Paul Carr

Paul Carr serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication within the College of Humanities and Sciences at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB). He joined the faculty full-time in January 2024, teaching journalism-focused courses and overseeing The Bells student newspaper staff.

His research interests center on modern journalism practices, with emphasis on:

• Transition from print-centric to multimedia/digital news operations
• Advanced writing and design techniques
• Broadcast and video journalism integration
• Photojournalism ethics and methodology

His industry experience directly informs his academic approach to media innovation.

Career highlights include:

• National championships coaching student media teams
• Top 10 national rankings for student publications
• Recognition as Associated Press Industry Innovator (2015)

Professional affiliations:

• Lifetime Member, Associated Press Managing Editors
• Lifetime Member, American Copy Editors Society
• Lifetime Member, Society of Professional Journalists

He mentors students through The Bells newspaper operations while maintaining active industry connections through prior roles at Baylor University and Drayton McLane enterprises.