Tom Haines

Tom Haines is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), specializing in journalism education. He teaches digital reporting workshops, investigative reporting, and climate change coverage courses, blending multimedia storytelling with environmental advocacy.

• Education: B.A. from Dartmouth College, M.J. from University of California-Berkeley
• Expertise: Environmental journalism, multimedia reporting, and travel writing

His research focuses on energy systems, climate change communication, and cross-disciplinary storytelling. His 2018 book Walking to the Sun examines fossil fuel infrastructure and renewable energy transitions through immersive travel narratives.

Selected Awards:

• Three-time Travel Journalist of the Year (North America)
• Contributions to The Best American Travel Writing and The Prentice Hall Reader

Tom has taught courses like Advanced Reporting, 21st Century Journalism, and Journalism Internship from 2014-2023, emphasizing fieldwork and digital storytelling techniques.