Department of Journalism and Mass Communications
Samford University - Birmingham, AL
Dr. Lee Farquhar, assistant professor in the Journalism and Mass Communication Department, joined Samford during the fall of 2009. Prior to arriving at Samford, he completed his doctoral work at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Farquhar received his bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in electronic media at the University of Northern Iowa. He received a master’s degree in Mass Communication from Kansas State University.
His professional experience is primarily in radio and television broadcasting. He has also worked as a freelance videographer, shooting video for Kansas State University and MTV.
Dr. Farquhar teaches video production courses at Samford, with particular emphasis in producing television news for the Samford News Network.
His research focuses on social media, computer-mediated communication, the online community, and social psychological theories. His recently completed dissertation at the University of Iowa analyzed identity presentations on Facebook.com
Office: University Center Annex, Room 203
Phone: (205) 726-2239
E-mail: lfarquha@samford.edu
