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Lori Bergen, PhD, serves as the founding dean of the College of Communication, Media, Design and Information at the University of Colorado Boulder and holds the James E. de Castro Chair in Global Media Studies. Leading CU Boulder's first new college in over 50 years, she pioneers interdisciplinary education integrating media, communication, design, and information science with data analytics and immersive technologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Kansas State University
- Master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Kansas State University
- PhD in mass communication with minor in organizational behavior from Indiana University-Bloomington
Bergen’s research focuses on transforming communication education through data-driven methodologies and immersive technologies, emphasizing high-impact journalism and interdisciplinary collaboration between students and industry professionals. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks in mass communication with practical applications in organizational behavior and media innovation.
Her distinguished honors include:
- Scripps Howard Foundation Administrator of the Year
Bergen has spearheaded significant initiatives connecting academic programs with professional journalism practice, including partnerships at Marquette University that enhanced student learning through real-world media production. Her leadership extends to major funding initiatives supporting interdisciplinary communication research, though specific grant details are not publicly enumerated in the source material.
Currently building the foundational structure of CU Boulder’s new college, Bergen is assembling cross-disciplinary teams spanning communication theory, data science, and immersive media development to establish cutting-edge research laboratories focused on the future of digital information ecosystems.
