Cheryl Gardner

Cheryl Gardner is an Assistant Professor in Media, Communications and Journalism at California State University, Fresno. She brings extensive professional media experience to her academic role, having worked in news reporting, video production, public relations, and social media.

Research Focus: Her scholarly work examines the preservation of cultural community narratives and investigates the societal impacts of news deserts—regions lacking local journalism coverage. She emphasizes community-centered approaches to media innovation.

Teaching: Coordinates and teaches courses including Media Writing (MCJ 2), Multimedia/Mobile Journalism (MCJ 14), and Social Media (MCJ 147S). Integrates service-learning components to connect academic concepts with community engagement.