Dr. Tony Silvia joined USFSP’s Department of Journalism and Media Studies as its Director in January 2006 from the University of Rhode Island, where he had been a faculty member since 1988. Dr. Silvia’s professional background is in television news, having worked as a consumer reporter and news anchor at various television stations in local markets. He also produced a series of media issues programs for PBS and worked as a correspondent for CNN, based in Atlanta, while completing a faculty fellowship with the network. His work for CNN’s science-technology features unit was recognized nationally by an award from the Broadcast Education Association and he is a fellow of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Dr. Silvia has also garnered three Emmy Awards nominations, an Associated Press Award for best documentary, has authored more than two dozen published articles in both academic and industry journals, and published six books.  He regularly presents lectures and workshops at universities, in newsrooms, and for non-profit organizations nationwide.