Articles tagged: social media
With Poll: U-M study: Social media use can be linked to narcissism
Posted: Jun 11, 2013Twitter, researchers said, is a platform for college-age students to voice their opinions. Researchers likened it to a megaphone. Read more »
Inside Higher Ed: University of Michigan presence growing on Chinese social networking website Weibo
Posted: Jan 28, 2013Screenshot of U-M's Weibo page. University of Michigan is growing its presence on the Chinese social media website Sina Weibo. Read more »
University of Michigan to hire social media 'thought leader' after 1st director resigns due to inaccurate resume
Posted: Jan 24, 2013A screen shot of the @UMichstudents Twitter page. A month after its first social media director abruptly resigned due to an inaccurate resume, the University of Michigan is looking to fill the position again. Read more »
Rick Snyder signs bill to protect online passwords
Posted: Dec 28, 2012Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation into law aimed at prohibiting employers from asking job applicants and employees for online passwords and other account information. Read more »
University of Michigan's 1st social media director resigns after resume inaccuracy revealed
Posted: Dec 11, 2012University of Michigan social media director Jordan Miller resigned Monday after the school became aware she did not graduate from college, contrary to a statement on her resume and her employment application. Read more »
Biggest Twitter misconception: CEO Dick Costolo on that and more in 140 characters (or fewer)
Posted: Nov 16, 2012AnnArbor.com assembled six highlights of Twitter CEO Dick Costolo's talk, public question-and-answer session and media interview at the University of Michigan Friday. In true Twitter style, we're bringing them to you in 140 characters or fewer. Read more »
Q & A with Jordan Miller: University of Michigan's social media director talks about giving the school a voice
Posted: Nov 14, 2012University of Michigan hired a new social media director in February to help harness the university's hundreds of Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, YouTube and Instagram accounts and create a cohesive strategy for an ever-changing social media landscape. Read more »
COLUMN: 2008 vs. 2012: Do your Facebook friends 'like' Obama or Romney?
Posted: Oct 31, 2012Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Dr. Baker on Our Values about core American values. This week Dr. Baker is discussing the past four years. More than a billion people around ... Read more »
University of Michigan athletes sign social media policy in bid to avoid controversy as Twitter incidents multiply
Posted: Oct 29, 2012For college athletes, social media use tends toward the extreme: It's either a blessing or a curse. Read more »
Top 3 takeaways from Facebook Global Policy manager's talk at Washtenaw Economic Club
Posted: Oct 16, 2012The Washtenaw Economic Club welcomed Facebook's Global Policy manager and Michigan native Judson Hoffman to speak at its monthly luncheon Monday. Here are the top three takeaways from the event. Read more »
You and the Twitterverse: 8 University of Michigan Twitter accounts to follow
Posted: Aug 13, 2012Whether you're a University of Michigan student, staff member, or a Tree Town native that likes to take advantage of free events, there's probably something on each of these Twitter feeds for you. Read more »
Mlive: Social media privacy: Bill would bar employers from requesting access to workers' accounts
Posted: May 29, 2012Employers wouldn’t be able to request social media account information, such as user names and passwords, from employees or job applicants under a bill introduced in the Michigan House, MLive reported. Read more »
NPR: Too much food porn in your social media?
Posted: Apr 26, 2012If you're a regular Facebook or Twitter user, you've probably got a few friends in your news feed who document what seems like every morsel of food that passes his or her lips. Or maybe ... Read more »
Facebook spam attack sends porn images to unsuspecting users
Posted: Nov 16, 2011Get a little more than you bargained for recently from a Facebook friend? If you're seeing images of porn or violence on the social media site, you're not alone: Spammers attacked Facebook, sending out waves ... Read more »
COLUMN: 5 truths about the 'Millennial' generation that older Americans misunderstand
Posted: Jun 21, 2011Editor's note: This post is part of a series by Gayle Campbell on Our Values about core American values. This week Gayle is focusing on the disconnect between Millennials, those ages 18-29, and older Americans, ... Read more »
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