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Joseph Miller is a Professor in the Department of English at Columbus State University, where he has been teaching since 2011. He specializes in journalism, opinion writing, creative nonfiction, cinema studies, and composition, and serves as faculty advisor for The Uproar, CSU's student newspaper.
- MFA from University of Kansas
- BFA from University of Colorado
Professor Miller's research spans multiple disciplines with a particular focus on the intersection of journalism, creative writing, and film studies. His work explores how narrative forms can address social issues, with significant contributions to understanding debate education, alcoholism treatment models, and contemporary cinema. His teaching approach integrates practical journalism skills with critical analysis of media in the digital age.
His recent scholarly output reveals a clear trajectory toward film studies and digital media, while maintaining connections to his foundational work in journalism and debate education. The publications span traditional academic venues and prominent cultural publications, demonstrating his ability to bridge scholarly and public discourse.
- William Rockhill Nelson Award and Harry Chapin Award for nonfiction (2007)
- Chicago Tribune Best Book of the Year designation for Cross-X
- Multiple awards from press associations including Missouri, Kansas, and Colorado
- Special mention from the 2012 Pushcart Prize for his essay "Born Again and Again"
As faculty advisor for The Uproar, Professor Miller mentors student journalists while maintaining his own active publication record across multiple genres. His journalism has appeared in prestigious outlets including The New Republic, Salon, and Vibe, while his creative nonfiction has been featured in The Missouri Review and New Letters. He has twice been a finalist for the Missouri Lifestyle Journalism Awards and the John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism.
Professor Miller curates the International Auteur Film Series on campus, creating a bridge between his academic work and the broader university community through film programming that showcases international cinema and fosters critical viewing skills.
