Curriculum Vitae

WILSON HUGH LOWREY

EDUCATION

August 2000Ph.D. Mass Communication, The University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Dissertation: “Explaining variability in degree of control over work processes among occupational subgroups in news organizations: The case of newspaper presentation work”

May 1990M.A. Mass Communication, The University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.

Thesis: “Radio in rural Guatemala: Three case studies”

May 1985B.A. English, Davidson College, Davidson, N.C.

ACADEMIC AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Fall 2012 to presentProfessor with tenure, Dept. of Journalism & Creative Media, The University of Alabama,

Tuscaloosa, Ala. Chair, Dept. of Journalism, 2013-2016Reese Phifer Fellow of Journalism, 2018-2021

Fall 2007 to Summer 2012Associate Professor with tenure, Dept. of Journalism, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Fall 2003 to Summer 2007Assistant Professor, Dept. of Journalism, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Fall 2000 to Spring 2003Assistant Professor, Dept. of Communication, Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss.

May 1999-August 2000Research assistant, Cox Center for International Journalism Training and Research. Grady College of

Journalism and Mass Communication, The University of Georgia.

August 1986-August 1997Opinion desk manager/designer/artist, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta, Ga., 1992-1997Designer, illustrator, Athens Banner-Herald/Daily News, Athens, Ga., 1990-1992

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RESEARCH

Books

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (under contract). Russian regional media: Struggle and survival in the heartland. New York: Peter Lang.

Hollifield, A., Sylvie, G., Wick, J. & Lowrey, W. (2015). Media management: A case study approach, 4th ed. New York: Routledge.

Lowrey, W. & Gade, P. (Eds.) (2011). Changing the news: The forces shaping journalism in uncertain times. New York: Routledge.

Monographs

Lowrey, W. (2012). Journalism innovation and the ecology of news production. Journalism and Communication Monographs, 14, 214-287.

Lowrey, W. (1991). Radio as a Medium for Development in Rural Guatemala: Three Case Studies. The James M. Cox Jr. Center for International Mass Communication Training and Research, Athens, Ga.

Refereed journal articles

Lowrey, W. & Sherrill, L. (forthcoming). Fields and ecologies: Meso-level spatial approaches and the study of journalistic change. Communication Theory.

Lowrey, W., Broussard, R. & Sherrill, L. (forthcoming). Data journalism and black-boxed data sets. Newspaper Research Journal.

Lowrey, W., Sherrill, L. & Broussard, R. (2019). Field and ecology approaches to journalism innovation: The role of ancillary organizations. Journalism Studies.

Arenberg, T. & Lowrey, W. (2018). The Impact of Web Metrics on Community News Decisions: A Resource Dependence Perspective. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly.

Lowrey, W. & Hou, L. (2018). All Forest, No Trees? Data journalism and the construction of abstract categories. Journalism: Theory, Practice and Criticism.

Kim, E. & Lowrey, W. (2018). Does local news side with local organizations? A case study of boosterism and dependence on local and national sources. International Journal of Sport Communication.

Lowrey W. & Daniels, G. (2017). The impact of 10 years of community journalism education. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly.

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Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2016). Russian Regional Media: Fragmented Community, Fragmented Online Practices. Digital Journalism.

Lowrey, W. & Shan, Z. (2016). Journalism’s fortune tellers: Constructing the future of news. Journalism: Theory, Practice and Criticism.

Lowrey, W. & Kim, E. (2016). Hyperlocal news coverage: A population ecology perspective. Mass Communication and Society. 19(5), 694-714.

Lowrey, W. (2015). The emergence and development of news fact-checking sites: Institutional logics and population ecology. Journalism Studies.

Kim, K.S. & Lowrey, W. (2014). The effects of multi‐platform news use and types of citizenship on audience’s perception of journalists’ role and authority. Korean Journal of Communication Studies 22, 55-76.

Kim, Y. & Lowrey, W. (2014). Who are citizen journalists in the social media environment? Personal and social determinants of citizen journalism activities. Digital Journalism 3, 298-314.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2014). Shifting institutional orders and responses to technological disruption among local journalists in Russia and the U.S. International Communication Gazette 76, 552-574.

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2014). Preventive Journalism as a Means of Controlling Regional Media in Russia. Global Media and Communication 10, 35-52.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2013). One Profession-Multiple Identities: Russian Regional Reporters' Perceptions of the Professional Community Mass Communication and Society 16(5).

Mackay, J.B. & Lowrey, W. (2012). Credibility Divide: Reader Trust of Online Newspapers and Blogs. Journal of Media Sociology 3, 39-57.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2012). Managed mediocrity? Regional journalists’ perspectives on a ‘pampers generation’ of Russian reporters. Journalism Practice 6, 264-279.

Lowrey, W., Parrott, S. & Meade, T. (2011). When blogs become organizations. Journalism: Theory, Practice and Criticism 12(3), 243-259. (Lead article)

McKenzie, C., Lowrey, W., Hays, H., Chung, J.C. & Woo, C.W. (2011). Listening to news audiences: the impact of community structure and economic factors. Mass Communication and Society 14(3), 375-395.

Lowrey, W. (2011). Institutionalism, News Organizations and Innovation. Journalism Studies, 12(1), 64-79.

Lowrey, W. & Woo, C.W. (2010). The news organization in uncertain times: Business or institution? Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 87(1), 41-61.

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Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2010). Institutional Legitimacy and Russian News: Case Studies of Four Regional Newspapers. Political Communication, 27(3), 275-288.

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2010). Seeking safe ground: Russian regional journalists’ withdrawal from civic service journalism. Journalism Studies, 11(3), 343-358.

