Jennifer Lambe
Jennifer Lambe
Director of Graduate Studies
Office: 234 Pearson Hall
Education
- Ph.D. – University of Minnesota
- M.A. – University of Minnesota
- B.J. – University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Biography
Jennifer Lambe is an associate professor in the Communication Department at the University of Delaware, and a faculty associate with UD's Center for Political Communication. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.
Her research interests lie at the intersection between media ethics, freedom of expression, and media effects. She is particularly interested in exploring non-governmental sources of media accountability, and understanding public opinion about these issues.
Her research and teaching focus broadly on media and democracy. Her specialties include freedom of expression, both domestically and internationally; media policy/law/ethics; and the effects of media. Recent projects include work examining the tension between freedom of speech and hate speech, public opinion about net neutrality and campaign finance issues, and improved measurement of public willingness to censor.
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Freedom to read
October 14, 2025 | Written by Jamie WashingtonUniversity of Delaware commemorated Banned Books Week with conversations on access, representation and the power of choosing what to read. -
4 expert tips for more gobbling and less squabbling over politics at your Thanksgiving table
November 27, 2024 | Written by Sara Swann of PoynterRather than trying to be polite, a better way to navigate holiday arguments is through "strong civility," said Jennifer Lambe, professor of communication. This approach is characterized by "the recognition and respect of differences, by open dialogue with the goal to understand each other." -
New issue of UD Research magazine online
August 31, 2022 | Written by Tracey BryantGet tips for developing a healthy information diet, explore a volcanic eruption, take a quiz on plastics pollution and more
