Stephanie Anderson Witmer

Stephanie Anderson Witmer is an Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in the Communication, Journalism and Media Department at Shippensburg University. With over 25 years of professional journalism experience, she has contributed to major publications including Prevention, Women's Health, USA Today, and Civil Eats, while creating brand content for companies like Hertz and Bed Bath & Beyond. She returned to Shippensburg University in 2016 as a part-time faculty member after previously teaching full-time from 2007 to 2013.

Education:

• M.F.A. in English (creative nonfiction writing) from The Pennsylvania State University (2005)
• B.A. in English (concentration: magazine writing) from the University of Pittsburgh (1998)

Professor Witmer's expertise centers on health and wellness journalism, with significant contributions to women's health, mental health, and nutrition reporting. Her work extends across career development, parenting, home/garden, and food production topics, emphasizing factual storytelling that informs and engages diverse audiences. She advocates for journalistic integrity while adapting to digital media landscapes through courses like Brand Journalism and Digital Storytelling.

As an educator, she teaches Media Literacy, Feature Writing, Advertising Copywriting, and Diversity & the Media while coordinating student internships. Her dual career as a working journalist enriches classroom instruction with real-world industry insights, bridging academic theory and professional practice in contemporary media environments.