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Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews is an Assistant Professor at the Jandoli School of Communication, St. Bonaventure University, where she teaches digital and sports journalism in online master’s programs. She has extensive professional experience in magazine editing, freelancing for Sun-Times publications, and serving as Director of Marketing and Communications for the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. Her research focuses on media’s role in sports and society, gender dynamics in sports, and oral history methodologies, particularly in Namibian contexts.
Education:
- Ph.D., Philosophy, Media Research and Practice & Journalism Studies (University of Colorado-Boulder, 2022)
- M.S., Journalism and Media Communications (Colorado State University, 2016)
- B.A., Journalism (Magazine Emphasis, 2004)
Research Interests: Dr. Matthews explores how digital media and sports journalism shape societal discourses, with a focus on empowering marginalized voices and challenging institutional narratives. Her work integrates oral history practices to document underrepresented stories, such as queer perspectives in Namibian sports and health-related birthing discourses through blogs and podcasts. She emphasizes collaborative, immersive teaching environments modeled after newsrooms and athletic teams.
Awards:
- 2019 BEA Award of Excellence in Sports
- Top 2 Student Paper in Sports Communications (2017)
Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, Dr. Matthews prioritizes student mentorship through her coaching-style pedagogy. She encourages students to pursue opportunities aggressively, stating, 'You never know where it will go.'
Labs/Teams: No formal lab or team affiliations are mentioned in the provided text.
