Claire Rounkles

Claire Rounkles is an Assistant Professor at the University of Memphis's Department of Journalism and Strategic Media. She joined the faculty in 2024 after earning her Ph.D. in Journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Her research focuses on the Black press, media coverage of historical injustices like lynching, First Amendment legal history, and race-related critical/cultural studies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Journalism, University of Missouri School of Journalism (2024)
• Master’s in Journalism, Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism (2020)
• Bachelor’s in Photojournalism, University of Missouri School of Journalism (2018)

Her work bridges academic and practical domains: as a freelancer, she covered major sporting events, including the 2015 Kansas City Royals World Series win and the 2017 Tennessee Titans' AFC wild-card game. She also pioneered the 'Friday Night Sights' initiative, empowering emerging photographers to document understated moments in high school football.

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