Nora Baldner, Assistant Professor of Communication at Quincy University, believes journalism is necessary for a democracy to thrive and survive. Her program teaches students to hold the powerful accountable, seek the truth and report it fully, shine a light in dark places and give voice to the voiceless. Baldner guides students in their journeys to affect positive change through courses in reporting, research, and storytelling. QU Communication students work with professional equipment and in industry standard studios. The program emphasizes writing, podcasting, research, content creation and television performance.
Baldner spent 25 years in broadcast news and is an Emmy winner, a Sigma Delta Chi award winner, an Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence winner, and holds several other industry awards. At QU, she was twice awarded the Teaching Award from Athletics and has received the Quincy University Franciscan Service Award. Baldner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from University of California at Davis, and a Master of Arts degree in Journalism from University of Missouri, Columbia.