Mary Stuckey

Mary Stuckey is a Sparks Professor in Communication Arts and Sciences at Pennsylvania State University's College of Liberal Arts. She is an established scholar in political rhetoric, presidential rhetoric, political communication, and American Indian politics. With 12 books and approximately 80 essays and book chapters, her academic contributions are significant.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Government and International Relations, University of Notre Dame (1984)
• M.A. in Government and International Relations, University of Notre Dame (1984)
• B.A. in Political Science (Honors), University of California-Davis (1981)

Research Interests:
Mary Stuckey specializes in analyzing political and presidential rhetoric, focusing on persuasive strategies in public discourse and the intersection of communication with American Indian politics. Her work explores how rhetoric shapes political change and public affairs.

Editorial Leadership:
She has served as editor of the Southern Communication Journal, book review editor for Rhetoric and Public Affairs, and currently co-edits Peter Lang’s series The Frontiers of Political Communication with Mitchell McKinney.

Scientific Awards:

• Michael M. Osborn Teacher/Scholar Award
• Rose B. Johnson Award (with Zoe Hess-Carney)
• Roderick P. Hart Outstanding Book Award
• Marie Hochmuth Nichols Award
• Carl Couch Center, Bruce E. Gronbeck Political Communication Award
• John Sisco Teaching Award
• Pi Sigma Alpha Teaching Award
• Elsie M. Hood Teaching Award