Matthew McKeague

Matthew McKeague serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies, Media and Journalism at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, teaching core courses including Intro to Mass Communication, Digital Video Editing, and Fundamentals of Public Speaking while developing innovative curricula such as Shooting the Show: Multi-Camera Production & Video Podcasts and Making Funny Media: Comedy Writing & Production.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Communication Media & Instructional Technology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
• M.S. in Communication & Journalism from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
• B.A. in Mass Communication & Journalism from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

McKeague's research centers on comedy studies and humor theory in media contexts, examining comedic structures like the comic triple technique, humor implementation in educational settings, and classification of comedic production methods. His work bridges film analysis (e.g., Tim Burton's Beetlejuice) with digital media applications, particularly exploring humor's role in coping mechanisms and pedagogy.

Publication trends reveal consistent focus on comedy's evolution across platforms, from traditional film/TV to digital spaces like vlogging and podcasting. His scholarship connects humor theory with practical media production, analyzing both historical comedy forms (e.g., Weird Al Yankovic's music) and emerging digital comedic expressions.