Matt Eichner
Assistant Professor-in-Residence of Journalism
Expertise:
Journalism, Sports journalism, Local journalism, Visual media
Biography
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Greenspun College of Urban Affairs professor Matt Eichner has taught a variety of university-level journalism courses — from beginning news writing to photojournalism to editing and design — since 2011.
Eichner's research interests center around trust in journalism and sports journalism. His doctoral dissertation, "," theorized the role of student-athletes as media producers within the first iteration of the College Football Playoff and advocated for their compensation.
Prior to academia, the award-winning journalist worked as a reporter, photographer, copy editor, managing editor, and sports editor at newspapers across the Pacific Northwest.
Education
- Ph.D., Communications and Media Studies, University of Oregon
- M.A., Communications and Leadership, Gonzaga University
- B.A., English, Montana State University-Bozeman
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Inside JMS
In the inaugural episode of season 3 of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Dr. Matt Eichner, who joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Matt shares his unique journey from a diverse journalism career, including stints as a sports editor and managing editor, to transitioning into academia.