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Jimmie Manning is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on relational meaning-making across interpersonal, organizational, political, and digital contexts, with particular emphasis on sexuality, gender, and identity discourses. He has secured grants from the National Science Foundation and Learn & Service America and published extensively in top-tier journals like Communication Monographs and Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication.
Education:
- Ph.D., Communication Studies (Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Studies), University of Kansas, 2006
- Graduate Certificate, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies (Sexuality and Social Control), University of Kansas, 2005
- M.A., Communication Studies (Organizational Communication, Political Communication, and Rhetoric/Media Studies), University of Kansas, 2004
- B.F.A., Dramatic Arts; B.A. English and Ethnic/Gender Studies; B.S.E. Speech/Communication and Social Sciences, Emporia State University, 2001
His research examines relational discourses, digital communication, and intersections between health/organizational efficacy and identity. Over his career, he has contributed to queer theory, critical interpersonal communication, and digital culture studies, with recent work analyzing phenomena like ghosting and sexting. He teaches courses in interpersonal communication, qualitative analysis, and misinformation dynamics.
Dr. Manning is an active member of the graduate faculty and mentors graduate students. His community engagement includes consulting for health care organizations and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. Current projects explore queer methodologies, digital intimacy ethics, and critical turns in family communication research.