Lowrey, W. & Kim, K.S. (2009). Online News Media and Advanced Learning: A Test of Cognitive Flexibility Theory. Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, 53(4), 547-566.

Lowrey, W., Young, M. & Cain, B. (2008). Traditional and Nontraditional Radio News Formats: Comparing Retention, Involvement, Attention and the Perception of Credibility. Journal of Radio and Audio Media Communication, 15(2), 136-149.

Lowrey, W., Brozana, A. & Mackay, J. (2008). Toward a measure of community journalism. Mass Communication and Society, 10(4), 1-26.

Lowrey, W. & Mackay, J. (2008). Journalism and Blogging: A Test of a Model of Occupational Competition. Journalism Practice, 2(1), 64-81.

Lowrey, W., Evans, W., Gower, K.K., Robinson, J.A., Ginter, P.M., McCormick, L.C. & Abdolrasulnia, M. (2007). Effective media communication of disasters: Pressing problems and recommendations. BMC Public Health, 7 (June), 97-105.

Anderson, W. & Lowrey, W. (2007). What factors influence control over work in the journalism/public relations dynamic? An application of theory from the sociology of occupations. Mass Communication & Society, 10(4), 385-402.

Lowrey, W. (2006). Cognitive shortcuts, the constraints of commitment, and managers’ attitudes about newspaper-TV partnerships. Journal of Media Economics 19(4), 241-258.

Lowrey, W. (2006). Mapping the journalism-blogging relationship. Journalism: Theory, Practice and Criticism 7(4), 477-500.

Lowrey, W., Gower, K.K., Evans, W.A. & Mackay, J. (2006). Assessing newspaper preparedness for public health emergencies. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, 83(2), 362-380.

Lowrey, W. & Anderson, W. (2006). The impact of Internet use on the public perception of physicians: A perspective from the sociology of professions literature. Health Communication, 19, 125-131.

Lowrey, W. (2005). Commitment to newspaper-TV partnering: A test of the impact of institutional isomorphism. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, 82, 495-514. (Lead article)

Lowrey, W. & Anderson, W. (2005). The journalist behind the curtain: Participatory functions on the internet and their impact on perceptions of the work of journalism. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 10(3).

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Lowrey, W., Daniels, G. & Becker, L.B. (2005). Predictors of convergence curricula in journalism and mass communication programs. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, 60, 32-46.

Lowrey, W. & Becker, L.B. (2004). Commitment to journalistic work: Do high school and college activities matter? Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 81, 528-545.

Lowrey, W. (2004). Media dependency during a large-scale social disruption. Mass Communication & Society, 7, 339-357.

Lowrey, W. (2004). More control, but not clarity, in non-linear Web stories. Newspaper Research Journal, 25, 83-97.

Lowrey, W., Becker, L.B. & Punathambekar, A. (2003). Determinants of newsroom use of staff expertise: The case of international news. Gazette: The International Journal for Communication Studies, 65, 41-63.

Lowrey, W. (2003). Normative conflict in the newsroom: The case of digital photo manipulation. Journal of Mass Media Ethics, 18, 123-142.

Lowrey, W. (2003). What influences small newspapers to decide to publish online news? Newspaper Research Journal. 24, 83-90.

Lowrey, W. (2002). Explaining variability in newspaper design: An examination of the role of newsroom subgroups. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 79, 348-367.

Lowrey, W. (2002). Word people vs. picture people: Normative differences and strategies for control over work among newsroom subgroups. Mass Communication and Society, 5, 411-432.

Lowrey, W. (2002). The influential designer: Explaining variability in control over news presentation work. Visual Communication Quarterly. 9, 4-13.

Lowrey, W. & Becker, L.B. (2001). The impact of technological skill on job-finding success in the mass communication labor market. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 78, 754-770.

Becker, L. B. & Lowrey, W. (2000). Monitoring the U.S. Journalism and Mass Communication Labor Market: Findings, History and Methods of an Ongoing Survey Project. Australian Journalism Review. 22, 20-36.

Becker, L. B., Lowrey, W., Claussen, D.S., Anderson, W.A. (2000). Why does the beat go on? Newspaper Research Journal. 21, 2-16.

Becker, L. B., Kosicki, G.M., Lowrey, W., Prine, J. & Punathambekar, A. (2000). Undergrad Enrollments Level Off, Graduate Education Declines. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, 55, 68-80.

Becker, L. B., Lauf, E. & Lowrey, W. (1999). Differential employment rates in the journalism and mass communication labor force based on gender, race and ethnicity: Exploring the impact of affirmative action. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 76, 631-645.

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Becker, L. B., Kosicki, G.M., Hammatt, H., Lowrey, W., Shin, S.C. & Wilson, J.M. (1999). Annual survey of enrollment and degrees awarded. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator, 54, 5-22 Autumn: Pp. 4-21.

Lowrey, W. (1999). From map to machine: Conceptualizing and designing news on the net. Newspaper Research Journal. 20, 14-27.

Lowrey, W. (1999). Routine news: The power of the organization in visual journalism. Visual Communication Quarterly. 6, 10-15.

Book chapters

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2018). Regional Russian journalism: Paths to independence and financial survival. In E. Freedman, R. Goodman and E. Steyn (Eds.), Critical Perspectives on Journalistic Beliefs and Actions: Global Experiences. New York: Routledge.

Lowrey, W. (2018). Journalism as institution. In T.P Vos (Ed.), Handbooks of Communication Science: Journalism. Berlin: De Gruyter.

