Eileen Gilligan

Eileen Gilligan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at SUNY Oswego. She specializes in Newswriting, Copy Editing, and Research Methods, with research focusing on journalists' behaviors, community journalism, and cognitive processing of media. Her contact information includes eileen.gilligan@oswego.edu and office hours on Mon/Fri 12:40–1:40pm. She teaches courses such as Copy Editing, Investigative Reporting, Digital & Social Journalism, and Student Media Leadership.

Educational Background: PhD in Journalism (University of Wisconsin-Madison), M.A. in Communication Theory (University of Delaware), and B.A. in American Civilization (Brown University).

Her work explores the intersection of media practices and societal impact, with notable research presented at the International Communication Association conference in 2005. No specific grants or awards are listed, but her courses reflect expertise in both traditional and digital journalism.