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Gregory Cranmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Clemson University's College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. A faculty fellow at the Robert H. Brooks Sports Science Institute and a research fellow at the US Center for Mental Health & Sport, his work bridges organizational communication, health advocacy, and digital media in sports contexts.
- PhD in Sport and Organizational Communication (West Virginia University, 2015)
- M.A. in Communication Theory and Research (West Virginia University, 2012)
- B.A. in Religious Studies (West Virginia University, 2011)
His research focuses on athlete safety, coach-athlete communication, and social identity dynamics in sports media. He explores how socialization processes affect mental health outcomes for student-athletes and investigates social media's role in shaping public discourse around sports organizations.
Dr. Cranmer's recent publications examine concussion policy resistance, mental health frameworks, and social media's impact on sports governance. His work combines quantitative methods with communication theory to address practical challenges in collegiate athletics.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions
- Eastern Communication Association Distinguished Research Fellow (2025)
- Senior Researcher of the Year, Department of Communication (2025)
- Bill Eadie Article of the Year Award (2024)
- Outstanding Book Award, Communication & Sport Division (2021)
- Lawrence Wenner Emerging Scholar Award (2017)
Actively involved in academic governance, Dr. Cranmer serves on Clemson's Faculty Senate and chairs key committees. He contributes to major scholarly journals as an editorial board member, including Communication Monographs and Communication & Sport.
