Cory Williams

Cory Williams, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship. He teaches business communication courses and has previous experience at Concord University, where he served as Faculty Representative to the Board of Governors and Chair of the Department of Mass Communication. His research focuses on preventing workplace bullying. He holds a PhD in Rhetoric from Duquesne University (2007), an MA in Interpersonal Communication from Purdue University (2002), and a BA in Speech Communication from Lipscomb University (2000).

Education:

• PhD (Rhetoric), Duquesne University, 2007
• MA (Interpersonal Communication), Purdue University, 2002
• BA (Speech Communication), Lipscomb University, 2000

Research Interests: Dr. Williams specializes in workplace bullying prevention, combining expertise in organizational communication, rhetorical theory, and communication ethics. His teaching spans interpersonal communication, persuasion, and ethical frameworks in professional settings.

Awards/Grants: No scientific awards or grants explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Teaching & Leadership: Previously chaired the Mass Communication Department at Concord University and held governance roles. Current focus includes integrating communication ethics into business curricula.