Rate My Professor Nathian Rodriguez

San Diego State University

Communications Journalism Media and Communication Studies Broadcast Journalism Public Relations and Advertising Radio, Television, and Film Cultural Studies

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5.05/4/2026

A true expert who inspires confidence.

4.06/27/2025

Brings passion and energy to teaching.

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Nathian Rodriguez is a Professor and Associate Director in the School of Journalism and Media Studies at San Diego State University, where he contributes to the Communications discipline through his expertise in critical-cultural and digital media studies. He earned his B.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin, a Master’s in Journalism and Mass Communication with a concentration in Public Relations from Kent State University, and a Ph.D. in Mass Communication from Texas Tech University. Joining SDSU shortly after completing his doctorate in 2016, Rodriguez has nearly a decade of service at the institution, complemented by ten years of professional experience in radio broadcasting, including roles as on-air talent, sales representative, promotions specialist, and social media marketer. He directs the Media, Identity, and Communication Innovation Research Lab and champions intersectional approaches in teaching to address diverse student identities encompassing race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability.