Melissa Gibson

Melissa Gibson serves as a Professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance within the College of Arts and Humanities at California State University, Fresno, where she maintains an active academic appointment with no indication of part-time status or retirement.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Franklin and Marshall College
• Master of Arts (M.A.) from the University of Iowa
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the University of Pittsburgh

Professor Gibson's scholarly focus spans Theatre, Dance, Acting, Theatre History, and Dramatic Literature, reflected in her teaching of History/Literature and Acting courses. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with practical performance techniques across the performing arts spectrum.

She provides academic guidance as a General Advisor for students and maintains an active campus presence with office location in Speech Arts 33/34, accessible via telephone at 559.278.2522 and email mgibson@csufresno.edu.