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Linda D. Manning is an Associate Professor of Communication at Christopher Newport University, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Sustainability in Education. Her work bridges interpersonal communication, narrative theory, and sustainability studies.
- PhD in Human Communication, University of Denver
- MA in Communication Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- BA in French and Comparative Area Studies, Duke University
Manning's research focuses on how families and communities use narrative to process life-altering events, including adoption, illness, and sustainability challenges. She explores narrative as a tool for creating shared understanding and resilience.
Her publications span journals like Communication Teacher and Journal of Global Initiatives, with emerging work on environmental sustainability framing. Recent presentations examine post-COVID education abroad recovery and collaborative public science communication.
Grants include NOAA-sponsored research on habitat resilience communication. Manning's teaching emphasizes qualitative methods and sustainability integration.
