Alan Blanchard, B.A.

Associate Professor of Journalism

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Division:

Communication & Media Studies

Degrees:

B. A., Eastern New Mexico University;  Ph.D. in progress at Michigan State University

Career Path

I became interested in teaching during 20 years as a newspaperman teaching young reporters the craft of reporting news and human interest stories.

After working as a reporter, photographer, editor and publisher at daily and weekly newspapers, it seemed natural to begin pursuing a Ph.D. in Mass Media and begin teaching journalism at CU.

Courses Taught:

Teaches Freshman Rhetoric, The Herald (newspaper), Feature Writing, Journalism, Editing

Personal Information:

Married since 1977 to Helen; two sons: Josh and Jeremy

Favorite Bible verse:  Philippians 4: 6-7

Other Interests & Pursuits:

My family owns and operates a weekly newspaper, The Clare Sentinel, in Clare, Michigan. I also enjoy jogging, chess and working toward finishing my Ph.D.

Comments:

I enjoy the small class sizes that allow professors to spend quality time teaching and getting to know students.

Website:

http://www.cornerstone.edu/events/cji

Phone:

616.949.5300 x1504

E-mail:

Alan_Blanchard@cornerstone.edu