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Dr. Meghan Mahoney

Professor

College of Arts & Humanities - Communication Studies

Bio

Dr. L. Meghan Mahoney is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies. She joined the faculty in 2011.

Mahoney regularly publishes on issues related to new media audiences, technology & behavior change. She is coauthor of the book, “Handbook of Media Management and Business” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2021), recipient of the 2021 Richard Picard Book Award for its significant contribution to the field. She is also coauthor of the textbook, "Strategic Social Media: From Marketing to Social Change" (Wiley, 2017).

Mahoney holds a Ph.D. from Ohio University School of Media Arts & Studies. She currently teaches Strategic Social Media and Media Audiences.

Education

  • B.A., York College of Pennsylvania
  • M.A., West Chester University
  • Ph.D., Ohio University