Len Apcar

Len Apcar is the Wendell Gray Switzer Jr. Endowed Chair in Media Literacy at Louisiana State University’s Manship School of Mass Communication. He is also a fellow at the Reilly Center for Media & Public Affairs and a professional-in-residence. His work focuses on media literacy, combating fake news, and empowering democratic participation through critical evaluation of information sources.

Education:

• M.S., Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
• B.A. in Political Science, Claremont McKenna College

Professional Experience:

• Former editor of The New York Times website (winner of major online awards)
• Chief Asia Editor for The Wall Street Journal in Hong Kong
• Visiting Professor at the University of Hong Kong

Research & Initiatives:

• Founder of detectfakenews.com, a curated resource on disinformation
• Launched LSU Manship Writing to showcase student journalism on pandemic-era themes

Teaching: Focuses on feature writing, digital media ethics, and media literacy pedagogy. His assignments have produced poignant student work reflecting societal challenges.