Lily Zeng

Dr. Lily Zeng is a Professor of Creative Media Production and Graduate Program Coordinator at the School of Media and Journalism, College of Liberal Arts and Communication, Arkansas State University. She teaches courses in interactive media, mass media, and mass communication theory, and plays a key leadership role in graduate education within her program.

Her educational background includes a PhD from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, an MA from Zhongshan University in China, and a BA from Hunan Normal University, China.

• PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
• MA, Zhongshan University-China
• BA, Hunan Normal University-China

Dr. Zeng's research focuses on news credibility, news coverage during times of crisis, and the use of on-demand media in education and communication. She explores how new media technologies influence public perception and information dissemination, particularly under high-stakes conditions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks in mass communication with practical applications in multimedia production and digital engagement.

Through her scholarly and outreach efforts, Dr. Zeng has conducted workshops on leveraging on-demand media for educational advancement, targeting groups such as 'Girls of Promise,' 'Tech Teens,' librarians, and college faculty across Arkansas.

She is actively affiliated with prominent academic organizations, including:

• Broadcast Education Association
• Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
• International Academy in Business Disciplines

Dr. Zeng has published in various scholarly venues and presented research at academic conferences, contributing to ongoing discourse in media studies and communication theory. While no specific grants are mentioned, her outreach initiatives suggest engagement in educational programming and community-based knowledge transfer. She advises graduate students as part of her role as Graduate Program Coordinator, though specific advisees are not listed.

Her work is supported through institutional affiliation and academic service, with a focus on integrating technology into media education and critical analysis of contemporary news ecosystems.