Kevin Swift, PhD
Associate Professor of Mass Communications
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., Duquesne University; Ph.D., University of Maryland at College Park
Bio:
Dr. Swift earned his Ph.D. from the University of Maryland at College Park in Journalism and Public Communication. Kevin is a veteran of broadcast news in many capacities. He worked as a writer/producer and reporter for several TV and radio stations in the Youngstown, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pa. area (WBZY, WKBN, WTAE and several cable stations). He also served as an anchor/reporter for the award winning news team at WVLK News in Lexington, Ky. Swift has worked extensively as a voice over artist for organizations such as The Red Cross, NPR/Health Beat, Ford and hundreds of local TV and radio spots. Before joining the faculty at Methodist University, Kevin taught at Catholic University, the University of Maryland and Missouri State University. His research interests include FCC policy and media literacy.
Stanley T. Wearden, PhD
President; Professor of Mass Communications
B.A., Wheeling Jesuit University; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Bio:
Stanley T. Wearden, Ph.D., was named the fifth president of Methodist University on Oct. 10, 2018. He officially assumed his duties on Jan. 1, 2019.
As president, Wearden is working toward the goals of improving student success, retention, and graduation; building a robust MU Online presence; better serving active duty military, military families, and veterans; creating strong transfer partnerships with community colleges; increasing MU’s endowment to help make a MU education more affordable for students; and making sure MU delivers fully on the promise of its mission statement.
Wearden earned a B.A. in English from Wheeling Jesuit University (formerly Wheeling College), a Master of Science in Journalism from West Virginia University, and a Ph.D. in Mass Communication Research from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.