Matthew Pavesich

Matthew Pavesich serves as Director of the University Writing Program and Teaching Professor at Johns Hopkins University, joining in 2021 after teaching positions at Roosevelt University and Georgetown University, where he earned the Provost’s Innovation in Teaching award.

Education

• PhD in English (Rhetoric and Writing), University of Illinois-Chicago, 2009

Research Interests

Pavesich’s scholarship spans writing, rhetoric, design, pedagogy, and public humanities, with recent emphasis on adaptation in writing—particularly visual rhetoric (dcadapters.org) and everyday “self-sponsored” writing. He frames writing as fundamentally humanistic, stating it is “a way of caring for others,” reflecting his commitment to the public humanities and pedagogical innovation.

Scientific Awards

• Provost’s Innovation in Teaching award, Georgetown University

Advising and Grants

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Labs and Teams

As Director of the University Writing Program, Pavesich oversees faculty resources via the program’s Sharepoint site and leads initiatives including the visual rhetoric project dcadapters.org. He also serves as public humanities officer of the Rhetoric Society of America since 2024.