Kimberly Cobb

Kimberly Cobb is an Assistant Professor at West Virginia State University (WVSU) and currently serves as the Media Studies Coordinator. She holds a B.A. and M.A. in Speech Communication (Broadcasting Emphasis) from Marshall University, where she was actively involved in broadcasting, winning awards for a radio feature on homelessness and station promotions. Her professional experience includes roles as Student Station Manager at Marshall University’s WMUL, internships at WSAZ, and teaching at WVSU. She oversees the campus radio facility, supports student projects, and mentors students in media and communication fields.

Education:

• B.A. in Speech Communication (Broadcasting Emphasis), Marshall University
• M.A. in Speech Communication (Broadcasting Emphasis), Marshall University

Her research and professional interests focus on media production, educational technology, and student engagement in media studies. She is deeply involved in campus activities, including advising the National Broadcasting Society (NBS) and supporting student conventions. Outside academia, she balances her role as a mother of two, actively participating in her daughters’ extracurricular activities.

Affiliations and Roles:

• Media Studies Coordinator at WVSU
• Office Hours: M/W 10am–11am, T/Th 10am–11am (Wilson Union 202) and 3:30pm–4:00pm
• Previously served as a part-time instructor at West Virginia State University