Lowrey, W. (2016). Digital networks and role performance. In C. Mellado, L. Hellmueller, & W. Donsbach (Eds.), Journalistic Role Performance: Concepts, Models, and Measures. New York: Routledge.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2015). News media ecosystems and population dynamics: A cross-cultural analysis. In C. Paterson, D. Lee, A. Saha and A. Zoellner (Eds.), Advancing Media Production (pp. 79-94). London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Lowrey, W. (2015). Ecologies and fields: Changes across time in organizational forms and boundaries. In T. P. Vos and F. Heinderyckx (Eds.), Gatekeeping Theory in Transition (pp. 141-160). New York: Routledge.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2012). Post-objectivity and local Russian journalism. In St. John, B. & Johnson, K. (Eds.), News with a view: Journalism beyond objectivity (pp. 135-152). New York: McFarland & Co.

Lowrey, W. (2012). News: Once and future institution? In W. Lowrey and P. Gade (Eds.), Changing the news: The forces shaping journalism in uncertain times (pp. 136-156). New York: Routledge.

Lowrey, W. (2011). The challenge of measuring community journalism. In B. Reader (ed.), The Foundations of Community Journalism: A Primer for Research (pp. 87-103). London: Sage.

Lowrey, W. (2009). Institutional roadblocks: Assessing journalism’s response to changing audiences. In Z. Papacharissi (ed.), Journalism and Citizenship: New Agendas. Routledge.

Lowrey, W. & Latta, J. (2008). The routines of blogging. In C. Paterson & D. Domingo (eds.), Making Online News. (pp. 185-197). New York: Peter Lang.

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Lowrey, W. & Choi, J. (2006). The web news story and cognitive flexibility. In X. Li (ed.), Internet Newspapers, Making of a Mainstream Medium (pp. 99-120). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.

Lowrey, W. (2004). Gender, occupational knowledge and control over work in the newspaper newsroom. In K. Ross & M. DeBruin (eds.), Identities at Work: Gender and Professionalism in Media Organizations (pp. 17-46). Cresskill, NJ: Hampton Press, Inc.

Textbooks

Lowrey, W. (2017). Mechanics of Media Writing, 2nd ed. (online textbook). Dubuque, Iowa: Great River Technologies.

Lowrey, W. (2007). Mechanics of Media Writing (online textbook). Dubuque, Iowa: Great River Technologies.

Encyclopedia entries

Lowrey, W. (2016). Pack Journalism. In G. Stempel (ed.), The 21st Century Voting: An Encyclopedia of Who Votes, How They Vote and Why. (pp. 317-319). Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO.

Lowrey, W. (2016). Political Cartoons. In G. Stempel (ed.), The 21st Century Voting: An Encyclopedia of Who Votes, How They Vote and Why (pp. 330-332). Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO.

Lowrey, W. (2016). The One-Party Press. In G. Stempel (ed.), The 21st Century Voting: An Encyclopedia of Who Votes, How They Vote and Why (pp. 314-315). Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO.

Lowrey, W. (2014). News Routines. In The Concise Encyclopedia of Communication W. Donsbach (Ed.). Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers.

Lowrey, W. (2008). News Routines. In The International Encyclopedia of Communication W. Donsbach (Ed.). Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishers.

Book reviews

Lowrey, W. (2014). Media and Social Inequality [Review of the book Media and Social Inequality: Innovations in Community Structure Research by John Pollock]. Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly.

Lowrey, W. (2011). News at Work [Review of the book News at Work: Imitation in an age of newsroom abundance by Pablo Boczkowski]. Political Communication.

Lowrey, W. (2009). Blogging: Digital Media and Society Series [Review of the book Blogging: Digital Media and Society Series by Jill Walker Rettberg]. Mass Communication and Society.

Lowrey, W. (2008). Blogwars [Review of the book Blogwars, by David D. Perlmutter]. International Journal of Press and Politics.

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Lowrey, W. (2004). Designing for newspapers and magazines. [Review of the book Designing for newspapers and magazines by Chris Frost]. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly. 81, 704-705.

Publications (commentary, service)

Lowrey, W. (November 2005). Message from the Head: Teachers can do too. LeadTime (AEJMC Newspaper Division publication). 1.

Lowrey, W. (November 2005). What’s next for newspapers? LeadTime. 3.

Lowrey, W. (March 2006). Online discussion sparks debate. LeadTime. 1.

Lowrey, W. (March 2005). Panels set for San Antonio. LeadTime. 1, 3.

Lowrey, W. (January 2002). The influential designer. News Photographer 57(1): 4-14. (Report for the Society of News Design; research funded by SND.)

Becker, L. B., Kosicki, G. M., Prine, J., and Lowrey, W. (2000). 1999 annual survey of JMC graduates,” AEJMC News, 34 (1): 1, 6-9.

Becker, L. B., & Lowrey, W. (1999). “An evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of the Knight International Press Fellowship program.” Report to the Knight Foundation.

Becker, L.B., Kosicki, G.M., Hammatt, H., Lowrey, W. & Shin, S.C. (1999). Job market remains favorable for JMC graduates, AEJMC News, 1999, 33 (1): 1, 6-9.

Grant reports, industry reports

Lowrey, W., Evans, W. & Gower, K. (2005). “Newspapers and community disasters: How prepared are newspapers for public health threats and other community emergencies?” Report to the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association.

Lowrey, W. (2004). “Models for Convergence of Local Broadcast and Print Operations: Implications for Industry and Academia.” Report to the National Association of Broadcasters.

Lowrey, W. (2003). “Political advertisements: Getting them back in the newspaper.” Report to the Mississippi Press Association. (Collaborated with researchers at The Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University.)

Lowrey, W. (2002). “The State of Online News in Mississippi.” Report to the Mississippi Press Association, funded by the MPA.

