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Alicia K. Hatcher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Writing Studies, Rhetoric, and Composition at Syracuse University’s College of Arts and Sciences. She joined in Fall 2022 as a tenure-track faculty member, specializing in African American Rhetorics and Literacies. Her research focuses on Black rhetorical practices, particularly analyzing symbolic resistance by Black athletes through frameworks like her 'Performative Symbolic Resistance' theory.
Education:
- Ph.D., Rhetoric, Writing, and Professional Communication (East Carolina University, 2021)
- M.A., English Literature (North Carolina Central University, 2010)
- B.A., English (University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2002)
- A.A., Liberal Arts (James Sprunt Community College, 1994)
Research Interests: Dr. Hatcher examines intersections of race, rhetoric, and sport, emphasizing embodied resistance and decolonial methodologies. She co-edits Journal of Multimodal Rhetorics and contributes to cultural rhetorics scholarship through frameworks like PSR (Performative Symbolic Resistance).
Her work bridges academic and activist spaces, advocating for inclusive pedagogies and social justice advocacy.
Recent Trends in Scholarship: Recent publications explore Kaepernick’s protests, tactical uses of public space, and Black athlete activism. Her work intersects rhetoric, visual culture, and social justice, often employing qualitative methods like ethnography and discourse analysis.
Awards:
- 2023: Best of Rhetoric and Composition Journals (Article Selection)
- 2022-2024: NCTE Cultivating New Voices Fellowship
- 2020: Association of Teachers of Technical Writing Amplification Award
Service & Grants: Academic Consultant for Syracuse University Football Program (2022–present), Syracuse University Humanities Center Grant recipient (2025–present). Active in NCTE/CCCC Black Caucus, organizing awards and advocacy initiatives.
