Prakash Acharya, Ph.D. Candidate
E. W. Scripps School of Journalism
Ohio University, United States
Athens, OH - 45701
Email: pa467622@ohio.edu acharya.prakashs@gmail.com
Phone: (682) 718-6777
• Ph.D. Candidate in Journalism: E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio
University, U.S. Dissertation topic: “Self-Efficacy and Fact-Checking Behavior in News Audience"
• M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication: Tribhuvan University, Nepal (second-highest position in order of merit)
• Graduation: 2005
• B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication & English Literature: Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• Graduation: 2002
• American Red Cross Course: Completed the Course on International Services,
International Humanitarian Law: Even War Has Rules, by Central and Southern Ohio Region International Services, 2025 (November 14). Credential: Certificate of course completion.
• Mixed Methods Research: Graduate College, Ohio University, U.S. 2025
• Research for the Newsroom: Practical tools for adding depth to breaking news and enterprise: The University of Texas at Austin, Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, Moody College of Communication, U.S. 2024 (September). Credential:
Certificate of completion of the course.
• Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence & Elections: The University of Texas at Austin, Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas, Moody College of Communication, U.S., U.S. 2024 (April). Credential: Certificate of completion of the course.
• Instructor of Record: E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S., Spring 2023 to Present. Profile on the School’s Faculty and Staff Page.
• Assistant Professor: Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (Undergraduate Program), 2017 – 2022.
• Lecturer: Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (Graduate Program), 2017-2022.
• Teaching Assistant: Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (Undergraduate Program), 2005-2017.
• Teaching Assistant: Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (Graduate Program), 2008-2017
• Program Coordinator: Kathmandu Model College, Kathmandu, Nepal
(undergraduate program in Journalism and Mass Communication), 2005-2007
Courses Taught U.S.
• Narrative Journalism, J4410/5410: Spring 2026, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S.
• Fundamentals of Online Journalism, J3140: (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026), E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S.
• Data Journalism, J4790_5790: (Spring 2025), E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S.
• Multiplatform Reporting and Writing, J2311: (2023-2024-Spring and Fall), E.W.
• Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S.
• Editing, J3300 (2023-2024: Spring and Fall), E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S.
Non-U.S.
• Political Communication: Graduate Course (2007 to 2022), Central Department of
• Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• Media and Democratic Process: Graduate Course (2007 to 2022), Central
• Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• Advanced Reporting: (Graduate Course) (2007 to 2022), Central
Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
• Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication: Undergraduate Course (2005 to 2022), Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal & Kathmandu Model College)
2005 to 2022), Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Kathmandu Model College)
• Media Research: Undergraduate Course (15 times, 2005 to 2022), Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Kathmandu Model College)
• Advertising & Public Relations and Media Issues: Undergraduate Course (12 times, 2005 to 2022), Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Kathmandu Model College)
• Editor-in-Chief (2017 to 2018): S.B. Web Technology, Kathmandu, Nepal (Led editorial department of four web magazines - liverampup.com; wikinetworth.com; marrieddivorce.com and Hollywoodmask.com – that published multimedia content including text, image, audio-video, and graphics).
Coverage areas: Politics: major political parties; Prime Minister’s cabinet; federal parliament; governance, judiciary and corruption issues; Development: policy making and implementation; national development projects
• Senior Reporter (2006 to 2008): The Rising Nepal, Nepal’s oldest English-language
Daily. Coverage areas: Politics: major political parties; cabinet; parliament; governance, judiciary and corruption issues; Development: policy making and implementation; national development projects
• Reporter (2000 to 2006): Gorkhapatra, Nepal’s oldest Nepali-language Daily
Coverage areas: Politics: major political events; cabinet; parliament; governance, judiciary, and corruption issues; Development: policy-making and implementation; national development projects; Social Issues: problems with poverty; lack of education; livelihood issues of underprivileged people.
• Translator (2011 to 2022): Asian Development Bank, Nepal (Translation from Nepali to English and vice versa).
