Andrew M. Abernathy

Andrew M. Abernathy is an assistant professor at OSU's School of Media & Strategic Communications. Abernathy conducts mixed-methods research at the intersection of teaching, learning, media, and society. His research in experiantial and equity-oriented remediation in journalism & mass communication received the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication's 2023 Campbell Research Award, and his current research interests explore the ethical integration generative AI in creative and classroom contexts, media literacy, and alternative assessment methods. His research has been published in Journalism & Mass Communication Educator, Journal of Media Education, Teaching Journalism & Mass Communication, and the Journal of Marketing Communication. 

A former journalist and public relations practitioner, Abernathy worked in professional media roles for more than 15 years before joining the OSU faculty in 2020. His professional work has been published by more than 50 publications and has been recognized by the National Association of Business Publications Editors, the Southern Public Relations Federation, the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters, and more.

His primary teaching interests include introductory and advanced media writing, campaign planning, market research and more. In 2024, Abernthy received the CAS Outstanding Club Advisor for his work with OSU's Strategic Communications Club. He served as a 2024-25 research group fellow with the OSU Center for Humanities and was a 2025 finalist for OSU's Regents Distinguished Teaching Award. He curently serves as a Community News Champion with the Center for Community News at the University of Vermont.