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Michael Throop serves as an Assistant Professor in the Journalism and Mass Communications Department of the School of Business at Benedictine College. He joined the institution in Fall 2007 as an adjunct instructor and was promoted to his current rank in Fall 2019 after building a 40-year career in broadcast journalism spanning radio and television. His teaching encompasses foundational Media and Society courses as General Education curriculum and specialized explorations of social media's societal impact.
His academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Communications, City University of Seattle (2002)
- M.P.A. with Non-Profit Leadership Concentration, Park University (2007)
- Ed.D. in Education Leadership, Northeastern University (2018)
- Social Media Certification, Drury University (2010)
- Advanced Media Literacy Certification, Pauline Center for Media Studies (2019)
Dr. Throop's scholarly focus centers on digital media transformation, particularly how social platforms reshape journalistic integrity, nonprofit communication strategies, and public discourse. His industry experience combined with media literacy expertise provides practical frameworks for analyzing contemporary communication challenges and educating future professionals in evolving media landscapes.
