SCHOLAR | TEACHER | LEADER | ADVOCATE
Hi, I’m Patrick.
I’m a journalism professor, researcher, and coach who studies how journalism is taught, practiced, and lived. My work explores news literacy, professional identity, trust and engagement, and LGBTQIA+ issues, primarily through the lenses of education and ethics.
At Marquette University, I teach courses on journalism ethics, children and media, and journalism studies. Before entering academia, I was a high school teacher, journalism mentor, and program director, roles that continue to shape my commitment to inclusive, student-centered learning.
At the heart of everything I do is a commitment to justice, education, and care. I’m here to help reshape journalism into something more reflective, more accountable and more human.
I BELIEVE THAT EVERYTHING THAT CONTRADICTS CAN COEXIST IN HARMONY.
ABOUT ME
I am an Assistant Professor of Journalism at Marquette University. My work centers on finding a pathway toward more just and equitable futures in journalism and media practice, position journalism as a solution to plaguing concerns about democracy and news’ place within it. My time as a high school teacher and journalism advisor helped shape my desire to be a voice for the voiceless in my teaching, service, and research. Because of my years in the classroom, I bring a transformative pragmatist approach to my work.
Quick Jump
INK & AIRWAVES
Take a listen to a podcast my students and I produce about the impact of news literacy on the journalism profession.
Student-produced seasons publish in the spring semester; interviews with professionals about their jobs and news literacy publish in the fall semester.
I&A SEASON 1 focuses on the alternative press. SEASON 2 will focus on local news and the communities they serve.
Patrick R. Johnson, Ph.D., MJE 