Dr. Wunpini Mohammed

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. She holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University and has previously served as faculty at the University of Georgia. Her research primarily focuses on feminisms, decolonization, and social movements, with published works in peer-reviewed journals such as Communication Theory and Feminist Media Studies. She has been recognized with several awards, including the Center Advanced Research Global Communication Faculty Fellow at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, and the Paula Kantor Award for Excellence in Field Research. Wunpini's academic contributions include her books on media culture and the role of African women in digital spaces. In addition to her academic work, she is an activist-scholar who collaborates with community organizations to apply her research to social issues, translating theory into praxis to support decolonial efforts. Her writings have appeared in major media outlets including Al Jazeera and The Washington Post, showcasing her dedication to using media to effect transformative change in marginalized communities.

Research Interests

Awards

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Center Advanced Research Global Communication Faculty Fellow

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Paula Kantor Award

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Top Faculty Paper Awards

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Paper Award

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Honorable Mention

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Paper Award

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Top Student Paper Award

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Djung Yune Tchoi Memorial Excellence Teaching Award

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Pansy E. Jacobs Jackson Top Student Paper Award

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture