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Dorothy Bland is a Professor at the Mayborn School of Journalism, University of North Texas (UNT), where she joined the faculty in 2013. With over 25 years of media experience, she has served as a reporter, editor, media/marketing consultant, and publisher. She previously held administrative and teaching roles at Florida A&M University and has extensive experience leading journalism programs.
- Ph.D., Florida State University
- Master of Business Administration, George Washington University
- Bachelor of Journalism, Arkansas State University
Her research focuses on media management, leadership, marketing, digital/social media, and diversity in journalism. Her publications span outlets such as USA Today and The Journal of Social Media and Society, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with journalism, media studies, and leadership theory.
- 2019 Top 35 Diverse Women in Higher Education
- 2016 AEJMC Equity and Diversity Award
- Three Gannett President's Rings for Excellence
Bland has mentored hundreds of journalists and students, served on industry boards (e.g., Newspaper Association of America Foundation, Colorado Press Association), and participated in over a dozen accrediting teams for journalism education. She has presented nationally and internationally, including at the Poynter Institute and the University of Ghana, and is featured in the book The Edge of Change: Women in the 21st Century Press.
