Why Marquette?
I came to Marquette in 1978 as Dean of the College of Journalism. I have remained at Marquette because it balances research and teaching in its programs and is concerned with the welfare of its students.

Research Interests
International Communication, particularly Africa and Asia
Professional Affiliations
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
African Studies Association

Professional Experience
Reporting and Editing: Shanghai (PRC) Daily, Charlotte (NC) News, Madison (WI) Capital Times, San Jose (CA) Mercury News, The Associated Press (Wisconsin, Chicago);
Wisconsin AP Legislative Correspondent; Washington correspondent for a group of newspapers

Public Relations: News Director, Public Information Office, Ft. Jackson,
S.C.; Director of News and Publications, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Recent Publications
The World News Prism, 7th Edition, with William A. Hachten. Blackwell Publishing, 2006.

Awards
Fulbright grants for teaching/research in Kenya (1985-86); Uganda (1989-91); China (2001-03). Ford Foundation teaching grant in Nigeria (1971-73).