About

Dr. Kevin Swift joined the UNCP faculty in 2023. He is a veteran of broadcasting in many capacities. He worked as a writer, producer and reporter for several broadcast and cable TV and radio stations in the Youngstown, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, areas, including WBZY, WKBN and WTAE.  He also served as an anchor and reporter for the award-winning news team at WVLK in Lexington, Kentucky. Additionally, Dr. Swift has worked as a freelance videographer and editor throughout the country for more than 20 years. As a professional announcer, he has recorded voiceovers for organizations including The Red Cross, NPR/Health Beat, Ford and for hundreds of TV and radio spots in the Midwest and on the East Coast. His research interests include FCC policy, political communication and media literacy.

Ph.D. Journalism and Public Communication, University of Maryland

M.A. Social and Public Policy, Duquesne University

B.A. Broadcast Communications, Westminster College