Kimberly M. Cuny

Kimberly M. Cuny is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina Greensboro's College of Arts and Sciences. She holds adjunct roles at Greensboro College and has directed UNCG's Speaking Center since 2003. Her work bridges academia and community engagement, emphasizing radical pedagogy, arts accessibility, and storytelling for marginalized groups.

Research Focus: Cuny investigates experiential learning, speaking center operations, empathetic communication, and inclusive arts education. Her projects often involve using drama/storytelling to support neurodiverse learners.

Awards & Recognition:

• Anna Maria Gove University Teaching Excellence Award
• Thomas Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
• Ferguson Top Research Paper (National Communication Centers)
• Brant Taylor Barrier Free Award for disability advocacy

Leadership: She co-founded UNCG's Multiliteracy Centers and redesigned key courses like CST 460 (Storytelling) for online accessibility. Her community initiatives include 'Arts for All' and 'Master Communicators of Peacehaven'.