Beverly Horvit

Beverly Horvit is a Professor at the Missouri School of Journalism, University of Missouri, where she contributes to research and teaching in journalism and mass communication. She holds a Ph.D. and master’s degrees from the same institution and earned her bachelor’s from Southern Methodist University. Prior to returning to Missouri, she taught at Winthrop University, the University of Texas-Arlington, and Texas Christian University, and worked professionally at several Texas newspapers, including The Houston Post.

Her research centers on international news coverage and foreign policy, with a focus on how U.S. media represent global regions such as Asia. Her work has been published in prominent journals including the Newspaper Research Journal, International Communication Gazette, and International Journal of Press/Politics. She has consistently presented peer-reviewed research at the AEJMC annual conference, indicating sustained scholarly engagement.

Beverly Horvit’s academic contributions reflect a long-standing commitment to understanding media’s role in global affairs. Her participation in cross-cultural journalism initiatives, including courses offered remotely, highlights her engagement with innovative teaching methods. Though no specific awards or grants are mentioned, her repeated presence at top-tier academic conferences underscores the recognition of her work within the journalism studies community.

She has served as a faculty news editor at the Columbia Missourian, linking professional journalism practice with academic training. Her career bridges industry experience and scholarly research, making her a significant figure in journalism education.