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5.04/23/2026

Always supportive and deeply knowledgeable.

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John N. Gathegi is a Professor in the School of Information at the University of South Florida, with research and teaching focused on information law and policy. Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, he holds a B.A. in Psychology from the U.S. International University in Nairobi, and M.A. in Political Science, Ph.D. in Information Studies, J.D. from Berkeley School of Law, and M.L.S. from the University of California, Berkeley. Gathegi practiced law in California for four years before entering academia. He served as a professor in the College of Information at Florida State University and as an adjunct professor at numerous universities in California. In 2007, he joined USF as Director of the School of Information, later transitioning to full-time teaching. He previously held Dean of Instruction positions, including Dean of the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Division at Merritt College in Oakland, California.