Becker, L. B., & Lowrey, W. (1999). “An evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of the Knight International Press Fellowship program.” Report to the Knight Foundation.

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GRANTS

Research grants, funded

South Central Center for Public Health Preparedness. “Media response to terrorism and other threats to public health.” Co-PI. Subaward from University of Alabama at Birmingham, in turn funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. $75,000. August 1, 2005 - September 30, 2006. Co-Principal Investigator.

University of Alabama Research Advisory Committee. “A test of the cognitive flexibility format on web news stories.” $4,080. June 2004 to June 2006. Principal Investigator.

National Association of Broadcasters. “Models for convergence of local broadcast and print operations: implications for industry and academia.” $4,188. March 31, 2003 - April 30, 2004. Principal Investigator.

Office of the Vice-President for Research, Mississippi State University. “The relationship between dependency on mass media and effects from mass media during a social crisis: The case of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.” Funded through a Research Initiation Grant. $6,000. January 24, 2002 - January 31, 2003. Principal Investigator.

Mississippi Press Association. “The state of online news in Mississippi.” $600. August 23, 2001 - June 22, 2002. Principal Investigator.

Society for News Design. Grant for research on factors that influence visual journalists’ ability to influence newsroom decisions. $1,500. September 1999 - September 2000. Principal Investigator.

Research grant proposals, unfunded

National Science Foundation. Amount requested: $165,123. “Submissiveness and subversiveness: An analysis of Russian media trajectories in censored environment.” January 2012. Co-Principal Investigator.

National Science Foundation. Amount requested: $141,463. “Predictors of innovation for knowledge organizations in network structures: the case of newspaper organizations.” March 2010. Principal Investigator. Revision and resubmission encouraged.

Knight Challenge. Amount requested: $300,000. “NewsTester,” a project that would generate information for news organizations about best practices for testing innovation. February 2010. Principal Investigator.

Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, Department of Homeland Security. “Media, journalists, and public emergency preparedness.” Subaward from Johns Hopkins University (JHU), in turn funded by the Department of Homeland Security. $15 million awarded to JHU. Subaward estimated in range of $15,000 to $80,000 not ultimately forthcoming. March 2007. Co- Principal Investigator.

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National Science Foundation. Amount requested: $162,000. Study of communication patterns in communities affected by Hurricane Katrina. October 2005. Co- Principal Investigator.

Homeland Security Center for Behavioral and Social Aspects of Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism. Co-investigator in grant proposal to the Homeland Security Center for Behavioral and Social Aspects of Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism. October 2004. Co- Principal Investigator.

National Association of Broadcasters. Amount requested: $8,100. April 2002. Did not receive funding. Principal investigator.

Teaching grants, funded

Alabama Press Association Foundation. College Media Writing Center (mentor stipends). Approximately $3,000 each year, 2007-2015.

Schillig Special Teaching Project grant for presentation equipment for editing lab, Department of Communication, Mississippi State University. $2,030. April 2003.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

General awards and recognition

Outstanding Educator of the Year Award, Newspaper and Online News Division, AEJMC. August 2013.

Research awards and recognition

First place faculty paper award, with co-author Tom Arenberg. “Impact of Web Metrics on Community News Decisions: A Resource Dependence Perspective.” Community Journalism Interest Group, AEJMC National Convention. Chicago, IL. August 2017. Second author.

Research featured in “The most interesting new digital and social media research,” Harvard NiemanLab. August 6, 2018. Retrieved from http://www.niemanlab.org/2018/08/echoing-the-network-the-most-interesting-new-digital-and-social-media-research/

First place faculty paper award, with co-author George Daniels. “The Impact of 10 Years of Community Journalism Education.” Kettering Foundation and AEJMC Presidential Special Call, AEJMC national convention, Minneapolis, MN. August 2016. First author.

Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly publishing panel, “Top Scholars Look Toward and Reflect on the Tenure Process.” AEJMC national convention. St. Louis, Mo. August 2011.

First-place faculty paper award. “Multiple Identities: Russian Regional Reporters’ Perceptions of the Professional Community.” International Communication Division, AEJMC national convention. August 2010. Second author.

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Third-place faculty paper award. “When blogs become organizations.” Comm Tech and Policy Division, AEJMC national convention. August 2009. First author.

First-place faculty paper award. “Mapping the blogging-journalism relationship.” Comm Tech and Policy Division, AEJMC national convention. August 2005. Sole author.

First-place faculty paper award. “Everyone else has a TV weatherman on the weather page: Institutional isomorphism and commitment to newspaper-TV partnering.” Newspaper Division, AEJMC national convention. August 2004. First author.

First-place faculty paper award, “Linear vs. non-linear web stories: An assessment of reader perceptions, knowledge acquisition and reader feedback.” Newspaper Division, AEJMC national convention. August 2002. Sole author.

First-place faculty paper award. “Word People vs. Picture People: Normative Differences and Strategies for Control Over Work Among Newsroom Subgroups.” Newspaper Division, AEJMC Southeast Colloquium. March 2001. Sole author.

Student paper award (top three). “Altered Plates: Photo Manipulation and the Search for News Value in the 1920s and the 1990s.” Visual Communication Division, AEJMC national convention. August 1998. Sole author.

Invited lectures

Invited talk, “Community and population ecologies,” DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy, Duke University (scheduled for Oct. 4, 2019).

Invited talk, “Fields, ecologies and institutions.” UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Chapel Hill, NC, Feb. 2019.

Invited lecture, “Fields, ecologies and contours of change in journalism.” Visiting Lecturer Series, Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences. East Lansing, Mich. Feb. 2017.

