Regina Arnold

Regina Arnold is an Adjunct Professor (part-time) at the University of San Francisco. Her scholarly interests span media studies, journalism, creative non-fiction, and critical race theory. She previously served as a teaching fellow at Stanford’s Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity. A former music journalist for Rolling Stone and Spin magazines, she authored three books on rock music. She holds a PhD in Modern Thought and Literature from Stanford University and a BA in Communications from UC Berkeley.

• Education:
• PhD in Modern Thought and Literature, Stanford University
• BA in Communications, UC Berkeley

Her research integrates cultural critique with interdisciplinary analysis, focusing on music’s role in shaping sociopolitical identities and media narratives. Her books explore rock music through lenses of gender, race, and countercultural movements. Arnold also coaches springboard diving at St. Ignatius College Prep, blending academic and athletic mentorship.