
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education; Professor; Director of the National Sports Journalism Center
Media School faculty include award-winning professionals with years of practical experience in their fields, as well as internationally ranked researchers.
Faculty in this area study the process of communication within the sporting world, how sports media messages are distributed and consumed, and how consumers of sports media are influenced by sports news and sports organization messaging. Classes in this area cover foundational knowledge of sports writing, broadcasting, online media, advertising and video production, and examine the differences between content rooted in journalism and content rooted in organizational communication. Students acquire a broad multimedia foundation as well as advanced hands-on training in a focal area.