Invited talk, “News and web metrics.” Journalism and the Public Sphere Conference, University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication. Athens, Ga. Oct. 2016.

Invited talk, “News organizations, isomorphism and loose coupling.” UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Chapel Hill, NC. Oct. 2015.

Keynote speech, “Institutional and ecological approaches in news sociology.” UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication Spring Research Colloquium, Chapel Hill, NC. May 2013.

Invited lecture, “9-11, Uncertainty and the Media.” University of Mississippi Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics. Oxford, Miss. Oct. 2011.

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Teaching awards and recognition

Teaching Excellence Award, CCIS Board of Visitors. Spring 2007.

Commitment to Teaching Award, UA Kappa Tau Alpha student chapter. Spring 2007.

Outstanding Faculty Award, IMAGE-MSU, student group dedicated to improving opportunities for minority students at Mississippi State University. Spring 2003.

Nominated by a university-wide committee of faculty, alumni and students for a Mississippi State University Alumni Association Faculty Award. Spring 2002.

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Georgia. Teaching performance of recipients rank in the top 10 percent of all TAs serving the University. Spring 2000.

Outstanding Graduate Student, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia. Spring 2000 (recognition of class performance, teaching and research).

PRESENTATIONS

Conference papers

Sherrill, L., Zhang, J., Singleton, B., Deavours, D., Liu, Y., Towry, N., Kuang, K. & Lowrey, W. Journalism’s backstage players: A population ecology and roles analysis of the enduring journalism professional association. Paper presented to the Media Management, Economics and Entrepreneurship Division of the Association of Journalism and Mass Communication Educators, Toronto.

Kim, B., Lowrey, W. & Heath, W. (2019). The Role of Local News Organizations for Social Cohesion in Small, Large, and Global-Local Communities. Paper presented to the Journalism Studies Division of the International Communication Association, Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W., Broussard, R. & Sherrill, L. (2018). Data journalism and black-boxed data sets. Presented to the Newspaper and Online News Division of the Association of Journalism and Mass Communication Educators, Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W., Sherrill, L. & Broussard, R. (2018). Field and Ecological Explanations of Data Journalism Innovation: A Focus on the Role of Ancillary Organizations. Presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division of the Association of Journalism and Mass Communication Educators, Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W. & Sherrill, L. (2018). Fields, ecologies, worlds: Meso-level spatial approaches and the study of journalistic change. Presented to the Journalism Studies Division of the International Communication Association conference, Prague.

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Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2018). Poverty and morality: A field theory analysis of Russia’s struggling provincial journalism. Presented to the Media Industry Division of the International Communication Association, Prague.

Arenberg, T. & Lowrey, W. (2017). The Impact of Web Metrics on Community News Decisions: A Resource Dependence Perspective. Presentation to the Community Journalism Interest Group of the Association of Journalism & Mass Communication Educators. Chicago, IL.*Top faculty paper, Community Journalism Interest Group

Lowrey, W. & Hou, J. (2017). All forest, no trees? Data journalism and the construction of abstract categories. Presentation to the Newspaper and Online News Division of the Association of Journalism & Mass Communication Educators. Chicago, IL.

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2017). Russia and the U.S. Election. Paper presented to the Russian Communication Division of the International Communication Association, San Diego, CA.

Lowrey, W. & Arenberg, T. (2016). Journalism by the numbers. Presentation to the Media and the Public Sphere conference, Athens, Ga.

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2016). Russian regional media: fragmented community, fragmented online practices. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Communication Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Lowrey, W. & Daniels, G. (2016). The Impact of 10 Years of Community Journalism Education. Kettering Foundation and AEJMC Presidential Special Call, AEJMC national convention, Minneapolis, MN.*Top paper, AEJMC Special Call

Lowrey, W. & Zhou, S. (2016). Journalism’s Fortune Tellers: Constructing the Future of News. Paper presented to the Journalism Studies Division of the International Communication Association Conference. Fukuoka, Japan.

Lowrey, W. & Kim, E. (2014). Ecological and Field-Level Predictors of Media Decision-Making: The Case of Hyperlocal News. Paper presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Montreal.

Becker, L.B., Hollifield, C.A., Lowrey, W. & Vlad, T. (2014). Predictors of Technical and Administrative Innovation in Professional Communication Education at Institutions of Higher Education. Presented at the Journalism Research and Education Division of the International Association of Mass Communication Research. Hyderabad, India.

Lowrey, W. (2014). The emergence and development of news fact-checking sites: Institutional logics and population ecology. Presented to the Journalism Studies Division of the International Communication Association, Seattle, WA.

Lowrey, W. (2013). Emergence and development of hyperlocal news websites: An organization ecology approach. Presented to the Media Management and Economics Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Washington, D.C.

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Emmons, B. & Lowrey, W. (2013). Broadcast meteorology, clashing institutional logics, and the pursuit of legitimacy. Presented to the Electronic News Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2013). Shifting institutional orders and responses to technological disruption among local journalists in Russia and the U.S. Presented to the Media Production Analysis Working Group of the International Association of Mass Communication Research. Dublin, Ireland.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2013). Media, organization ecology and the population level of analysis. Presented to the Advancing Media Production Research Conference, Leeds University, Leeds, UK.

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2012). Media culture in Provincial Russia: Both censored and autonomous? Colloque International Communiquer Dans Un Monde De Normes. Roubaix, France.

Lowrey, W. (2012). Organization ecology and emerging media: A case study. Presented to the Media Management and Economics Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. St. Louis, Mo.

Jones, T. & Lowrey, W. (2012). The relationship between citizen journalism and development communication. Presented to the Civic and Citizen Journalism Interest Group of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. St. Louis, Mo.

