Jodi Radosh

Jodi Radosh is a Professor of Communication and Digital Media and Professor of English & Communication at Alvernia University, within the College of Business, Communication and Leadership. She chairs the Department of Communication and Digital Media and serves as Associate Director of the Holleran Center, promoting service learning and community-based education.

Educational Background:

• B.A. in English and Communications, Rutgers University
• M.A. in Journalism, Temple University
• Ph.D. in Mass Media and Communications, Temple University

Her research and teaching focus on mass media, digital communication, public relations, and media ethics, with a distinctive emphasis on medical communication—particularly how health issues are portrayed in media and how physicians engage with journalists. She integrates real-world experience into her pedagogy through collaborations with BCTV and non-profit organizations, enabling students to gain hands-on production and PR experience.

Although no publications are listed, her academic and professional work reflects a strong interdisciplinary approach combining journalism, media production, and community service, particularly in health communication contexts.

Professional Highlights:

• Former television reporter and anchor at Philadelphia and Berks County stations
• Producer of the talk show "Around Your Town"
• Collaborative presenter on medical communication at national conferences and hospitals

Dr. Radosh is actively involved in academic leadership and student mentorship, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education, including online MBA courses. Her work with the Holleran Center underscores her commitment to experiential learning and civic engagement.

Laboratories, Teams, and Initiatives:

She leads student teams in partnership with BCTV for live media production and oversees service-learning projects through the Holleran Center, where students create public service content for non-profits, such as cancer awareness videos. These initiatives function as experiential learning labs, blending media practice with social impact.