Gretchen Montgomery

Gretchen Montgomery is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, affiliated with the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences in the Department of Communication. Her research explores the intersection of language, identity, and social dynamics, with a focus on intergroup communication and immigration-related attitudes.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2019

Gretchen’s academic interests center on intergroup communication, intercultural dynamics, and the role of ethnolinguistic identity in shaping societal attitudes. Her work often examines how language and communication influence perceptions of immigration and acculturation.

Her publications highlight trends in communication research, including studies on accent perception (2022), acculturation strategies (2021), social media activism (2020), digital political engagement (2019), and intergroup anxiety (2018). These works span disciplines like communication theory, sociolinguistics, and political science, addressing themes such as language processing fluency, collective efficacy, and cross-cultural interaction.