Nevin, W. & Lowrey, W. (2012). Mastery and modeling in the teaching of news writing: A social cognitive approach. Presented to the Small Programs Interest Group of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. St. Louis, Mo.

Lowrey, W. (2011). The ecology of news: Tracking emerging media forms. Presented to the Mass Communication and Society division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. St. Louis, Mo.

Lowrey, W., Becker, L.B. & Vlad, T. (2011). Organizational Constraints on Curricular Adaptation in U.S. Journalism and Mass Communication Education. Presented to the Journalism Research and Education division of the International Association of Mass Communication Research, Istanbul.

Lowrey, W. & Erzikova, E. (2011). Post-objectivity and local Russian journalism. Presented to the Political Communication division of the International Association of Mass Communication Research, Istanbul.

Lowrey, W. (2011). News ecology: A case study. Accepted to the Journalism Studies division of the International Communication Association.

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2010). Multiple Identities: Russian Regional Reporters’ Perceptions of the Professional Community.* Presented to the International Communication Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Denver, CO.*Top faculty paper (Stevenson Award), International Communication Division

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White, F., Lowrey, W. & Daniels, G. (2010). Influences on coverage of minorities in the newsroom. Presented to the Southeast Colloquium of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Chapel Hill, NC.

Lowrey, W. & Parrott, S. (2009). When blogs become organizations.* Presented to the Communication Technology and Policy Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Boston, Ma.*Third place faculty paper, CTP Division

Woo, C.W., Lowrey, W. & Kim, J.K. (2009). Journalism's role in bridging fragmented community: The case of college sports communities. Presented to the Community Journalism Interest Group of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Boston, Ma.

Lowrey, W. & Woo, C.W. (2009). “The news organization in uncertain times: Business or institution?” Accepted for presentation at the International Communication Association, Chicago, Ill.

Woo, C.W., Lowrey, W. Kim, J.K. (2009). “Journalism's role in bridging fragmented community: The case of college sports communities.” Presented to the Scholarly Conference on College Sport. Chapel Hill, NC.

Dunn, A., Reichart, L. Dohyun, A., Kim, J.K, & Lowrey, W. (2009). Are the News-Makers Listening? A Study of the Role Web Site Metrics Play in Newsroom Practices and Decision-Making. Presented to the Southern States Communication Association Convention. Norfolk, Va.

Lowrey, W., Woo, C.W. & Mackay, J. (2008). “Reaching Readers through Online News: A Pursuit of Profit or Legitimacy?” Paper presented to the Media Management and Economics Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Chicago, Ill.

Timmons, C., Hays, H., Woo, C.W., Chung, J.Y. & Lowrey, W. (2008). “The influence of community structure and economic factors on the evaluation of reader feedback.” Paper presented to the Community Journalism Interest Group at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Chicago, Ill.

Erzikova, E. & Lowrey, W. (2008). “Institutional legitimacy and Russian news.” Paper presented to the Journalism Studies division at the International Communication Association, Montreal, Canada.

Lowrey, W., Woo, C.W. & Mackay, J. (2007). “A Test of a Measure of Community Journalism.” Paper presented to the annual convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington D.C.

Lowrey, W. & Mackay, J. (2007). “The Credibility Divide: Reader Trust of Online Newspapers and Blogs.” Paper presented to the annual convention of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, Calif.

Lowrey, W. & Latta, J. (2007). “The Routines of Blogging.” Paper presented to the annual convention of the International Communication Association, San Francisco, Calif.

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Young, M., Lowrey, W. & Cain, B. (2007). “Traditional and Nontraditional Radio News Formats: Comparing Retention, Involvement, Attention and the Perception of Credibility.” Paper presented to the AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, New Orleans, La.

Lowrey, W. & Mackay, J. (2006). “Journalism and blogging: A test of a model of occupational competition.” Paper presented to the Media Management and Economics Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, San Francisco, Calif.

Lowrey, W., Mackay, J. & Brozana, A. (2006). “Toward a measure of community journalism.” Paper presented to the Community Journalism Interest Group at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, San Francisco, Calif.

Lowrey, W. (2005). “Mapping the blogging-journalism relationship.”* Paper presented to the Communication Technology and Policy Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, San Antonio, Texas. *Top faculty paper, CTP Division

Lowrey, W., Gower, K.K. & Evans, W. (2005). “Assessing newspaper preparedness for public health emergencies.” Paper presented to the Science Communication Interest Group at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, San Antonio, Texas.

Lowrey, W. & Kim, K.S. (2005). “The Web news story and cognitive flexibility.” Paper presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, San Antonio, Texas.

Lowrey, W. (2005). “Staying the course or thinking it through? Explaining news managers' attitudes about newspaper-TV partnerships.” Paper accepted for presentation at the annual convention of the International Communication Association, New York, NY.

Lowrey, W. (2004). “Predictors of TV-newspaper partnership success.” Paper accepted for presentation at the conference on “The digital revolution: The impact of digital media and information technologies,” Columbia, S.C.

Lowrey, W., Evans, W., Gower, K.K. & Robinson, J. (2004). “Media response to bioterrorism and emerging infectious diseases: Pressing problems and plausible solutions.” Paper presented to the Science Communication Interest Group of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Toronto.

Lowrey, W. & Fosu, I. (2004). “Everyone else has a TV weatherman on the weather page: Institutional isomorphism and commitment to newspaper-TV partnering.”* Paper presented to the Newspaper Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Toronto. *Top faculty paper, Newspaper Division

Lowrey, W. (2004). “The applicability of cognitive flexibility theory to the production of hypermedia news stories.” Paper presented to the Communication and Technology Division of the International Communication Association, New Orleans, La.

