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Tamar Wilner is an Assistant Professor at the William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Kansas, joining the faculty in Fall 2024. Her interdisciplinary work bridges journalism research and practice, focusing on news literacy, media trust, and combating misinformation.
- Ph.D. in Journalism and Media, University of Texas at Austin
- M.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri-Columbia
- B.A. in Philosophy, Wesleyan University
Her research explores news skepticism, digital literacies, and the research-practice gap in journalism. She collaborates on projects like Co-Designing for Trust and has published extensively in journals such as Journalism and Social Media + Society.
Recent publications highlight trends in media trust dynamics, misinformation analysis, and audience studies. Her work spans subfields including political communication, health literacy, and digital platform ethics.
- Nafziger-White-Salwen Dissertation Award (2024)
- AEJMC First Place Student Paper (2022)
- Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar Award (2021)
Wilner brings 15 years of industry experience as a reporter and editor, covering urban development, renewable energy, and media transformation. She advocates for translational science approaches to connect academic research with real-world journalism challenges.
