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Alan Blanchard serves as Associate Professor of Journalism and Executive Director of the Pulliam Journalism Center at Taylor University, affiliated with the Communication Department. With 20 years of university-level journalism instruction, he integrates classroom theory with hands-on media experience through campus outlets and professional internships.
His educational background includes a PhD in Media & Information Studies from Michigan State University and a BA in Journalism from Eastern New Mexico University.
Blanchard's research centers on media economics and writing pedagogy, with expertise spanning feature writing, magazine production, media ethics, and political journalism. His scholarly work examines business models in journalism, particularly ownership structures' impact on newsroom staffing and compensation in mid-market newspapers.
His sole documented publication (2003) established foundational research on economic pressures in regional journalism, though his current work likely extends into digital media economics and ethical reporting practices.
- Scripps Howard Academic Leadership Academy selection (2017)
- Michigan Licensed Professional Investigator (2012-present)
- Indiana Licensed Professional Investigator (2019-present)
As Pulliam Journalism Center director, Blanchard consults for the national Pulliam Fellowship placing 25+ students annually in paid roles at the Indianapolis Star and Arizona Republic across eight journalistic disciplines. His mentorship philosophy emphasizes preparing students as "salt and light truth-tellers" through practical skill development.
The Pulliam Journalism Center serves as his primary operational hub, connecting Taylor University students with professional newsrooms while advancing his research on media sustainability.
