Amy Schumacher-Rutherford

Amy Schumacher-Rutherford is a Lecturer in Speech at the University of Mississippi. She holds an M.A. in Communication Studies from Marshall University and teaches foundational communication courses. Her research examines political discourse, media rhetoric, and the social implications of incivility in public communication.

Publications analyze how partisan attacks influence audience perceptions and normalize political violence. Recent work investigates the relationship between dehumanizing rhetoric and democratic erosion.

No student advising, awards, or grants are documented. Professional focus remains on speech pedagogy and discourse analysis.