Linda Martin

Dr. Linda Martin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mass Communication at Nicholls State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Mass Communication from the University of Denver.

• Ph.D., University of Tennessee
• M.A., University of Denver
• B.A., Louisiana State University Shreveport

Her research focuses on human interaction with workplace technology, communication strategies in crisis scenarios (e.g., zoo escapes), and cultural representation in media, including the whitewashing of cowboys in Western films. She has 30 years of combined teaching and professional experience in PR and corporate communication.

Dr. Martin emphasizes collaborative research with students and faculty, stating Nicholls provides an ideal environment for academic and professional growth. She joined the university in 2016 and teaches courses such as MACO 101 (Survey of Mass Communication), MACO 330 (Public Relations), and MACO 452 (Women and Minorities in Media).