2020 Faculty Election
Ryan Thornburg
Running for: Division 9: School of Journalism and Media
- Associate Professor
- Hussman School of Journalism and Media
- Appointed: 2007
- MA, The George Washington University, 2001
- Candidate Website
UNC Service
Chair, Community Engagement & Civic Impact Subcommittee, UNC Data Science Initiative Steering Committee, August - November 2019.
Faculty Mentor, Johnston Scholars Awards Program, July 2013-May 2019.
Director, Reese News Lab, School of Journalism & Media, January 2017-January 2019.
Member, Board of Directors, DTH Publishing Corporation, August 2009-December 2017.
Director, M.A. Program, School of Journalism & Media August 2015-January 2017.
Faculty Liaison to the Honor System, March 2013-June 2017.
Member, Subcommittee on Academic Regulations, Academic Plan Steering Committee, 2012-2013.
Candidate Statement
I look forward to representing my colleagues' interest on the Faculty Council, keeping them informed of campus-wide challenges and opportunities facing faculty and helping connect their unique skills and perspectives with the University's overall mission.
