Kelsey Cummings

Kelsey Cummings is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Christopher Newport University (CNU). Her research focuses on new media, identity politics, and cultural studies, with publications in journals like Television & New Media and Feminist Media Studies. She holds a PhD in Film and Media Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, alongside certificates in Cultural Studies and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies.

Education:

• PhD in Film and Media Studies, University of Pittsburgh (with certificates in Cultural Studies and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies)
• MS in Media Studies, University of Oregon
• BA in Film Studies/English Language and Literature, Smith College

Research Interests: Explores intersections of digital media, identity construction, and cultural narratives. Specializes in feminist media criticism, queer theory, and the analysis of global storytelling practices. Her work addresses how new media platforms shape personal and collective identities, with a focus on representation, audience engagement, and technological mediation.

Publications: Recent scholarship spans topics like social media's impact on identity formation, feminist approaches to digital media, and the evolution of fantastic genres in global storytelling. Articles emphasize interdisciplinary methods, blending cultural studies with media theory.

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