George Atkins

George Atkins is a Lecturer in the Department of Writing & Rhetoric at the University of Mississippi, part of the College of Liberal Arts. He teaches foundational courses in writing and communication, including First-Year Writing, Introduction to College Writing, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, and Professional Communication for Engineers.

Education:

• B.A. in Physical Education, University of Mississippi (1989)
• M.A. in Communications, University of Memphis (1997)

His academic focus lies in writing instruction, rhetorical theory, and communication pedagogy. His teaching spans both general education and discipline-specific communication, particularly supporting engineering students in professional writing and presentation skills.

While no recent publications are listed, his instructional work reflects a strong engagement with composition, rhetoric, and interdisciplinary communication training across undergraduate curricula.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

George Atkins advises undergraduate writers and supports student communication development across multiple entry-level and professional writing courses. He contributes to the core writing program at the university, playing a key role in foundational literacy education. He is based in Sommerville Hall, Oxford campus.