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Lowrey, W. (2003). “The use of cognitive flexibility theory in the design of online news.” Paper presented to the conference on "Expanding Convergence: Media Use in a Changing Information Environment,” Columbia, S.C.

Lowrey, W., Daniels, G. and Becker, L. B. (2003). “Tracking and explaining convergence efforts among schools of journalism and mass communication.” Paper accepted for presentation at the conference on "Expanding Convergence: Media Use in a Changing Information Environment,” Columbia, S.C.

Lowrey, W. (2003). “Media dependency during a large-scale social disruption.” Paper presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Kansas City, Mo.

Lowrey, W. (2003). “The role of media dependency in the wake of September 11.” Paper presented to the Open Division at the annual Southeast Colloquium of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Little Rock, Ark.

Lowrey, W. and Anderson, W. (2002). “Bypassing the middleman: The impact of Web use on the public perception of physicians.” Paper presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Miami, Fla.

Lowrey, W. (2002). “Linear vs. non-linear web stories: An assessment of reader perceptions, knowledge acquisition and reader feedback.”* Paper presented to the Newspaper Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Miami, Fla. *Top faculty paper, Newspaper Division

Lowrey, W., (2002). “Linear vs. non-linear web stories: An assessment of reader perceptions, knowledge acquisition and reader feedback.” Paper presented to the Newspaper Division at the annual Southeast Colloquium of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Gulfport, Miss. (*See entry above – Colloquium paper was revised and sent to national AEJMC, which is acceptable practice according to AEJMC).

Lowrey, W. (2001). “Normative conflict in the newsroom: The case of digital photo manipulation.” Paper presented to the Visual Communication Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W. (2001). “Word people vs. picture people: Normative differences and strategies for control over work among newsroom subgroups.” Paper presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W. (2001). “Word People vs. Picture People: Normative Differences and Strategies for Control Over Work Among Newsroom Subgroups.”* Paper presented at the annual Southeast Colloquium of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Columbia, S.C. *Top faculty paper, Newspaper Division

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Becker, L. B., Lowrey, W. and Punathambekar, A. (2000). “Determinants of Newsroom Use of Staff Expertise: The Case of International News.” Paper presented at the Midwest Association for Public Opinion Research 2000 Annual Research Conference, Chicago, Ill.

Becker, L. B. and Lowrey, W. (2000). “Independent Journalism Training Initiatives: Their Impact on Journalists and Journalism Education.” Paper presented to the Professional Education Section, International Association for Media and Communication Research, Singapore.

Becker, L. B., Lauf, E. and Lowrey, W. (1999). “Differential Employment Rates in the Journalism and Mass Communication Labor Force Based on Gender, Race and Ethnicity: Exploring the Impact of Affirmative Action.” Paper presented to the Mass Communication and Society Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, New Orleans, La.

Branscomb, J. & Lowrey, W. (1999). “Entertainment or Information? Student Uses and Gratifications of Online, TV and Printed News.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southern Sociological Society, Nashville, Tenn.

Lowrey, W. & Becker, L.B. (1999). “The News Operations System: A Big-tent Approach to News Production.” Paper presented at the Midwinter Conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Nashville, Tenn.

Claussen, D., Lowrey, W., Anderson, W. & Becker, L.B. (1999). “Newsroom Structure: Why Does the Beat Go On?” Paper presented to the Newspaper Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Southeast Colloquium, Lexington, Kent.

Lowrey, W. (1999). “Exploring the Current Wisdom on Online News Design.” Paper presented to the Newspaper Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Southeast Colloquium, Lexington, Kent.

Lowrey, W. (1998). “Taking Without Asking: Digital Photo Collage as Transformative Commentary.” Paper presented to the Law Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Baltimore, Md.

Lowrey, W. (1998). “Altered Plates: Photo Manipulation and the Search for News Value in the 1920s and the 1990s.” Paper presented to the Visual Communication Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Baltimore, Md. *Student paper award, Visual Communication division

Lowrey, W. (1998). “News Publications and Digital Sampling: Finding Fair Use in Photo Manipulation.” Paper presented to the Law Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Southeast Colloquium, New Orleans, La.

Invited and selected presentations

Lowrey, W. (2016). “Media Data and its Impact on News Decisions and Journalism.” Journalism and the Public Sphere Conference. Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Oct. 21, 2016.

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Lowrey, W. (2016). Entrepreneurial journalism: A macro-level perspective. Panel member, Media Ethics Division and Media Management, Economics and Entrepreneurship Division. AEJMC annual convention, Minneapolis, MN.

Lowrey, W. & Daniels, G. (2016). “The Impact of 10 Years of Community Journalism Education.”Report to the Community Journalism 10-year reunion, Anniston, AL.

Lowrey, W. (2013). Introduction to the 2013 Deutschmann Award ceremony. AEJMC annual convention, Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W. (2013). The boundaries of participation in journalism. Presentation to the Civic & Citizen Journalism Interest Group and Communication Technology Division, AEJMC annual convention, Washington, D.C.

Lowrey, W. (2012). “Practical application of the Annual Surveys of Journalism and Mass Communication.” Presentation to the ASJMC, AEJMC annual convention, St. Louis, MO.

Lowrey, W. (2011). “The new news ecosystem.” Panel leader. Newspaper Division and Community Journalism Interest Group, accepted for AEJMC Annual Convention, St. Louis, Mo.

Lowrey, W. (2008). “At its roots: Why community journalism is thriving.” Presentation to the Region II conference of the Society of Professional Journalists, Lexington, Va.

