Andrea Hickerson

Andrea Hickerson is Dean of the School of Journalism and New Media and Professor of Journalism at the University of Mississippi. She previously served as Associate Dean at the University of South Carolina’s College of Information and Communications, Director of its School of Journalism and Mass Communications, and Director of Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of Communication.

• B.A. in Journalism and International Relations, Syracuse University (2001)
• M.A. in Journalism, University of Texas at Austin (2003)
• M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies, University of Texas at Austin (2003)
• Ph.D. in Communication, University of Washington (2009)

Hickerson specializes in journalism routines with a focus on technology use, particularly in building a deepfake video detection tool for journalists funded by the National Science Foundation and Knight Foundation. Her work bridges media practice and computational tools to enhance journalistic integrity.

Scientific Awards:

• Over $1 million in external research awards
• National Science Foundation support
• Knight Foundation support

Her academic leadership spans multiple institutions, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in media innovation and ethics. Contact: andreah@olemiss.edu.