Kayla Masterman is a Master of Public Administration student at American University and a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned a degree in Digital Journalism. She served as PEN America’s Digital Safety Intern during the 2025–26 academic year, supporting efforts to promote online safety and free expression
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What It’s Like To Get Placed On A Professor Watchlist
Like many others on watchlists, Dr. Cheung landed at the center of national media attention and a virulent online harassment campaign.