Lowrey, W. (2007). “Is digital journalism community journalism?” Presentation to the They Call them Storytellers conference, Anniston, Ala.

Lowrey, W. (2006). “Connections that Matter: Theories and Methods for Researching Community Journalism.” Panel member, Community Journalism Interest Group, AEJMC annual convention, San Francisco, Calif.

Lowrey, W. (2006). “What do scholars mean by community journalism?” Research presented at The Emerging Mind of Community Journalism conference, Anniston, Ala.

Lowrey, W. (2006). “What’s Next for Newspapers and Journalism Education?” Panel leader. Newspaper Division and Community Journalism Interest Group, AEJMC annual convention, San Francisco, Calif.

Lowrey, W. (2004). “Digital Storytelling: Jumpstarting a Research Agenda.” Panel leader. Newspaper Division and Visual Communication Division, AEJMC annual convention, Toronto, Canada.

Lowrey, W. (2004). “Models for Convergence of Local Broadcast and Print Operations: Implications for Industry and Academia.” Presentation of preliminary results of NAB-funded research project, NAB annual convention, Las Vegas, Nev.

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Lowrey, W. (2003). “Informal hiring practices on job seeking by journalism and mass communication graduates.” Research presentation of a supplemental analysis of the Annual Surveys of Journalism and Mass Communication, AEJMC annual convention, Kansas City, Mo.

Lowrey, W. (2003). “Where the Girls Are: Pedagogical Issues Surrounding the Female Majority in Journalism and Mass Communication Classrooms.” Panel member, Open Division, AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, Little Rock, Ark.

Lowrey, W. (2000). “The Impact of Knowledge of Presentation Technology on Job-Finding in Mass Communication.” Research presentation of a supplemental analysis of the Annual Surveys of Journalism and Mass Communication, AEJMC annual convention, Phoenix, Ariz.

Lowrey, W. (1997). “Photo Manipulation and the Search for News Values.” Paper presented to the annual meeting of the Southern Journalism Historians Association, Gadsden, Ala.

ADMINISTRATION

Fall 2013 - Summer 2016Chair, Department of Journalism, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Fall 2008 – Fall 2013Graduate Coordinator, Department of Journalism

Fall 2008 - Fall 2015Coordinator, Community Journalism Master’s Program, Department of Journalism

SERVICE

Academic profession

Positions heldMember, AEJMC Publications Committee, 2016-Chair, AEJMC Nominations Committee, 2011-2012 Member, AEJMC Nominations Committee, 2009-2011Head, Newspaper Division, AEJMC, 2005-2006.Vice Head/Program Chair, Newspaper Division, AEJMC, 2004-2005.Coordinator, 2006 AEJMC Southeast Colloquium, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Editorships Associate Editor, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Nov. 2013-Feb. 2017

Association membershipAssociation for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, 1998 to presentInternational Communication Association, 2002 to presentInternational Association of Mass Communication Research, 2011-2012Academy of Management, 2012 to presentAssociation of Health Care Journalists, 2010 to 2012

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Journal editorial board membershipMember, Journalism Studies, 2012 to presentMember, Journalism Practice, 2012 to presentMember, Digital Journalism, 2012 to presentMember, Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, 2008 to 2013.Member, Newspaper Research Journal, 2004 to present.Member, Media Sociology, 2007-present.

External reviewer for tenure and promotion candidates2018-2019: Brendan Watson, Michigan State2017-18: Serena Carpenter, Michigan State; Patrick Ferrucci, Colorado; Jeff Howe, Northeastern; Seungahn Nah, Oregon; Bill Reader, U of Ohio2015-2016: Dan Albertson, University at Buffalo2014-2015: Jae Kook Lee, Indiana; Seth Lewis, Minnesota2013-2014: Leslie Thornton, Arizona State2011-2012: Serena Carpenter, Airzona State; Sabryna Cornish, Northern Illinois; Brian Massey, East Carolina; Seungahn Nah, Kentucky; Michael Sheehy, Cincinnati2008-2009: Bill Cassidy, Northern Illinois

Graduate advising

Dissertation Committee ChairBill Singleton, 2019-Danielle Deavours, 2019-Will Heath, 2017-Ryan Broussard, 2017-Lindsey Sherrill, 2017-Bumsoo Kim (co-chair), 2018-Yiben Liu (co-chair), 2018-Ariel Fink, 2017-2018Kenny Smith, 2010-2014

Doctoral Program Committee ChairDanielle Deavours, 2019-Will Heath, 2017-2018Ryan Broussard, 2017-2018Lindsey Sherrill, 2017-2018Lucas Hou, 2017-2018Bumsoo Kim, 2018-Yiben Liu, 2018-Ariel Fink, 2017-2018Lindsey Conlin, 2013Kenny Smith, 2010Elina Erzikova, 2006-2007

Master’s Thesis Committee ChairCaroline Gazzara, 2016-2019

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Wade Leonard, 2013-2018Tom Arenberg, 2014-2016Li Yang, 2013-2014Justin Blankenship, 2012-2013Christi Cowan, 2012-2013Kirsten Barnes, 2011-2013Tyler Jones, 2011-2012Pamela Harris, 2010-2011Jena Hippensteel, 2010-2011 (project)Emily Vernon, 2009-2010Sara Belanger, 2009 (project)Nathan Hulsey, 2008-2009Franai White, 2006-2008Christina Jesson, 2006-2008 Steve Stewart, 2006-2007 (project)Megan Nichols, 2006-2007Rachel Telehany, 2006-2007 (project)Lance Orr, 2005 (project)* Also co-chaired more than 40 Community Journalism Masters student projects

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