Mary Lamonica

Mary Lamonica is a Professor in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at New Mexico State University. She holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University, along with a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Miami. Her academic career focuses on media law and history, particularly the role of the press during wartime and in shaping national identity.

• Education: Ph.D. (Michigan State University), M.A. (University of Miami), B.A. (University of Miami)

Lamonica’s research spans nineteenth- and twentieth-century media, emphasizing press performance during conflicts like the U.S. Civil War and World War II. She also examines themes such as free speech battles, disaster reporting, and the portrayal of race and labor in historical journalism.

Her publications explore trends in wartime media ethics, regional press dynamics, and the intersection of journalism with social issues. Notably, she publishes under the name Mary M. Cronin, contributing both as an author and editor to volumes on topics ranging from Arctic exploration to antebellum press divisions.