Susan Campbell

Susan Campbell is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Lecturer at the Communication, Film and Media Studies Department of the University of New Haven. She is a widely-read columnist, author of three books, and a former communications director at the Partnership for Stronger Communities. Her expertise spans social media’s role in misinformation, gender politics, poverty, and community advocacy.

Education:

• M.S. (specific field not mentioned)

Her research and professional focus centers on the intersection of media, political discourse, and social justice. She has contributed extensively to The Hartford Courant, Connecticut Magazine, Salon.com, and Hearst newspapers since 2020. Her work also explores health policy, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant experiences in the U.S.

Awards and Recognition:

• Pulitzer Prize
• Connecticut Center for the Book’s Best Memoir (2010)

Campbell has been a guest commentator on CBS’ Sunday Morning, WNPR, and Face the State, and frequently contributes to discussions on media ethics, political rhetoric, and social equity. She transformed the campus newspaper Charger Bulletin into a multimedia platform.