Lydia Timmins

Lydia Timmins is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Academic Success in the Department of Communication at the University of Delaware. She holds a Ph.D. in Mass Media and Communication from Temple University (2010), a Master’s of Journalism from Temple University (2001), and a B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University. With over 20 years of professional television journalism experience, she worked at NBC10 Philadelphia for 14 years as a producer, writer, and digital editor, covering major events like the Clinton impeachment hearings and 9/11.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Mass Media and Communication, Temple University (2010)
  • M.J., Temple University (2001)
  • B.A., The Pennsylvania State University

Her research focuses on local TV news impact, media ethics, digital convergence, and telepresence technology. She has advised student projects winning multiple awards including top honors from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and Delaware Press Association. Recent media mentions highlight her role in promoting early college credit programs for high school students through UD.

Awards include 12+ recognitions for advising student television productions between 2016–2023, spanning categories like Special Programming and Long-Form Production. Her work bridges academic research with practical journalism, emphasizing ethical storytelling and technological adaptation in media.