Gerry Lanosga

Gerry Lanosga serves as Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at The Media School, Indiana University, leveraging nearly two decades of award-winning journalism experience alongside academic expertise. His career bridges practical journalism (including duPont/Columbia and Peabody award-winning work) with scholarly research on journalism's historical and contemporary evolution.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. from Indiana University (2010)

Lanosga's research critically examines journalism history and practice through lenses of investigative reporting, data journalism, media law, and freedom of information, with particular focus on how journalism develops as a profession. His work traces historical evidentiary approaches while analyzing modern challenges in public policy intersections.

He pioneers investigations into prize culture dynamics, revealing how marginalized journalists navigate systems of professional esteem and recognition within journalism's social hierarchy, highlighting ongoing struggles for equity and inclusion in award structures.

His 2022-2024 publications demonstrate dual scholarly trajectories: global analysis of data journalism practices across transparency infrastructures and audience engagement patterns, alongside historical examinations of investigative journalism's foundations and award systems' impact on professional validation.

Scientific Awards:

• duPont/Columbia award
• George Foster Peabody award
• Investigative Reporters and Editors’ Freedom of Information Medal

Lanosga actively mentors students through board leadership roles and institutional engagement, though specific advising details aren't documented; his community partnerships provide significant experiential learning opportunities in investigative journalism and open government advocacy.

He drives real-world impact through board memberships with the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, Indiana Coalition for Open Government, Indiana Debate Commission, and the Media School's Michael I. Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism, advancing investigative reporting standards and transparency initiatives nationally.