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Brian Richardson is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of North Texas, within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He serves as Director of Graduate Studies and is actively involved in research, teaching, and mentoring. His work spans organizational communication, crisis communication, and communication in sport.
His primary research interests include:
- Organizational whistleblowing and retaliation
- Metaphor use in ethical disclosure
- Disaster and crisis communication, especially in educational contexts
- Communication dynamics in sports organizations
- Credibility assessment in hazing reports
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on qualitative and narrative analysis of high-stakes communication scenarios, particularly how individuals make sense of organizational wrongdoing, crisis response, and personal risk in truth-telling. His work often employs metaphor analysis and sensemaking frameworks to explore emotional and ethical dimensions of communication.
Notable awards include:
- 2025 Diamond Anniversary Award for Top Paper (Central States Communication Association)
- 2023 Ulys and Vera Knight Faculty Mentor Award
- 2022 CLASS Advisory Board Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching
- 2020 Dr. Charles Eberly Oracle Award
Brian Richardson advises the COMM Future Pros and the COMM Alumni Mentoring Program, demonstrating strong commitment to student development. He has co-led study abroad courses to Peru, Panama, and Nicaragua, and conducts communication training for public and health organizations. While no specific grants are mentioned, his applied work with governmental and health agencies suggests external engagement and potential funded initiatives.
He is an active member of the editorial board for Management Communication Quarterly, contributing to the scholarly community. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in conflict management, crisis communication, and organizational communication, reflecting his expertise and dedication to graduate education.
