Maureen Boyle

Maureen Boyle serves as Associate Professor of Communication & Media Studies and Journalism Program Director at Stonehill College, leveraging 25+ years of crime reporting experience from New England newspapers like The Enterprise and The Standard-Times. Her industry background in covering presidential campaigns, serial killers, and court systems directly informs her academic leadership and curriculum development.

She earned a B.A. in Journalism with an English minor from the University of Bridgeport and an M.A. in Criminal Justice from Anna Maria College, blending practical media training with academic rigor in law enforcement studies.

Boyle's research centers on journalism ethics, criminal justice reporting, and true crime narratives, examining how media coverage intersects with unsolved investigations and public perception. Her work bridges investigative journalism with scholarly analysis of cold cases, emphasizing narrative techniques and ethical considerations in crime reporting.

Her publications reveal a focused trajectory on unresolved criminal cases spanning decades, consistently exploring the intersection of law enforcement procedures, community trauma, and media responsibility in high-profile investigations.

Professional recognition includes:

• Journalist of the Year (awarded three times)
• Multiple regional and national reporting awards

As Journalism Program Director, Boyle mentors students through courses in newswriting, media law, and reporting practicums, integrating her book research into classroom case studies on investigative techniques and ethical dilemmas.