Mass Communications Faculty
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Akhavan-Majid, Roya
Professor of Mass Communications, Chairperson
B.A. 1977, University of Minnesota.
M.A. 1984, University of Minnesota.
Ph.D. 1988, University of Minnesota.
Research Interests: International mass communication, including media
policy and structural issues in the U.S., Japan and China.
Email: rmajid@stcloudstate.edu
Ahmed, Niaz
Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
M.S. 1986, City University of New York-BC
Ph.D. 1996, University of Southern Mississippi
Senior Fulbright Scholar
Founder of NewIdeaTrade.com--an award-winning and internationally acclaimed
forum for intellectual property.
Research Interests: International mass communication, new media, Internet marketing,
and democratization of electronic media in Asia.
Email: nahmed@stcloudstate.edu
Bradley, Vertna
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.F.A. 1998, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
M.F.A. 2004, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Ph.D. 2007, The European Graduate School, Saas Fee, Switzerland
Research Interests: Experimental film & video production, film theory, media literacy, cultural studies, broadcast journalism
Email: vpbradley@stcloudstate.edu
Dick, Marie
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1992, Bethel College
M.A. 1995, Wichita State University
Ph.D. 2004, Purdue University
Research Interests: Health communication, critical and cultural media studies,
and scientific communication.
Drazenovich, Dana
Instructor of Mass Communications
B.S. 1992, St. Cloud State University
M.S. 2006, St. Cloud State University
Email: djdrazenovich@stcloudstate.edu
Eden, Mark
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
BFA 1973, Pratt Institute--New York
MFA 2003, Vermont College, Vermont
Research Interests: Confluence of text and visual image and the resultant
redefinitions and distortion inherent therein.
Email: maeden@stcloudstate.edu
Fish, Marjorie J.
Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1975, SUNY-Albany
M.A. 1980, California State University-Fresno
Ph.D.
1984, University of Texas at Austin
Research Interests: Feminist studies, documentary film and critical cultural
analysis of the mass media.
Email: mfish@stcloudstate.edu
Heinrich, Lisa L.
Associate Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1971, Vanderbilt University
M.A. 1973, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D. 1977, Vanderbilt University
Research Interests: International media (particularly Russian and British),
public relations training, graduate studies, and student placement and
alumni relations.
Email: lheinrich@stcloudstate.edu
Huntzicker, William E.
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1968, Montana State University
M.A. 1973,University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D. 1979, University of Minnesota-Twin
Cities
Research Interests: Critical analysis of the mass media, the process
of creating and maintaining stereotypes, promotion and development of
the American West, history of mass communication, and 19th century newspapers.
Email: wehuntzicker@stcloudstate.edu
Martin, Gregory
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.S. 1973, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
M.A. 1976, Curriculum and Instruction: Public Visual Communications, Television, Photography and Film, with Communications Philosophy
Email: gmartin@stcloudstate.edu
Mills, Mark
B.S. 1976, University of Iowa
M.A. 1991, Journalism, University of Maryland
M.A. 1993, English, St. Cloud State University
Email: mlmills@stcloudstate.edu
Peng, Zengjun
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1985, Nankai University, China
B.A. 1987, Peking University, China
M.A. 1997, Missouri School of Journalism
Ph.D. 2005, Missouri School of Journalism
Research Interests: News media process and effect, international news and communication, and health communication.
Email: zpeng@stcloudstate.edu
Przytula, Tomasz Piotr
Professor of Mass Communications
M.A. 1978, University of Lodz (Poland)
M.A. 1982, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Ph.D. 1995, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Senior Fulbright Scholar
Research Interests: International public relations and advertising, media
effects, emergence of independent media in Central Europe, underground
media in formerly communist countries, media monopolization, journalistic
ethics, holocaust studies and developments in Polish media.
Email: piotr@stcloudstate.edu
Rudolph, Roger L.
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1977, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
M.B.A. 1982, College of Saint Thomas
Ph.D. 2000, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Research Interests: Strategic brand development and psychology of advertising.
Email: rlrudolph@stcloudstate.edu
Tiberghien, Gretchen APR
Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1967, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, Minn.
M.S. 1969, Kansas State University in Pittsburg, Kans.
Email: gtiberghien@stcloudstate.edu
Vadnie, Michael
Professor of Mass Communications
B.A. 1970, College of Saint Thomas
J.D. 1981, University of North Dakota
Email: mvadnie@stcloudstate.edu
