John Hessinger  

Instructor of Photography, Photojournalism & Strategic Communication
School of Communication, room 358
(928) 523-0127
John.Hessinger@NAU.edu

Research & Educational Interests:

An award-winning educator with Northern Arizona University, John has taught within the degree programs of Communication Studies, Journalism, Photography, and Strategic Communication. A journalist since 2001 and  photographer since 2008, John has devoted his educational and professional experiences to the critical study of communication and the mediums with which symbolic reality is created, maintained, and transformed. Hobbies and interests include enjoying nature, athletics, photography, and film studies.

Degrees:

• A.A., Journalism & Broadcasting, Arizona Western College, 2006
• B.S., Journalism & Photography, Northern Arizona University, 2009
• M.A., Applied Communication, Northern Arizona University, 2011

Representative Research & Creative Activity:

Hessinger, J. M., (2011). Lost In The Wild: The Crisis In Masculinity And The Redemptive "Power" Of Nature. Flagstaff, AZ: University Press.