James Carviou is an assistant professor of convergent journalism and public relations in the Department of Communication and Journalism at Missouri Western State University. He serves as the adviser for the Griffon Yearbook. Carviou has a multi-faceted background in journalism education that bridges the gap between the academy and best practice in the field. Carviou also serves as a faculty member in the Applied Digital Media Master’s program at MWSU. He has conducted and published research focused on television, social media, photojournalism, and media framing. Carviou actively serves as publication reviewer for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Associated Collegiate Press and Quill and Scroll.