Wafa Unus

Wafa Unus is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Studies at Fitchburg State University's School of Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses ranging from foundational writing (ENGL 1100, ENGL 1200) to specialized journalism topics like Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Journalism (ENGL 2323), and Newspaper Production (ENGL 3830). Her office is located in Miller Hall 205, and she supervises service learning initiatives through courses like Current Events and Service Learning (HON 1020).

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University (Dec 2017)
  • M.A. in Specialized Journalism from University of Southern California (2009)
  • B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from Columbia College Chicago (2008)

Research Focus:

• Historical analysis of American journalism practices
• Media representation of minority communities
• Science-technology-media intersections
• Religion's role in contemporary media landscapes
• Media ethics and diversity frameworks

Her teaching emphasizes modern journalistic methodologies, including digital media production and data-driven reporting techniques.