Wafa Unus, Fitchburg State University
CCN Faculty Champion
Center for Community News
BIO
Dr. Wafa Unus is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts, where she also advises the student-run newspaper, The Point. She is the author of "A Newsman in the Nixon White House: The Enduring Conflict between Journalistic Truth and Presidential Image," a critical examination of the interplay between journalism and presidential image-making. Her broader research interests include science reporting, media ethics, the interplay between minority populations and the press, and local journalism.
At Fitchburg State, Dr. Unus has been instrumental in creating a vibrant news culture, leading the development of a Political Journalism minor and a collaborative newsroom initiative aimed at addressing local news gaps. Her work enriches academic discourse and actively engages with the community, fostering stronger connections between local journalism and civic participation.
Bio
Dr. Wafa Unus is an Associate Professor of Journalism at Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts, where she also advises the student-run newspaper, The Point. She is the author of "A Newsman in the Nixon White House: The Enduring Conflict between Journalistic Truth and Presidential Image," a critical examination of the interplay between journalism and presidential image-making. Her broader research interests include science reporting, media ethics, the interplay between minority populations and the press, and local journalism.
At Fitchburg State, Dr. Unus has been instrumental in creating a vibrant news culture, leading the development of a Political Journalism minor and a collaborative newsroom initiative aimed at addressing local news gaps. Her work enriches academic discourse and actively engages with the community, fostering stronger connections between local journalism and civic participation.