Meet the dedicated faculty and staff of Norfolk State University's Department of Mass Communications and Journalism. Our team brings together academic knowledge, real-world experience, and a shared passion for helping students succeed. Through engaging instruction, meaningful mentorship, and a commitment to student growth, we create opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop their talents, and build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today's ever-changing media landscape.
Faculty
Terry Marsh, Ph.D.
Chair and Associate Professor
757-823-8781
wtmarsh@nsu.edu
Areas of expertise: Media Production, Media Technology and Critical Issues in Media
Tony Atwater, Ph.D.
Professor
757-823-2660
tatwater@nsu.edu
Areas of expertise: Media Writing and Mass Communication Theory
Cathy Jackson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator
757-823-2442
cmjackson@nsu.edu
Areas of expertise: Film Criticism, Copy Editing and Media Ethics
Proshot Kalami, Ph.D
757-823-2862
pkalami@nsu.edu
William Hart, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
757-823-2261
wbhart@nsu.edu
Areas of expertise: Intercultural Communication, Global Media, Media Research and Media Theory
April Woodard
757-823-8330
awoodard@nsu.edu
Support Staff
Lateef Gibson
Video Specialist
Media Services
757-823-2397
lmgibson@nsu.edu
Eldrick Rawls
Video Engineer
Media Services
757-823-8829
earawls@nsu.edu
Lynda Barrett
Administrative Assistant
757-823-8330