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Carolyn Hedges serves as the Director of Virtual Instruction and Teaching Professor in the Communications department at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University. Her academic work bridges her professional background in film publicity (Fox Searchlight, United Artists/MGM) and consumer analytics (Nielsen), focusing on media's economic systems and cultural implications. Key research areas include online education strategies, diversity initiatives in communication fields, and interdisciplinary studies of popular culture.
Dr. Hedges holds an undergraduate degree from Duke University and advanced degrees (M.S. and Ph.D.) from the Newhouse School. She has been honored with the 2021-22 Teaching Recognition Award for Early Performance and recognized as a 2021 Kopenhaver Center Fellow for her scholarly contributions. Her teaching philosophy integrates industry insights with academic rigor to prepare students for evolving media landscapes.
