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Dr. Breann E. Murphy serves as an Endowed Scholar of Diversity in Leadership and Public Relations and Associate Professor at Jacksonville State University's College of Business and Industry, Department of Communication. Her research examines gender disparities in public relations leadership, focusing on women's underrepresentation in executive roles despite comprising 63-71% of practitioners.
- Ph.D. in Communication and Information Science (Mass Communication with Specialization in Public Relations and Management), University of Alabama
- M.A. in Communication Management (Public Relations), University of Alabama at Birmingham
- B.A. in History with Minor in Legal Affairs, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dr. Murphy's scholarly work appears in journals like Journal of Public Relations Research, PR Journal, and Journal of Public Relations Education, with notable contributions to athletic image repair strategies and leadership pedagogy. She received JSU's first endowed scholar recognition to advance research on women's leadership practices.
Her service includes:
- Faculty Adviser of PRSSA (2019-2024), guiding chapters to PRSA Alabama awards
- Member of University Women in Academia Support Group
- Chair Elect for Alabama PRSA (2025)
- Kopenhaver Center Fellow (2023)
She actively mentors students through courses like COM 330 Introduction to Public Relations and COM 440 Public Relations Campaign Management, while collaborating with nonprofits and agencies.
