Laura Marshall

Laura Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Her academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from UNC Chapel Hill (2017), an M.A. in Mass Communication from the same institution (2013), and a B.A. in Journalism from Bowling Green State University (1978).

Dr. Marshall's research explores critical intersections of communication and society, with specialized focus on:

• Discourse analysis in healthcare settings
• Media representations of intimate partner violence
• Public understanding of health policies
• Framing of social issues in news media
• Therapeutic applications of digital media

Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on health communication and media analysis, with recent work examining screening tools for intimate partner violence in medical contexts (2024) and comparative framing of LGBTQ+ book bans (2025). She maintains active teaching responsibilities in journalism and public relations, including courses on electronic news writing, PR campaigns, and media production.