I teach and mentor students in the US and Ghana.
Teaching & Mentoring
I have taught a variety of classes in international communication, global media industries, feminist studies and research methods at the undergraduate level at the University of Georgia and the Pennsylvania State University.
Since the fall of 2020, I have been teaching various classes in global entertainment media at the College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
Courses Taught
International Media Entertainment
Entertainment Media Analysis
Media Entertainment & Popular Culture
World Media Systems
International Mass Communications
In Ghana, I have mentored students in media studies, journalism practice, digital media writing and radio production from institutions such as the University for Development Studies, the Ghana Institute of Journalism and Tamale Technical University.
Many of my students and mentees have gone on to have successful careers in journalism and media studies in Ghana and the US.
Teaching Recognitions
Teaching Award (2019)
During my graduate study at the Pennsylvania State University, I won the highly competitive Djung Yune Tchoi Memorial Excellence in Teaching Award at the Bellisario College of Communications for my exceptional work in the classroom. I dedicate this award to my mother, herself a teacher, who inspired me to be a teacher.
Lilly Teaching Fellow (2021-2023)
I was selected as a Lilly Teaching Fellow at the University of Georgia for my effective pedagogy. In this fellowship, I will learn from mentors and peers and share skills and strategies for effective teaching.
What my students are saying…
“I appreciate how Dr. Mohammed is real, transparent, honest, and provides endless real-world examples to support our studies. Overall, I have enjoyed this class a lot more than I thought I would coming into it.”
— Student, March 2020
“I love the classroom dynamic. Very few professors really know how to lead a discussion and I feel like you are doing a fantastic job with it.”
— Student, March 2020
“I like how Dr. Mohammed makes the discussion light and relatable, and values our opinions on each topic.”
— Student, 2020
“I wanted to reach out and let you know just how much I am enjoying this class; it is very rare for me to be excited to go to a class, but every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I wake up optimistic, hoping that I will learn something new in your class. You bring such a different point of view to our learning.”
— Student, 2019
What my mentees are saying…
“‘New day, new knowledge’ is the slogan I’ve adopted from Wunpini’s mentorship. My research prowess, writing, critical analysis among others are all thanks to her. I’ve learnt to be open minded to understand and accept new knowledge as I was always limited to a lot of issues and concepts.”
- Lukman Mahami Adams,
BSc Social Change Communication, UDS.
MA Development Communication, GIJ.
“Wunpini is a great mentor. I am learning a lot from her and we are building a great relationship. Despite her tight schedule, she’s always available when I need help, offering advice on academia, ensuring I make the right decisions when it comes to my social life and future. She has also introduced me to various opportunities to enrich my experience in journalism.”
-Precious Awuni
BA, Ghana Institute of Journalism
“Dr Mohammed is one of my favorite feminist scholars. She is a great teacher and you are assured of learning something new everyday. Also, she is always ready to point me in the right direction when it comes to getting resources for my school projects.”
-Sayidatu Ibrahim
Graduate Student, University of Ghana
“‘New day, new knowledge’ is the slogan I’ve adopted from Wunpini’s mentorship. My research prowess, writing, critical analysis among others are all thanks to her. I’ve learnt to be open minded to understand and accept new knowledge as I was always limited to a lot of issues and concepts.”
- Lukman Mahami Adams,
BSc Social Change Communication, UDS.
MA Development Communication, GIJ.