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Ben J. Bogardus serves as Associate Professor of Journalism and Chair of the Journalism program at Quinnipiac University's School of Communications in Hamden, Connecticut. Since joining the university in 2010, he has taught broadcast news writing, television reporting, podcasting, journalism ethics, and the "QNN Newscast" capstone course where students produce a live local television newscast.
His educational background includes:
- BA from Johns Hopkins University
- MA from the University of Virginia
- MS from Syracuse University
Professor Bogardus specializes in broadcast journalism with expertise spanning podcast production, newsroom leadership, and local television news systems. His creative scholarship manifests in award-winning narrative podcast series like "Reporting on 9/11"—a 10-episode documentary on journalists covering the September 11 attacks—and "Hunger in Hamden," which examines food insecurity through community storytelling. He actively researches journalism ethics and the digital transformation of broadcast news production.
His professional accolades include:
- Emmy Award for best newscast
- Edward R. Murrow Award for best newscast
- Associated Press Award for best newscast (2 times)
- Edward R. Murrow Award for best breaking news coverage
- Award for Hunger in Hamden podcast
Professor Bogardus mentors students through the QNN Newscast capstone program, guiding production of weekly television newscasts. He secured grant funding to expand the "Hunger in Hamden" podcast series and frequently contributes expertise to media outlets on broadcast industry trends, including CNN's digital transition and anchor-host dynamics.
He directs student teams within the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio and leads the QNN Newscast production unit, where journalism students handle all aspects of live television broadcasting from the Comms, Computing & Engineering building.
