John W. Wright, II, Ph.D.

Professor - Department of Telecommunication
Dean Emeritus

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Dr. John Wright is Professor in the Department of Telecommunication and Director of Sports Journalism and Communications in the College of Journalism and Communications. He was dean of the college, 2006-2013.  Dr. Wright also served as executive associate dean and associate dean for graduate studies in the college.  Dr. Wright received his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Ohio State University and his B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Central Florida. Dr. Wright has taught at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including courses in telecommunication research, sports and media, multimedia sports journalism, regulatory policy, media law, mass communication and society, mass communication theory, graduate level research methods and audience research. He has chaired and served on numerous doctoral and master’s committees. The college and the university have recognized him for excellence in teaching five times, including three “Teacher of the Year” awards. He has several years experience in broadcast media, having worked as news and sports reporter, news director, program director, production manager, music director and disc jockey. He has coauthored three books and has published in scholarly journals in the field of mass communication. Much of his research focuses on credibility of witnesses in courtroom proceedings. Born in Greenville, S.C., Dr. Wright moved to Florida at age 12 and is a graduate of Avon Park High School.

Education

Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1977
M.A., University of Central Florida, 1973
B.A., University of Central Florida, 1971

News

• UFCJC Inducts First Two Honorees into New Sports@CJC Ring of Honor (March 2, 2023)
• UFCJC Mourns the Passing of Former Dean John Wright (January 2, 2023)
• Former CJC Dean John Wright Announces Retirement (November 15, 2018)
• John Wright Recognized as a “Top 10” Journalism Educator (January 18, 2017)
• John Wright To Serve as Interim Public Relations Department Chair (May 25, 2016)
• All News About John Wright

Research

Research Keywords

Communication law, media law and policy

Research Areas

• Communication Law/First Amendment/Freedom of Information
• Media Management, Economics, and Policy

Courses

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