• Media Coordinator (January to February 2017): "Seminar for mass media on how the election should be covered in a democratic country" (Organized in three major cities of Nepal by the Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication,
Tribhuvan University, Nepal, with the support of Japan International Cooperation Agency - JICA)
• Evaluator (2007 to 2019): Press Council Nepal (Evaluated newspapers on an annual basis & graded them in various categories based on their qualities (teamwork)
• Trainer (2018, June): Training to local journalists on reporting, organized by Laligurans Weekly Newspaper, Sankhuwasabha
• Election Observer (1999, May): National General Election observation representing Human Rights and Peace Society, Kathmandu, Nepal (observed the elections and prepared a report about the status of adherence to election codes in two districts – Arghakhanchi and Bhaktapur)
• Mixed Methods (quantitative/experimental surveys and qualitative interviews, focus groups, thematic and rhetorical analyses)
• Data Tools: (accessing, importing, scraping, and negotiating data; utilizing the Public Records Act and Freedom of Information Act to access public information; using Google Sheets functions, pivot tables, and Flourish charts).
• Social Media Analytics: content analysis; network analysis; sentiment analysis
• Acharya, P. (2025). Viral News About Vulnerable People: Issues in Nepal’s
YouTube-Based Alternative Media. Electronic News. Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. and Bates, B. (2025). Opening and Closing of Discourse through Indexing and Charting: Enhancing Pentadic Maps of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Speech to the U.N. General Assembly and Subsequent Media Coverage. Southern Communication Journal, 90(4), 259-274. Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2026). Book Review: From Legacy Media to Going Viral: Generational Media Use and Citizen Engagement, by Robert H. Wicks, Shauna A. Morimoto, and Jan LeBlanc Wicks. Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, Sage.
Credential: Book Review Link.
Peer-Reviewed Articles (Under Review)
• Acharya, P. (2025). Communication for poverty reduction as diffusion of innovation
• Acharya, P. (2025). Nepalese Diaspora Journalism in US. In Souvenir by NonResident Nepalese Association, NCC, U.S (Published by the Largest Association of Nepalese Community in the US). Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2021). Reporting disasters on media: need of equipping journalists with skills and tools. Communicating Disaster, Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communications, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 75-83. Credential: Article Link
• Acharya, P. (2020, July). News Diffusion: Lessons for Course Correction in Changing Communication Phenomena. Sahimta, pp. 205-210 (Quarterly journal published by Press Council Nepal). Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2018, October). Federalism demands transformation in media landscape. Samhita, 38, 204-211 (Quarterly journal published by Press Council Nepal). Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2018, July). Information Flow Needs Confidence and Sense of Responsibility. Samhita, 37, 15-18 (Quarterly journal published by Press Council Nepal). Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2014, February). Role of Media in Conservation and Sharing of Equitable Benefit of Natural Resources in Nepal. (P. D. Thapa, Ed.) Hamro Sampada National Monthly, 13(10), 70-72. Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2013-2014, January). Nepali Patrakaritaka Chunauti Ra
Samadhanmukhi Nitiko Aawasyakata (Challenges of Nepali Journalism and Essence of Solution-Oriented Policy. Nepal, 44(3), 55-61 (Publication by Department of Information and Broadcasting, Nepal, every two months).
• Acharya, P. (2013). Confidentiality and Journalists' Privilege: Global and Nepalese Perspective. Humanities and Social Sciences Journal, 232-238. Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2013, November). Media Ethics and Covering Governance: Global Perspective to Nepalese Practice. (U. Puri, Ed.) Itihas Pravah Annual Journal of Nepalese Studies, 5, 105-109. Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2013, June). Media Factor in Biodiversity Conservation. (P. D. Thapa,
Ed.) Hamro Sampada National Monthly, 13(1), pp. 70-71. Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2013, May). Press Freedom and Restraints. Nepal, 43(5), 44-55 (Publication by Department of Information and Broadcasting, Nepal, every two months). Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2013, April). Ethical Concerns of Scribe-Politician Relationship in Nepal. Samhita (17), 57-58 (Quarterly journal published by Press Council Nepal).
Credential: Article Link.
• Acharya, P. (2014). 'Byabasayik' Patrakarita, 2046-2070 (Professional Journalism, 1990-2014). In B. K. Dipak Aryal, Media Reader (pp. 92-93). Lalitpur, Nepal:
Jagadamba Publication.
• Award for Outstanding Research Performance (April 24, 2026): E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, conferred this award. Video Clip of Receiving the Award.
• Learn Pillar Award (Dec 5, 2025): The Ohio University Scripps College of Communication and Dean Scott Titsworth presented the award for “distinctive excellence in advancing our (the college’s) legacy as a preeminent program in communication, media, and journalism education.” LinkedIn Post 1 About theAward. Video Clip of the Award Ceremony on LinkedIn. LinkedIn Post 2 About the Award.
