David Impellizzeri

David Impellizzeri, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in Journalism & Communication Studies specializing in rhetoric, philosophy of communication, and media ecology. His work emphasizes ethical dimensions of communication in public and marketplace contexts. With a Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Duquesne University and additional degrees in Philosophy and Leadership, he brings interdisciplinary expertise to teaching and research.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Duquesne University
• M.A. in Philosophy, Duquesne University
• M.A. in Leadership and Liberal Studies, Duquesne University
• Bachelor’s in Practical Theology, Lee University

Research focuses on rhetoric’s interplay with philosophy, ethics in communication, and media ecology. Recent work explores tensions between free speech and defamation, higher education marketing, and ethical orientations in public life.

Awards include recognition for top faculty and student papers from communication associations, reflecting his scholarly impact. He is affiliated with the National Communication Association, Religious Communication Association, and Southern States Communication Association.