Rey Rosales

Rey Rosales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at MacEwan University. He holds a PhD in journalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and has over 20 years of teaching experience in the US and Canada. His affiliations include leadership roles in the Academic Leadership Team of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Communications.

• Education: PhD in Journalism (Southern Illinois University at Carbondale), Master's in Education Leadership (Harvard), Master's in Radio and TV Broadcasting (Arkansas State University at Jonesboro), Certificate in Teaching New Ventures Leadership (MIT Sloan School of Management)

Research interests span AI and learning, student access and retention, and equity, diversity, and inclusion in media. His work explores digital storytelling, data journalism, and innovation in entrepreneurship.

The trends in his publications highlight the intersection of journalism education, digital media evolution, and workforce readiness. Key themes include mobile technology in radio broadcasting, post-pandemic online learning, and media representation pipelines for underrepresented youth.

• Scientific awards: Fulbright Scholar, ATAS Fellow, IRTS Fellow, Associated College Press National Award, American Press Institute Fellowships, and honors from Kappa Tau Alpha and Delta Epsilon Sigma

Advising and professional leadership include roles as a media adviser, program development for youth media initiatives, and contributions to journalism education frameworks.