scholarly research with practitioner experience
The intersection of professional experience in crisis communication and theoretical research of the complexities of the topic are highlighted in a new book, “Advancing Crisis Communication Effectiveness.” Edited by three […]
Article on COVID-19 vaccination acceptance co-authored by Glen Nowak published in New England Journal of Medicine
Glen Nowak, director of the Center for Health and Risk Communication at the University of Georgia, co-authored a Perspective article addressing one of the most pressing topics facing the United […]
How journalists are handling news about the coronavirus outbreak
Editor’s note: this feature originally appeared on the UGA Today website. Journalists face some unique challenges when they try to report accurately on a major infectious disease outbreak like the one […]
Nowak discusses how news media face COVID-19 challenges
Editor’s note: this feature originally appeared on UGA Today. Journalists face some unique challenges when they try to report accurately on a major infectious disease outbreak like the one associated with […]
Encouraging young adults who don’t get a flu vaccination to get one: Study finds virtual reality may provide a path to increased acceptance
Using a virtual reality simulation to show how flu spreads and its impact on others could be a way to encourage more people to get a flu vaccination, according to […]