Professor Brandi Love ^new^ May 2026

And that, she proves, is a lesson worth tenure.

Now, she’s a sought-after speaker at media ethics conferences. Her argument is simple: You cannot teach digital media literacy in 2026 without acknowledging the industry that pioneered modern paywalled content, affiliate marketing, and direct-to-consumer branding. What surprises her students most? Her warmth. In a hallway, she’s less “adult icon” and more “cool aunt with a PhD.” She holds virtual office hours until 9 p.m. for night students. She once helped a student draft a contract for their podcast’s ad revenue. professor brandi love

“I want a student to say, ‘She taught me that my body is not my identity, and my work is not my worth — but that I have the right to own both.’” And that, she proves, is a lesson worth tenure

Her most popular lecture? Love walks students through the fine print of platform terms of service, the reality of deepfake pornography, and the legal battles over performer rights — issues she’s navigated firsthand. What surprises her students most