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Brandon Inabinet is a Professor of Communication Studies at Furman University and serves as Faculty Council Chair. He holds a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from Northwestern University and Furman University. His research focuses on rhetorical history, intergenerational trauma, and the intersections of rhetoric with regionalism, civility, and sustainable advocacy. Key contributions include studies on Southern rhetorical practices, institutional racial repair, and the Stoic influences on Cicero's oratorical theories.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Rhetoric and Public Culture, Northwestern University
- M.A. in Communication Studies, Northwestern University
- B.A. in Communication Studies and Political Science, Furman University
Research Interests: Explores ancient rhetoric's application to modern contexts, critical regionalism, and intergenerational justice. Recent work examines the rhetorical dimensions of racial repair, public space design, and the ethics of science-humanities discourse. He integrates digital tools like GIS and 3D-imaging into teaching and community engagement projects.
Notable Awards:
- Maiden Invitational Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Janice Hocker Rushing Early Career Research Award
- American Society for the History of Rhetoric Top Paper Award
Grants & Professional Activities: Led projects funded by Associated Colleges of the South (ACS), Mellon Asia Network, and the Duke Endowment. His work includes global learning initiatives linking U.S. and Chinese food systems, and co-chairing Furman's Task Force on Slavery and Justice. Courses taught include rhetorical criticism, public speaking, and design theory.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on sustainability advocacy and historical reparative projects. Active in Furman's Creative Collaborative and Forensics programs.
