Faculty Recognition
Our distinguished faculty are award-winning scholars and leaders in the fields of communication, journalism, public relations and public diplomacy. Below you can find our award-winning faculty of the 2020-2021 school year.
2021-22 Faculty Recognition
Christina Dunbar-Hester
Associate Professor
Recipient of the 2021 ASIS&T Best Information Science Book Award for her book Hacking Diversity: The Politics of Inclusion in Open Technology Cultures, awarded by The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T).
Robert Scheer
Clinical Professor of Communication
Awarded a first-place 2020 National Arts and Entertainment Award by the Los Angeles Press Club for his KCRW interview with film producer Janet Yang.
Amara Aguilar
Associate Professor of Professional Practice
Awarded the Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award from the Society of Professional Journalists.