
Ky Henderson
Assistant Professor of Journalism Loyola Marymount University
Biography
Education
Northwestern University
M.S.
Journalism
Northwestern University
B.S.
Journalism
Social
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
LMU Term Faculty Distinguished Teaching Award
Presented annually to two term faculty members to recognize "excellence in teaching manifested by their ability to inspire, challenge, and support students; passion for and knowledge of their discipline; careful and creative course design; and continuous development and adaptation of their teaching."
Investigative Reporters and Editors Freedom of Information Award
For the 10-part investigative series, “CIA Torture, a Senate Investigation, and the Google Search That Launched a Spying Scandal.”
Southern California Journalism Award for Best Entertainment Feature
For the story “Tequila, Painted Pearls, and Prada—How the CIA Helped Produce ‘Zero Dark Thirty,’” which prompted the U.S. Congress to change regulations governing the agency’s interaction with the entertainment industry.
Affiliations
- Writers Guild of America, East
- Investigative Reporters and Editors
- Los Angeles Press Club
Articles
The Enduring Appeal of Keanu Reeves
Men's JournalHe battles evildoers in 'John Wick 4,' manufactures two-wheel pieces of art, and is worshiped by the internet, but Keanu Reeves swears he's just a normal guy. And he’s got the scars to prove it.
The Slings and Arrows of Being Tony Hale
Rolling StoneHale is best known for playing hapless but lovable characters on “Arrested Development” and “Veep.” Now starring in the medieval-era Netflix series "The Decameron," he discusses mental health, vice-presidential politics, and crises of faith — all while taking an archery lesson.
Tequila, Painted Pearls, and Prada — How the CIA Helped Produce ‘Zero Dark Thirty’
Vice NewsMore than 100 pages of internal CIA documents obtained exclusively by VICE News in response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit show the CIA played a huge role in the creation of the script.
Here’s Why You Should Still Care About the Torture Report — From the Guy Who Wrote It
Vice NewsVICE News talks to Daniel J. Jones about his 6,700-page report, why more Americans weren’t upset by its revelations, and how to make a compelling film about a guy reading lots of emails.
There's No Big Mystery in 'Aaron Rodgers: Enigma'
Rolling StoneThe three-part Netflix documentary shows sweaty reverence for the NFL superstar, Covid pariah, and ayahuasca aficionado — but fails to prove there's any riddle to be solved.