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Kenton T. Wilkinson is a Professor and Director of the Harris Institute for Hispanic and International Communication at Texas Tech University's College of Media & Communication. His work bridges U.S. Hispanic/Latinx media, international communication, and health communication, informed by three years of residence in Latin America (Mexico, Peru, Chile).
- Ph.D. in Communication from University of Texas, Austin (1995)
- M.A. in Communication from University of California, Berkeley (1991)
Research Focus:
Wilkinson's scholarship explores how language, culture, and economics shape national/global media markets. Key projects include analyzing Spanish-language television's evolution (1960s–2013) and leading cross-disciplinary collaborations in the Lubbock Scapes Collective to study regional identity through media. Current work investigates smartphone usage patterns among young adults in Mexico and Chile.
Academic Contributions:
His 2016 book Spanish-Language Television in the United States remains the first comprehensive academic account of this critical ethnic media sector. Articles span magazine studies, health communication, and digital media trends.
Scientific Awards:
- Fulbright Fellow (Universidad de los Andes, Chile, 2016)
- Texas Tech Teaching Academy (2010)
- President's Excellence in Teaching Award (2009)
- College of Mass Communication Outstanding Research Award (2009)
- Billy I. Ross Faculty Achievement Award (2008)
- Dartmouth College Humanities Institute External Fellow (2000)
Teaching & Leadership:
Wilkinson teaches graduate/undergraduate courses on international communication, ethnic media, and media theory. He founded the graduate program at UTSA and co-created the Civil Counterpoints dialogue series for campus discourse.
