Ryan Thornburg, M.A.

Director, M.A. Program & Reese Feits Distinguished Professor, School of Media and Journalism | UNC at Chapel Hill

Director, M.A. Program Reese Felts Distinguished Professor

Mass Communication Economics and Behaviour Media Organizations Journalism News and Broadcasting

Chuck Rosenthal

Professor of English | Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Fiction Narrative Narrative Theory Magic Journalism Animal Consciousness

Robert Darden, M.A.

Professor, Journalism, Public Relations and New Media | Baylor University

Darden is a professor in the department of journalism, PR & new media. He directs Baylor's Black Gospel Music Restoration Project.

Journalism Music Public Relations New Media African-American Gospel Music

Kelly Fincham

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations | Hofstra University

Professor Fincham's research agenda explores the intersection of social media in journalism practice and curriculum

Social Media Journalism Social Media in Education Digital Journalism

Read Mercer Schuchardt, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Communication | Wheaton College

Media Studies Media Culture and Religion Jacques Ellul Iconography Cultural Effects of Social Media

Kate Pickert

Assistant Professor of English, Journalism | Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Journalism Media New Media Journalism Ethics

Linda Bannister

Professor of English | Loyola Marymount University

Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts

Rhetoric Composition Journalism Playwriting

Susan King, M.A.

Dean & John T. Kerr Distinguished Professor, School of Media and Journalism | UNC at Chapel Hill

Dean, John T. Kerr Distinguished Professor

Media Journalism Communications Mass Communication Public Radio

Steven King, M.S.

Assistant Professor of Interactive and Multimedia, School of Media and Journalism | UNC at Chapel Hill

Assistant Professor of Interactive and Multimedia at UNC’s School of Media and Journalism

Journalism Mass Communication News and Broadcasting Video Editing Multimedia Content Creation

Michelle Orihel

Associate Professor of History | Southern Utah University

Specializing in the history of American politics and media

Political Associations Women's History Journalism History Revolutionary America History

Ferrel Guillory, M.S.

Professor of the Practice, School of Media and Journalism & Director, Program on Public Life | UNC at Chapel Hill

Ferrel Guillory is a professor in the School of Media and Journalism and the director of the Program on Public Life.

Journalism Politics Strategic Communicaitons Public Speaking Media Relations

Joe Peyronnin

Associate Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations | Hofstra University

Blogs about politics and media; former executive and producer with CBS News, Fox News and Telemundo/NBC News.

Journalism Digital Media News Management Media Issues TV ratings

Sarah Evans

Chief Evangelist | Sevans Strategy

Social Correspondent, Professional Speaker at Sevans Strategy, Blogger at Sarah's Faves and Chief Evangelist at @Tracky

Social Media Communications Social Correspondent Journalism Content Marketing

Stephen Farnsworth

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs | University of Mary Washington

Dr. Farnsworth has spent decades researching how media and politics intersect. Check out his website at stephenfarnsworth.net.

American Elections American Government The American Presidency Internet Politics Mass Media and Politics

Margo Goodhand

Journalist | MGB Media

Margo Goodhand has years of experience in media and communications, change management and public engagement.

Journalism Newspapers Storytelling Editing Online Journalism

Jim Long

Principal and Founder, Verge New Media; NBC News Media Disruptor/Content Creator | Verge New Media

Cooking instructions: Add one part new media soul with one part old media body, stir gently, and enjoy a media disruptor / content creator!

Social Media Journalism New Media Technology & Tools Digital Media Strategies Social Media and Brand Management Emerging Technologies

Kevin Newman

Digital News Evangelist & Anchor: CTV 'Question Period' | CTV News / Bell Media

Award-winning International Journalist, Producer & Digital 'Evangelist'

Digital Media Technologies Journalism Digital Technologies and Journalism

Matthew Nisbet, Ph.D.

Professor of Communication Studies and Affiliate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University | Faculty Affiliate, Global Resilience Institute

Prof. Nisbet focuses on the role of communication, journalism, & philanthropy in shaping debates over complex problems like climate change.

Complex Policy Issues Strategic Philanthropy Social and Community Narratives Influencing Public Opinion

John Sweeney, M.Ed.

Distinguished Professor, Sports Communication & Director, Sports Communication Program | UNC at Chapel Hill

Sweeney has developed and taught numerous undergraduate courses at UNC

Sports Journalism Sports Advertising & Marketing Higher Education New Media

Kristal Brent Zook

Professor of Journalism, Media Studies, and Public Relations | Hofstra University

Prof. Zook is an award-winning journalist and author who covers social justice, race, and gender issues in media and politics.

Journalism Media Analysis Social Justice Issues Politics Race and Gender Relations