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Dr. Ben Voth is a Professor of Rhetoric and Director of Debate at Southern Methodist University (SMU). His work focuses on rhetoric’s role in genocide prevention, civil rights advocacy, and public communication. He has authored award-winning books, including James Farmer Jr.: The Great Debater, and consults with organizations like the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Rwandan Government. His research emphasizes debate as a tool for societal healing and critical thinking. Dr. Voth’s pedagogical methods have influenced global education initiatives, particularly in post-conflict regions like Rwanda.
- Affiliations: Director of Debate & Professor of Rhetoric at SMU
- Key Clients: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bush Institute, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation
Research interests include the rhetoric of genocide, nonviolent resistance, and the intersection of debate with social justice. His Rwanda Rising project promotes debate as a pathway to reconciliation.
Notable publications span presidential rhetoric, political communication ethics, and the role of humor in politics. He regularly leads workshops on communication techniques and has advised hundreds of individuals and organizations.
