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Dr. Demi Washington (pictured on the left), is the newest professor added to the communications department adding depth and energy to an already dedicated faculty. With an extensive academic background and a wealth of professional experience, Dr. Washington explains his story in an exclusive interview with my radio production class. I'm Jalyn Woodbury and this is Campus Connection!
Born and raised in Denmark, SC, Dr. Washington accelerated in highschool, graduating at 16-years-old then attending Morehouse College, Savannah State, Norfolk State, and earning his bachelor's degree at Jackson State. Continuing to pursue more education, he also got his masters at Northwestern, University of Pennsylvania, and Harvard while earning his Ph.D at Albany and University of North Dakota.
Dr. Washington expertise is in Communications, more specifically investigative journalism, due to his views on transparency, when dealing with critical information that affects the people.
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Incue: First, there's two things...
Outcome: Uncovering the mischief and theft
Dr. Washington has taught many courses such as communication, analytics, and public relations. One of the most challenging curriculum he has taken was from attending University of Pennsylvania.
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Incue: The hardest curricular...
Outcome: I would say University of Pennsylvania
Being an educator and a student that transferred to multiple universities, Dr. Washington explain that he's never complacent and aware that society is always changing and may need to improve to keep up with the modern world.
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Incue: I never become complacent...
Outcome: be prepared to leave at any moment
Dr. Washington doesn’t plan to stop his impressive career at South Carolina State. He hopes to continue expanding his professional ventures and even pursue larger leadership roles—whether that means advancing to a higher position at another university or stepping into public service as the mayor of an underdeveloped town where, as he puts it, he can “show them how it’s done.”
During this interview, I have learned that perseverance and determination is the sole resource of achieving goals and accomplishments despite all odds and setbacks, this is Jalyn Woodbury signing off with Campus Connection!
