Troy Hale

Troy Hale is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Journalism at Michigan State University's College of Communication Arts and Sciences. A 32-time Emmy Award winner with over 65 nominations, he combines academic roles with practical expertise as a documentary filmmaker, television journalist, and creative visual storyteller.

• Director of Spartan Newsroom
• Faculty Advisor for MSU TV
• Co-founder of Troy Hale Films

Research and Teaching Focus: Documentary filmmaking, film distribution strategies, television journalism, and YouTube content creation. His work spans environmental storytelling and investigative reporting, often blending humor with serious global issues like waste management and human organ trafficking.

Key Awards & Memberships:

• 32 Emmy Awards
• Edward R. Murrow Award
• CINE Golden Eagle
• Member of National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

Grants & Industry Impact: Collaborated on $2.49 million NSF research grant studying workforce impacts of autonomous vehicles. Serves as regional Emmy Awards judge and maintains international film distribution partnerships with platforms like Gravitas Ventures and Vision Films.