Kathleen McElroy

Kathleen McElroy is a Professor in the School of Journalism and Media at The University of Texas at Austin. She transitioned from a 30-year journalism career to academia, holding roles at The New York Times and other publications. Her research focuses on racial discourse, collective memory, sports media, and obituaries.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin (2014)
• M.A. in Race and Media, New York University (Year unspecified)
• B.A. in Broadcast Journalism, Texas A&M University (Year unspecified)

Research Interests: McElroy explores how media shapes societal narratives around race, memory, and sports. Her work on obituaries examines representation and legacy in media. She bridges journalistic practice with academic inquiry, emphasizing critical analysis of media's societal impact.

Awards:

• Harrington Graduate Fellow
• Teaching Awards (awarded during her doctorate)
• Research Awards (awarded during her doctorate)

Professional Background: Prior to UT Austin, she was an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, teaching news reporting and sports media. She transitioned from journalism management roles, including Associate Managing Editor at The New York Times.

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams mentioned in the text.