Brianna Lane

Brianna Lane is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Communication at Christopher Newport University (CNU). She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Oklahoma, an MA in Speech Communication from the University of Nevada, and a BA in Speech Communication and Spanish from the University of Nevada. Her research focuses on interpersonal relationships, computer-mediated communication, online dating, impression formation, identity claims, the impact of technology on relationships, and warranting theory. She teaches courses such as Interpersonal Communication, Advanced Relational Communication, Quantitative Research Methods, and Nonverbal Communication Research.

Her scholarly work includes a 2020 journal article examining iGen friendship dynamics through social media, a 2019 textbook on interpersonal communication principles, and a 2018 replication study on interpersonal deception. These publications reflect her interdisciplinary approach to communication studies, blending theoretical frameworks with empirical research on modern relational practices.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though her teaching and research emphasize collaboration with students in quantitative methods and relational communication topics. She is affiliated with CNU’s Center for Sustainability in Education and is based in Luter Hall 249.