I teach and mentor students in the US and Ghana.

Teaching & Mentoring

I have taught a variety of classes in international communication, global media industries, feminist studies and research methods at the undergraduate level at Cornell University, the University of Georgia and the Pennsylvania State University.

Since moving to Cornell in 2024, I have been teaching various classes in global media at the Department of Communication.

Courses Taught

Global Media Industries (Cornell)

Media Communication (Cornell)

International Media Entertainment (Georgia)

Entertainment Media Analysis (Georgia)

Media Entertainment & Popular Culture (Georgia)

World Media Systems (Penn State)

International Mass Communications (Penn State)

In Ghana, I have mentored students in media studies, journalism practice, digital media writing and radio production from institutions such as the University for Development Studies, the Ghana Institute of Journalism and Tamale Technical University.

Many of my students and mentees have gone on to have successful careers in journalism and media studies in Ghana and the US.

Teaching Recognitions

Teaching Award (2019)

During my graduate study at the Pennsylvania State University, I won the highly competitive Djung Yune Tchoi Memorial Excellence in Teaching Award at the Bellisario College of Communications for my exceptional work in the classroom. I dedicate this award to my mother, herself a teacher, who inspired me to be a teacher.

Lilly Teaching Fellow (2021-2023)

While at the University of Georgia, I was selected as a Lilly Teaching Fellow for my effective pedagogy. In this fellowship, I learnt from mentors and peers and shared skills and strategies for effective teaching

What my students are saying…

  • — Student, March 2020

    “I appreciate how Dr. Mohammed is real, transparent, honest, and provides endless real-world examples to support our studies. Overall, I have enjoyed this class a lot more than I thought I would coming into it.”

  • — Student, 2020

    “I like how Dr. Mohammed makes the discussion light and relatable, and values our opinions on each topic.”

  • — Student, March 2020

    “I love the classroom dynamic. Very few professors really know how to lead a discussion and I feel like you are doing a fantastic job with it.”

  • — Student, 2019

    “I wanted to reach out and let you know just how much I am enjoying this class; it is very rare for me to be excited to go to a class, but every Monday, Wednesday and Friday I wake up optimistic, hoping that I will learn something new in your class. You bring such a different point of view to our learning.”

What my mentees are saying…

  • - Lukman Mahami Adams, BSc Social Change Communication, UDS. MA Development Communication, GIJ.

    “‘New day, new knowledge’ is the slogan I’ve adopted from Wunpini’s mentorship. My research prowess, writing, critical analysis among others are all thanks to her. I’ve  learnt to be open minded to understand and accept new knowledge as I was always limited to a lot of issues and concepts.”

  • -Sayidatu Ibrahim Graduate Student, University of Ghana

    “Dr Mohammed is one of my favorite feminist scholars. She is a great teacher and you are assured of learning something new everyday. Also, she is always ready to point me in the right direction when it comes to getting resources for my school projects.”

  • -Precious Awuni BA, Ghana Institute of Journalism

    “Wunpini is a great mentor. I am learning a lot from her and we are building a great relationship. Despite her tight schedule, she’s always available when I need help, offering advice on academia, ensuring I make the right decisions when it comes to my social life and future. She has also introduced me to various opportunities to enrich my experience in journalism.”

  • - Lukman Mahami Adams, BSc Social Change Communication, UDS. MA Development Communication, GIJ.

    “‘New day, new knowledge’ is the slogan I’ve adopted from Wunpini’s mentorship. My research prowess, writing, critical analysis among others are all thanks to her. I’ve  learnt to be open minded to understand and accept new knowledge as I was always limited to a lot of issues and concepts.”