Andrea Mehlhaff Weare

Andrea Mehlhaff Weare, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she is recognized as a Faculty Expert specializing in digital media and society with emphasis on gender, health, and popular culture. Her academic profile positions her at the intersection of contemporary communication practices and societal dynamics within digital environments.

Her research program critically examines how digital platforms reshape gender representation, health discourse, and cultural narratives through rigorous application of media theory and qualitative methodologies. Dr. Mehlhaff Weare provides essential insights into communication strategy development for media professionals navigating complex societal issues, particularly regarding the influence of social media on public health perceptions and evolving gender norms in popular culture.

As an active media resource, she engages with journalists through the UNO Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications (unonews@unomaha.edu) to translate academic research into public discourse on pressing media-society interactions.