Demi T. Washington

Demi T. Washington is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of English and Communication at South Carolina State University (SC State). Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor and Chair at Lane College and an Instructor at Albany State University. He joined SC State in 2020, transitioning from an adjunct role to his current position. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from the University of North Dakota, an M.S. from Northwestern University, and a B.S. from Jackson State University.

Dr. Washington’s research focuses on investigative journalism’s role in exposing corruption and holding power accountable, as well as the application of interpersonal communication to empower marginalized groups and foster democratic dialogue. He is also exploring interactive user-centered communication systems and the complexities of immigration law and its societal impacts. His courses include Copy Editing, Mass Media and Society, History and Philosophy of Communication, Research Methods for Communication, and News Writing and Reporting.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His advising and lab/team affiliations remain unspecified, though his research interests suggest active engagement in journalism and communication studies.