Leigh Gruwell

Leigh Gruwell is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Auburn University's College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in composition and rhetoric, with a focus on digital and multimodal rhetorics, feminist methodologies, and composition pedagogy. Her research explores intersections between feminist theory, material rhetorics, and digital spaces.

Education:

• PhD in Composition and Rhetoric, Miami University (2015)
• MA in English, Florida State University
• BA in English, Florida State University

Research Focus: Gruwell's work interrogates how digital technologies shape feminist rhetorical practices, particularly in contexts of harassment and ethical access. Her recent studies emphasize materialist approaches to digital rhetoric and methodological innovations in feminist research.

Article Trends: Her publications span digital humanities, feminist rhetorical methodologies, and critical analyses of online spaces. Recent work (2022-2024) prioritizes trauma-informed research practices and interdisciplinary bridging of rhetorical theory.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, though her research demonstrates sustained innovation in feminist digital studies.

Advising & Labs: Advises graduate students in composition studies and rhetoric. No dedicated lab mentioned, but collaborates on digital humanities projects and feminist pedagogy initiatives.