Dr. August Grant is a technology futurist who has edited the Communication Technology Update and Fundamentals since 1992. In addition to exploring new communication technologies, Grant's research explores media audience behavior, convergent journalism, radio and television broadcasting, and applications of network analysis to the study of media organizations and audiences.
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August (Augie) E. Grant, Ph.D.
Title: | J. Rion McKissick Professor of Journalism |
Department: | School of Journalism and Mass Communications College of Information and Communications |
Email: | augie@sc.edu |
Phone: | 803-777-4464 |
Fax: | 803-777-4103 |
Office: | School of Journalism and Mass Communications 800 Sumter Street, Room 327 Columbia, SC 29208 |

Education
B.S., Broadcasting, University of Florida
M.A.J.C., Broadcast Management and Production, University of Florida
Ph.D., Communication Theory and Research, University of Southern California
Research
Grant teaches courses across the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. His primary expertise is in new media technologies and research methods, but he also has taught courses in advertising, public relations, integrated communication, journalism, media economics and media management.
Service
Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
Executive committee, Broadcast Education Association
Secretary and treasurer, Broadcast Education Association
Former board of directors, Broadcast Education Association