Geoffrey Andrew Campbell

Geoffrey Andrew Campbell is a Lecturer in the Department of Communication at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), with a dual role as Adjunct Assistant Professor. He specializes in journalism education, data journalism, and storytelling, teaching courses like Introduction to Journalism and Reporting. His research focuses on news deserts and innovative teaching methods. Notably, he authored a chapter in Writing for Media Audiences (Kendall Hunt) and wrote seven non-fiction books. Campbell has received multiple teaching awards, including the CoLA Outstanding Teaching Award (2023) and the Faculty Champion honor (2024).

Education:

• Master of Arts in English & Creative Writing (Southern New Hampshire University, 2023)
• Bachelor of Journalism (University of Missouri, 1984)

Professional Highlights:

• Participated in the Dow Jones News Fund Multimedia Training Academy (2018, 2022)
• Attended Poynter Institute’s Teachapalooza (2019–2022) and the Journalism Educators Institute (2024)
• Former roles include staff writer at Fort Worth Star-Telegram and freelance work for Tulane Lawyer and Alcon Laboratories

Awards & Recognition: Over a decade of teaching excellence awards, including repeated recognition as an Outstanding Adjunct Teacher (2011, 2013). Nominated for the Provost’s Award for Teaching Excellence and the William S. Ward Endowment Award in 2024.

Engagement: Active in professional organizations like the Society of Professional Journalists. Served as a guest lecturer at Tulane Law School (2015) and contributed to internal publications for global eye care companies.