• Outstanding Teaching Award (April 2025): The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S. Video Clip of the Award Ceremony on LinkedIn.
• Outstanding Researcher Award (April 2024): The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S.The LinkedIn post about the award.
• Graduate Student Instructor Teaching Academy Completion (2023-24): Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, Ohio University, U.S.
• Robert L. and Teri W. Gerbig Graduate Scholarship (2022): The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, U.S.
• Policy Research Fellowship (2013): Alliance for Social Dialogue, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Research Fellowship (2018): Poverty Alleviation Fund, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Enewspolar (2026): I was mentioned as a speaker of the panel session in a news article on “Nepal’s presence in global media, representation, and the global perspective of Nepali journalism.” News Link.
• Samajpress (2026): Samajpress.com online news portal published a photo feature on the panel I led, “Nepal’s presence in global media, representation, and the global perspective of Nepali journalism.”Photo Feature Link.
• Ohio Today (2025): I was mentioned as an awardee after receiving the Learn Pillar Award from Ohio University. News Link.
• Everest Times (2024): The online news portal quoted me from my keynote speech at the NEAJA Press Freedom Day program in New York. News Link.
• Samaya Post (2024): The online news portal quoted me from my keynote speech at the NEAJA Press Freedom Day program in New York. News Link.
• The Himalayan Times (2016): Nepal’s leading daily newspaper quoted me as Nepal considered revising the national mass communication policy. News Link.
• Reuters (2015): Reuters quoted me as Nepal prepared to promulgate a new constitution following a long-standing conflict. I was a political reporter working for The Himalayan Times at the time. News Link.
• Ohio University (2026): I was featured in a LinkedIn post for serving as a panelist at the NEPSA conclave in Texas. The Post Link.
• Ohio University (2026): E.W. Scripps School of Journalism included me in a post on Facebook,Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Ohio University (2026): Journalism professor Nerissa Young, who also manages social media posts at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University, featured me for serving as a panelist in Texas. The LinkedIn Post Link. Scripps College J. School’s post on Instagram.
• Ohio University (2026): I was featured in E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s Facebook post as an awardee for outstanding research performance. The Post Link. The Instagram Link. (My part starts at the 15second mark of the video).
• Nepal America Journalist Association (NEAJA Live, 2026): NEAJA’s official Facebook page posted the live cast I led. (My part starts at 2 hours 25 minutes in the live cast video).
• NEAJA (2026): NEAJA posts about me before the conclave on Facebook. Post Link.
• NEAJA (2026): NEAJA posts about me before the conclave on Facebook. Post Link.
• Ohio University (2025): Our conference presentation was featured in this LinkedIn story. Story Link.
• Ohio University (2025): I was mentioned as one of the researchers who shared ideas on the national stage at the AEJMC conference in San Francisco. The Story Link.
• Ohio University (2025): Journalism professor Nerissa Young posts on LinkedIn to congratulate me on my research publication in a high-index journal. The Post Link.
• Ohio Today (2025): I was mentioned as an awardee after receiving the Learn Pillar Award from Ohio University. News Link.
• Ohio University (2025): Ohio University featured me on LinkedIn and Instagram after I published a book review in a high-index journal. The Post LinkedIn Link. The Instagram Link.
• Ohio University (2025): Social Media Analytics professor Dr. Laeeq Khan quoted me in his Facebook Post about my presentation at the AEJMC conference in San Francisco. Post Link.
• Ohio University (2024): Ohio University featured me on Facebook after I served as a keynote speaker on Press Freedom Day in New York. Post Link.
• Ohio University (2024): Journalism professor Nerissa Young, who also manages the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism’s social media, made this post when we presented our paper at the NCA conference in New Orleans. LinkedIn Post Link.
• NEAJA (2024): NEAJA posted a poster on Facebook about my participation as a keynote speaker before I attended the Press Freedom Day program in New York. Post Link.
• Summar Social Media Project, 2026: Interviewed and profiled students and faculty across various social media. This also includes video editing and social media posts.
• Public Records Audit, 2025-26: Involved in collecting data from Ohio’s 88 counties about Public Records Compliance, analyzing the data, and writing a report.
• Summer Reporting Project, 2024: Reporting project in collaboration with
then Associate Dean Dr. Amee Edmondson, Scripps College of Communication, Ohio University. This involved reporting on the achievements of students and faculty from the College of Communications at OU.
