Chris Gurrie

Chris Gurrie serves as Associate Professor in the Communication Department at The University of Tampa, specializing in professional presentations, audience connection, and interdisciplinary communication research spanning organizational dynamics, integrated marketing, and leadership development.

Education:

• 2001: B.A. from Purdue University
• 2002: M.S. from Florida State University
• 2011: Ed.D. from Nova Southeastern University
• 2018: M.S. from The University of Tampa

Research Focus: Gurrie's scholarship operates at the intersection of empirical social science and performative arts. His first research stream investigates communication platforms through applied organizational studies and marketing frameworks, while his second stream explores storytelling through autoethnographic performance pieces like The 49 addressing Pulse Nightclub tragedies. This dual approach bridges academic rigor with community engagement.

Scientific Recognition:

• 2011 Florida Communication Association Teacher of the Year
• 2016 Florida Communication Association Researcher of the Year
• NCA 2016 Top Paper award for presentation dynamics research
• Three University of Tampa Learning Enrichment Grants
• Two CIEE faculty grants and Delo (Rise) grant
• Outstanding Contribution to Student Life Award (Linda Devine Award)

Academic Leadership: As Editor of the Florida Communication Journal and active NCA/FCA member, Gurrie directs multiple grant-funded initiatives including CIEE projects and Delo grants supporting student life innovation. His Huffington Post blog extends scholarly discourse to public audiences while community partnerships with Equality Florida and Golden Retriever Rescue demonstrate applied communication ethics.