Faculty in the News: Dr. Ashley Hinck
February 22, 2024 |
Dr. Ashley Hinck’s research on fandom, politics and civic engagement was recently featured in this article from The Guardian. An Associate Professor in the Communication Department, Dr. Hinck is the author of the book, Politics for the Love of Fandom: Fan-Based Citizenship in a Digital World, which explores the worlds of fandom and how civic action emerges based on these channels. She has also published numerous articles on the civic activities of fandoms like Harry Potter, Star Wars, LEGO, and college football and the digital communication of politicians like Ted Cruz and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.