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Dr. Debora Wenger is a Professor and Samuel Talbert Lecturer at the School of Journalism and New Media, University of Mississippi. She previously served as Interim Dean and Assistant Dean for Partnerships and Innovation. Her career bridges academia and broadcast journalism, with experience in newsrooms and leadership roles. Wenger holds a Ph.D. in Journalism from Kingston University (2016), alongside degrees from Minnesota State University Moorhead (B.S., 1984) and UNC Charlotte (M.A., 1995).
Research Focus: Dr. Wenger’s work centers on AI’s impact on journalism education, digital transformation in local TV news, and preparing journalists for evolving media landscapes. She emphasizes audience engagement, newsroom innovation, and equipping students with multimedia storytelling skills.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2017 Top Journalism Educator, NewsPro Magazine
- 2018 Larry Burkum Service Award, AEJMC’s Electronic News Division
Professional Contributions: As Editor-in-Chief of Electronic News, she drives academic discourse in broadcast journalism. She collaborates with the U.S. State Department on global media training and leads Google News Initiative workshops. Her consultancy spans ACEJMC evaluations and program reviews nationwide.
Labs & Initiatives: Leads NewsLab, a research initiative, and contributes to Google Scholar’s journalism resources. She advocates for curriculum modernization through roles like Editor-in-Chief and academic leadership.
