Sherre Paris

Sherre Paris is a Lecturer in the Department of Journalism at The University of Texas at Austin. She holds a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, and a Ph.D. in Journalism from UT Austin. Her research focuses on the history of photojournalism education in American journalism schools and colleges. She has taught at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, UT Austin, and the Art Institute of Austin.

Her professional experience includes freelance and contract work in visual journalism, portraiture, and fine art. Her work has been featured in print/online publications, galleries, museums, and private collections. Her research interests center on the intersection of writing and imagery in photo essays and extended documentary projects, alongside the historical evolution of visual communication for mass media.