Leah LeFebvre

Leah LeFebvre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama, part of the College of Communication & Information Sciences. Her research focuses on how emerging technologies shape romantic relationship initiation and dissolution, including studies on Tinder, ghosting, and digital memorialization. She also investigates narrative processes in relationships and pedagogical practices in communication education.

LeFebvre holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Her interdisciplinary work combines qualitative and quantitative methods, often collaborating with students and international colleagues.

Her research themes include mediated relationship dissolution, digital curation of relational memory, and communication pedagogy innovations. Notable trends in her publications emphasize technology's role in modern relationships, narrative analysis, and improving teaching practices in communication courses.

LeFebvre’s work addresses challenges in public speaking education, such as video feedback interventions and nonverbal communication training. She actively critiques conventional teaching methods and advocates for evidence-based pedagogical strategies.