

Valerie Black
Education
- MA Communications Management, Webster University
- BA Mass Media Arts, Hampton University
Valerie Black has over 12 years of experience as a professor and 10 years in journalism. She empowers students to leverage the resources that are available but not easily accessible. Her focus is in online education, rich content, and digital storytelling. She’s committed to listening and seeking people’s personal stories firsthand — and helping tell those stories to a wider audience.
Valerie has an MA in communications management from Webster University, where her focus was on learning the business side of media. She also has a BA in mass media arts from Hampton University.
Valerie is a former editor for BestColleges.
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Online Doctorate in Business Administration Programs
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Best Online Master's in Construction Management Programs
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MBA/MHA Dual Degree: Combine Business and Healthcare Leadership
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Accelerated Online Construction Management Degrees
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