Johnathan Anderson

Dr. Johnathan Anderson serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media at Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences, joining the faculty in 2025 after completing his PhD at Indiana University.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Media Arts and Sciences, Indiana University
• MA in Journalism, The University of Alabama
• BA in Sports Journalism, The University of Alabama

His research investigates the intersection of sport, identity, and new media with particular focus on sports video games' role in cultural identity formation. This work has been presented at international conferences and published in Communication and Sport journal.

Professional recognition includes:

• Feature writing award from Alabama Sports Writers Association

Dr. Anderson actively mentors students through research collaborations and has contributed to major platforms including Sports Illustrated and AL.com. His teaching philosophy emphasizes personal student engagement and practical research involvement.