Michael Rold

Michael Rold is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at Texas A&M University since 2017. Previously, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at West Virginia University’s Department of Communication Studies. He holds a graduate degree from Louisiana State University’s Department of Communication Studies. His research focuses on how media consumption—including television, films, and music—influences personal identity and interpersonal relationships. Rold teaches courses on media theories, popular culture, media industries, and media campaigns.

• Education: Louisiana State University, Department of Communication Studies

His academic interests bridge media science and cultural analysis, emphasizing the societal role of media in shaping individual and relational dynamics. He actively contributes to coursework such as COMM 340 (Communication and Popular Culture), COMM 345 (Media Industries), and COMM 450 (Media Campaigns). Outside academia, he enjoys running and playing the guitar.