Dominic Polo Nanni

Dominic Polo Nanni is an Instructor of English at Albright College. Previously, he served as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Writing at Grand Valley State University. He holds degrees from Wayne State University: a BA in Political Science (2014), MA in Rhetoric (2019), and is completing a PhD in Rhetoric (expected 2022), focusing on Isocrates' Against the Sophists. His research emphasizes classical rhetoric's application to modern writing pedagogy and liberal education. He maintains The Progymnasmata blog, exploring classical rhetoric, political philosophy, and contemporary discourse.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Wayne State University (2014)
• Master of Arts, Rhetoric, Wayne State University (2019)
• Doctor of Philosophy, Rhetoric, Wayne State University (in progress, defending 2022)

Research Interests:
Dominic's work bridges classical rhetoric and modern education, emphasizing Isocrates' pedagogical methods. He critiques contemporary rhetorical fragmentation (e.g., “vaccine rhetorics”) and advocates for rhetoric as a disciplined study of persuasion. His blog engages topics like Weaver’s language theory and Aristotelian rhetoric’s relevance to political discourse.

Labs/Teams:
Active contributor to classical rhetoric revival through academic writing and public blogging. Affiliated with Wayne State University’s English Department and Albright College’s English Department.