Rehana Begum receives doctorate in journalism and communication

VIJAYAWADA: Rehana Begum, serving as a State Information Commissioner (RTI), was awarded a doctorate in Journalism and Communication by Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam (Padmavathi Women’s University), Tirupati.

The honour followed the successful completion of her viva voce, conducted on campus recently. Her doctoral research, guided by Prof. Neelima, was lauded by the viva committee for its depth, relevance, and contribution to the evolving discourse in journalism and communication.Rehana conducted her research on 'Coverage of international news in Telugu Newspapers'. As part of her study, she analysed 22,056 news items published between 2019 and 2022.

“This is another feather in Rehana Begum’s academic cap,” remarked Prof. Sapna, Chairperson of the Viva committee, while congratulating her.Faculty members and university officials joined in celebrating the milestone, commending her dedication and scholarly commitment. The conferral of the PhD marks a significant achievement in Rehana Begum’s academic and professional journey, further underscoring her multifaceted contributions to public service and media research.