Yvonne Morris

Yvonne Morris is an Academic Specialist in the Department of African American and African Studies at Michigan State University, where she focuses on advising and research. She holds a PhD from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), alongside a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, also from UNLV. Her work centers on digital Black feminism, exploring how Black women create joy and resistance on platforms like Twitter amid misogynoir. She also advocates for diversifying education and supporting first-generation students.

Education Background:

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, UNLV
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (Multicultural Education focus), UNLV
• Certificate in Social Justice Studies, UNLV
• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction (Cultural Studies focus), UNLV

Research Interests: Dr. Morris investigates digital spaces as sites of Black feminist joy and resistance, including topics like Black women’s labor, knowledge production, and strategies to combat systemic oppression. Her work intersects with broader themes of social justice, education equity, and cultural studies.

Professional Experience:

• Project Coordinator, Nevada Department of Education
• Advisor for UNLV’s #LoveToTeachLV program
• TRIO Upward Bound Program Advisor, Nevada State College

She emphasizes holistic student support, prioritizing care and belonging in academic environments. Her role at MSU includes helping build the AAAS program, which recently expanded with new courses and scholarships.