• Media and Nepali Public, Survey Assessment of Media Capacity, Credibility and Literacy (2012): This research project was conducted by Media Foundation Nepal, with support from the government of Japan and in collaboration with UNESCO, Group Research, 2012. I contributed to the literature review and survey.
• The Making and Implementation of Media Policies in Nepal: Experiences of an Emerging Democracy (2013):Alliance for Social Dialogue (ASD), Kathmandu, Nepal, awarded the fellowship through a competitive process.
• Role of Communication in Poverty Reduction Efforts: A Study on What Works and What Does Not (2018):Poverty Alleviation Fund, Kathmandu, Nepal; awarded through a competitive process.
• Internationalization of University Education (June 9-10, 2019): Tribhuvan University published this policy paper following an international seminar held in Kathmandu, Nepal, on June 9-10, 2019. Credential: Link to the cover page of the report. Link to the repository.
• Acharya, P. (February 27, 2026). Engaging with Public Affairs News: Factchecking in the Age of AI, Fourth Annual Graduate Student Conference, Graduate Student Senate, Ohio University. Credential: Invitation Letter.
• Acharya, P. (April 18, 2026). Served as a panelist at the session titled “Nepal in
Global Media: Representation, Reality and Global Perspectives,” organized by Nepal America Journalist Association (NEAJA). Credential: Invitation Letter.
• Straight, T. & Acharya, P. (August 2026). “Exploring News Engagement in the Age of Short-Form Video: A Mixed-Method Analysis of YouTube Shorts,” AEJMC Annual Conference, August 7 2026, New Orleans, U.S. [Poster Presentation]
• Acharya, P. (January 2026). Nepali Diaspora Journalism in the US: A Historical Perspective, IAFOR, Hawaii, Honolulu (January 4).
• Straight, T. & Acharya, P. (March 2025). “Exploring News Engagement in the Age of Short-Form Video: A Mixed-Method Analysis of YouTube Shorts,” AEJMC Midwinter Conference, March 2025, Oklahoma, U.S.
• Acharya, P. (April 11, 2025). Media as Watchdog or Facilitator: Real-Time Fact-Checking during Presidential Debate. Society for Case Research. Chicago.
• Acharya, P. (Feb 28, 2025). Spread of Disinformation, Misinformation and Malformation: Role of News Media. Graduate Conference, 2025. Graduate Student Senate, Ohio University, U.S.
Prakash, A. (Feb 11, 2025). Spread of Disinformation, Misinformation & MalInformation: Factchecking Efficacy. Three-Minute Thesis (Semi-Final Round).
Ohio University, U.S.
• Acharya, P. & and Bates, B. (2024). Opening and Closing of Discourse through Indexing and Charting: Enhancing Pentadic Maps of Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Speech to the U.N. General Assembly and Subsequent Media Coverage. NCA, New Orleans, November 22, 2024.
• Acharya, P. (2024). Sensationalism in YouTube Viral Contents: How Heavily
Emotion-Loaded Contents Ignore News Standards in Nepal,” (online presentation) at
The Asian Conference on Media, Communication and Film (MediAsia2024) at Kyoto Research Park by IAFOR, The International Academic Forum, International, Intercultural, Interdisciplinary. October 15-19, 2024.
• Acharya, P. (April 21, 2023). Rise of Women Journalists and Challenges in Nepal. Graduate Student Symposium: Women in International Media. E.W. Scripps School of Communication, Ohio University, US.
• Acharya, P. (March 2, 2024). Framing of Abortion in U.S. Elite Newspapers after 2022 Supreme Court Ruling. AEJMC Midwinter Conference. Oklahoma, U.S.
• Acharya, P. (March 1, 2024). YouTube Viral Stories and Privacy Violation of
Vulnerable People in South Asia. AEJJC Midwinter Conference. Oklahoma, U.S.
• Acharya. P. (Feb 23, 2024) Protecting Right to Know and Preventing Defamation in Health Journalism: Case Laws,” Second Annual Graduate Student Conference.
Schoonover Center, Ohio University, U.S.
• Acharya, P. (July 4, 2013). “Role of Government in Conflict Management,”
Ministry of Peace and Reconstruction, Government of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
• Conference Papers Review (2026): Reviewed 12 papers for the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC)
• Grant Reviewer (2025): The Graduate College – Graduate Student Senate Original Work Grant (OWG), Ohio University. Credential: Certificate.
