Sarah Richardson

Sarah Richardson is an Assistant Professor in the General Faculty at the University of Virginia, affiliated with the Writing and Rhetoric Program. Her work bridges rhetorical theory, cultural analysis, and community engagement, with a focus on public memory, death rhetorics, and feminist approaches to material practices.

• B.A. in English from Stetson University (2016)
• M.A. in Writing, Rhetoric, and Media from Clemson University (2018)
• Ph.D. in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design from Clemson University (2023)

Her research explores how memory, gender, and material cultures intersect in rhetorical spaces. Recent publications emphasize pedagogical innovation and marginalized historical narratives. She has presented at major conferences such as the Rhetoric Society of America Conference and Computers & Writing Conference, highlighting her commitment to community-based projects like cemetery preservation.

While her work spans theoretical and applied domains, it consistently interrogates the politics of visibility in historical and digital contexts.