Marti Maguire

Marti Maguire is an Associate Professor of Communication at William Peace University. Her career includes extensive journalism work, notably writing for The News & Observer and Reuters, covering topics such as North Carolina politics, investigative profiles, and state government affairs. At WPU, she teaches media writing courses and advises The Peace Times, the student publication. She holds a BA in English (with a Spanish minor) from the University of Florida and an MA in Journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill. Prior to academia, she taught high school and advised student publications in Florida.

• Education:
• Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Florida (with a minor in Spanish)
• Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research & Professional Focus: Marti’s work bridges journalism practice and pedagogy, emphasizing immersive learning. Her journalism career spans over 300 Tar Heel of the Week profiles, political reporting, and global distribution via Reuters. Teaching specialties include media writing, public communication, and ethics in journalism.

Affiliations & Contributions:

• Adviser to The Peace Times since joining WPU
• Past collaborations with Huffington Post, Chicago Tribune, and international outlets via Reuters

Labs/Teams: No formal research labs mentioned, but actively involved in student media mentorship.