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Brett Kurland serves as Assistant Dean and Teaching Professor at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism & Mass Communication. He oversees 11 capstone professional immersion programs, including news operations, strategic communications agencies, content creation studios, and innovation labs. His responsibilities include faculty training, curriculum design for sports journalism programs, and managing graduate-level courses like MCO 502 Multimedia Journalism Skills.
His work focuses on integrating hands-on learning experiences into academic programs, emphasizing multimedia production, sports journalism specialization, and fostering industry-ready skills through immersive projects. He collaborates in designing curricula for bachelor’s and master’s programs, overseeing faculty hiring/training, and student award submissions.
While no specific scientific awards are noted, his contributions to educational innovation and program development highlight his commitment to advancing journalism education.
Advising and grants: Manages faculty teams across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with academic standards and industry needs. Oversees student award submissions and curriculum development initiatives. His leadership spans both administrative and instructional roles within the Cronkite School ecosystem.
Labs/teams: Directs the Cronkite School's capstone programs including daily news operations, sports journalism initiatives, and innovation labs that blend entrepreneurship with media production.