Megan Morrissey

Dr. Megan Morrissey is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of North Texas (UNT), where she also serves as Director of the Women's and Gender Studies Program. She is affiliated with the LGBTQ Studies Program and the Latina/o Mexican American Studies Program, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement across gender, sexuality, and cultural discourse.

• Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, 2013

Her research explores how language and communication shape cultural conditions, particularly in relation to identity, embodiment, and social inclusion. She employs critical rhetorical analysis to examine nontraditional texts such as documentary films, online forums, news media, and human rights reports, focusing on how discursive practices construct and marginalize social identities.

While no specific publications are listed, her scholarly focus suggests consistent engagement with critical theory, cultural studies, and rhetorical analysis across media and public discourse.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Finalist, CLASS Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2020, 2021, 2022)
• University's sole finalist, Texas Minnie Stevens Piper Teaching Award (2022)

Dr. Morrissey is deeply committed to integrating research and teaching, viewing both as mutually informing practices. She has been recognized for her excellence in undergraduate education and contributes to academic service through roles in the National Communication Association and editorial boards for Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies and Communication and Race. Her leadership in directing interdisciplinary programs underscores her institutional and scholarly impact.

She is actively involved in academic leadership and service, having served as an elected officer in the Rhetorical and Communication Theory division of the National Communication Association.