Kyle J. Holody

Kyle J. Holody is a Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, & Culture at Coastal Carolina University's Edwards College of Humanities & Fine Arts. He serves as Director of Faculty Development and teaches graduate courses in media effects, health communication, and political communication.

Research Interests:

• Media effects on public perception
• Communication of controversial health topics (mass shootings, physician-assisted suicide)
• Body image and health risk behaviors (alcohol/drug abuse)
• Political communication and news framing

Recent Research Trends: His publications examine media portrayal of public health crises (e.g., pandemic vaccination strategies), gun violence framing, and health risk behaviors in entertainment media like music lyrics.

Awards:

• 2019 Edwards College Distinguished Service Award
• Multiple Apple Teaching Awards (2011-2017)
• Department Chair Teaching Award (2017)