Michael Perlstein

Visiting Assistant Professor

Michael Perlstein is a visiting professor in the School of Mass Communication.
Department
School of Mass Communication
Office Location
311 Comm/Music
Mailing Address
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St. Charles Ave.
Campus Box 201
New Orleans, LA 70118
Direct Phone
(504) 865-3289
Fax Number
(504) 865-2333
E-mail Address
perl@loyno.edu

Areas of Expertise

General news reporting, crime reporting, history of journalism.

Degrees

M.A., Northwestern University; B.A., Reed College

Short Bio

Michael Perlstein was a criminal justice reporter for The Times-Picayune for more than 20 years before joining Loyola’s faculty in 2006.  Prof. Perlstein was part of the news team that was awarded Pulitzer Prizes for Public Service and Breaking News Reporting for coverage of Hurricane Katrina.  Prof. Perlstein continues to do freelance reporting, writing articles for The New York Times, Washington Post, New Orleans Magazine and others. He also is involved in a variety of projects, including a book, the official biography of the NBA's New Orleans Hornets and owner George Shinn.

Courses Taught

  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Beginning Reporting
  • Covering Criminal Justice
  • History of Journalism