Janet Davison

Janet Davison serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media & Journalism at the University of South Dakota since 2023, following 10 years as Lecturer (2013-2023) and prior adjunct service. With 12 years of full-time USD experience and 10 years at the University of Sioux Falls, she brings deep expertise in journalism education and practice.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English/Creative Non-Fiction, University of South Dakota (2013)
• M.A. in English/Creative Writing, University of South Dakota (1991)
• B.S. in Journalism and Mass Communications, Kansas State University (1979)

Research Focus: Dr. Davison investigates literary journalism's convergence with literature, analyzing how artistic and historical narratives permeate pop culture. Her work examines journalists as creative writers, gender dynamics in media, and journalism's historical evolution, emphasizing narrative innovation within ethical frameworks.

Scientific Recognition:

• Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Writing and Reporting (2005)
• Multiple South Dakota AP First Place Awards (2005, 1999, 1998)
• Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society (2006)
• Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honor Society (1995)

Grants & Professional Impact: She secured four Center for Teaching and Learning grants (2014-2022) for course innovation, including open-access textbook implementation and high-capacity online training. Her workshop series on social media literacy demonstrates commitment to contemporary media education, while her presentations at research conferences highlight interdisciplinary scholarship bridging journalism, literature, and gender studies.