• Editorial Board Member (2025): Served as a souvenir publication editorial board member responsible for publishing the NRNA NCC (Non-Resident Nepali Association, National Coordination Council) USA’s souvenir. This publication features expert articles and key works from NRNA NCC USA. Credential: The article I wrote for the souvenir and attached cover pages with the editorial members’ information.
• Grant Reviewer (2023): The Graduate College – Graduate Student Senate (GSS) Original Work Grant (OWG), Ohio University.
• AEJMC Annual Conference Volunteer (August 2026): Volunteered in the AEJMC Annual Conference on August 5 and 7, 2026, in New Orleans.
• Election Committee Member (2026): Nepalese Student Association, Ohio University.
• Election Committee Member (2025): Nepalese Student Association, Ohio University.
• Experience Sharing (June 14, 2025): Sharing experience with a prospective Ph.D.
student at E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, Ohio University
• Election Committee Member (2024): Nepalese Student Association, Ohio University.
• NCA Conference Volunteer (2024): New Orleans, November 22, 2024.
Guest Lecture
• Guest Teacher: Taught Dr. Victoria LaPoe's class on November 7, 2024.
• Acharya, P. (March 1, 2024). Moderator. Global Perspectives in Journalism. International Communication Division. AEJMC, Oklahoma, U.S. Credential: List of Discussants.
• Acharya, P. (March 2, 2024). Discussant. Global Media and Socio-political Narratives. International Communication Division. AEJMC, Oklahoma, U.S. Credential: List of Discussants.
• Keynote Speaker: “Journalism and Press Freedom,” on World Press Freedom Day, organized by Nepal America Journalists Association (NEAJA), USA, on May 4, 2024, in New York.
• Speaker: “Nepal at Glance” at Nepalese Night 2024, Athens, Ohio. March 24, 2024. Organized by the Nepalese Student Association, Ohio University.
• Participant: National Convention, 2024, Asian American Journalism Association, August 7-11, Austin, Texas.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• AEJMC Member (2024-Present): Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
• NCA Member (2024-Present): National Communication Association, U.S.A.
IRE Member (2024-Present): Investigative Reporters and Editors, U.S.A.
• AAJA Member (2024-Present): Asian American Journalist Association, U.S.A.
• IAFOR Member (2024-Present): International Academic Forum, Japan.
• FNJ Member (2001-2022): Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ)
• TUTA Member (2006-2022): Member, Tribhuvan University Teachers' Association
• National Security Simulation at Fawcett Center at The Ohio State University (October 24-25): Roleplayed as Special Correspondent for Online News Outlet Torch (October 24-25) at the Fawcett Center at The Ohio State University and published five news stories after taking interviews with role-playing senators, attending simulated Congressional debates and attending press conferences by role-playing authorities, including the President.
• IRE AccessFest (October 2025): Investigative Reporters and Editors annual virtual conference; learned about data journalism and investigative reporting tools and practices (October 9-11, 2025).
• IRE AccessFest (October 2024): Investigative Reporters and Editors annual virtual conference, learned about data journalism and investigative reporting tools and practices (October 17-19, 2024).
• Parliamentary Reporting (June 2008): One-week training on Parliamentary Reporting by Nepal Press Institute
• Investigative Reporting (September 2005): One-week training on Investigative Reporting Against Corruption by Research and Media Center Against Corruption (ReMAC), Kathmandu, Nepal. Credential: Certificate of appreciation from ReMAC.
• Court Reporting (September 2004): One-week training on Court Reporting by Nepal Press Institute
• Core Communication and Digital Media Courses: News writing, Fundamentals of communication; multiplatform reporting and writing; communication and journalism theories and applications; use of Google Spreadsheets; Flourish for data visualization; WordPress; digital storytelling combining text, image, audio-video, graphics; editing on Adobe Premiere Pro
• Editing: content editing; structural editing; grammar, punctuation, and syntax; legal and ethical editing: headline and caption writing; AP style; fact-checking
• Data Journalism: accessing, scraping, processing, negotiating data & developing a story with text, video, interactive data, links, pull-up quotes, immersive and engaging content
• Social Media Engagement and Analytics: social media content creation, audience engagement, social media analytics, network analysis, sentiment analysis
• Political Communication/Public Affairs Reporting: events/issues that affect the public’s lives (public policy, crime, health, education, political communication)
• Ethics: ethical values in the new media ecosystem with AI; misinformation, disinformation, and fact-checking
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