Ivy Lyons
Ivy Lyons
Ivy Lyons’ research focuses on the intersections of identities, rhetoric, journalism practices and the progress of journalism in the 21st century. Before entering Merrill College, they gained invaluable experience as an Ed Greelegs Scholarship recipient turned Capitol Hill staff, at WJLA in Washington, and with NBC News in Washington.
Since joining the doctoral program, Lyons has participated in panels for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, moderated discussions for professional journalism organizations and presented as a guest lecturer at D.C.-area institutions. They have also aided in nonprofit communications, working with organizations such as the Arts Business Collaborative in New York City and as a digital journalist for WTOP News in Washington.
Areas of Interest
- Journalism history and progress
- Race, gender and sexuality
- Critical and cultural studies
- News media ethics
Education
- B.A. (Philosophy, Music Industry Studies), Greenville University
- M.P.S. (Journalism), Georgetown University