Alicia J. Carthell

Alicia J. Carthell is an Assistant Professor of English at Murray State University. She holds an Ed.D. from Murray State University, an M.T.S.C. and B.A. from Miami University (OH), and a mini M.B.A. (certificate) from Miami University. Her areas of specialization include Technical and Scientific Communication, Technical and Professional Writing, and Educational Leadership with a focus on student success and retention in postsecondary education.

Dr. Carthell has been recognized with the Dr. Steve Jones Faculty Excellence Award. She also established the Drs. SG and Alicia Carthell Scholarship in 2018. She teaches courses such as ENG 105 (Critical Reading, Writing, and Inquiry), ENG 204 (Advanced Expository Writing), and professional writing courses like ENG 324 (Technical Writing) and ENG 325 (Professional Document Design).

Her work emphasizes bridging academic writing skills with practical applications in professional and technical fields while contributing to institutional efforts in student success initiatives.