After graduating from the University of Alabama with a degree in history and minors in creative writing and international affairs, I took a leap of faith and moved to Louisiana.
It was the best decision I ever made.
At the Manship School of Mass Communication, I had the unique opportunity to use my background in American history and experience as a journalist to produce and share research on journalism’s historical role in our democracy. Through courses at the Manship School and LSU’s history department, I was also able to continue my interdisciplinary approach under the guidance of supportive mentors who are experts in their field.
As part of my doctoral program, I taught courses in media ethics and social responsibility; media writing; and fiction writing. I also had the privilege to organize and teach the LSU in D.C. summer program in 2017 and 2018. This program brought groups of 10-15 students to the nation’s capital to study the intersection of media and politics. Meeting these exceptional students and leading them through tours of D.C. landmarks and meetings with congressional representatives was certainly a highlight of my doctoral studies.
Through my time at LSU, I saw time and again the profound impact that scholarship can have on the public. I am passionate about bringing academic research to diverse audiences.