Andrea Frantz

Dr. Andrea Frantz is a Professor of Digital Media at Buena Vista University (BVU). She specializes in First Amendment law, journalism ethics, and writing. Her roles include advising BVU's chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists and serving on its national Executive Council. Dr. Frantz has been invited to teach at the First Amendment Institute in Washington D.C. and regularly presents at the national College Media Association conference.

• Education: B.A., Simpson College; M.A. and Ph.D., Iowa State University

Her research focuses on media law, ethical journalism practices, and experiential learning through community projects. She leads student groups to Ireland for an ongoing community journalism initiative, resulting in contributions to the annual Sneem Parish News magazine.

Dr. Frantz teaches courses such as Media Studio: Audio, Media Studio: Photo, Legal and Ethical Perspectives, Information Gathering, and Advanced Photo.