Terry Britt

Dr. Terry Britt is an Assistant Professor of Mass Communication at the University of Texas at Tyler, specializing in media sociology, new media studies, and digital archiving. He holds a Ph.D. from the Missouri School of Journalism (2018), an M.A. from UT Austin (2015), and a B.A. in English from UT Tyler (2013). His research bridges media psychology and sociological processes, focusing on how digitized news archives shape collective memory and temporal consciousness.

• Education:
• B.A. in English, University of Texas at Tyler (2013)
• M.A. in Journalism, University of Texas at Austin (2015)
• Ph.D. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2018)
• Research Interests: Explores mediated time perception, archival media’s role in memory preservation, and the sociological implications of digitizing news archives. Utilizes mixed methods including psychophysiological studies and discourse analysis.
• Professional Roles:
• Department Coordinator for Sports Communication Minor
• Interim Adviser for Patriot Talon student newspaper

His publications examine topics like 1980s computer magazine discourse and mediated temporal consciousness through online archives. Britt’s work emphasizes the intersection of technology, memory, and cultural preservation in an increasingly digital world.