Marla Del Collins

Marla Del Collins, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Long Island University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. With degrees in Dramatic Arts, Educational Theatre, and Arts & Humanities in Education, her work bridges communication studies, postmodern dramaturgy, and gender communication.

• B.F.A. in Dramatic Arts, cum laude, West Virginia University
• M.A. in Educational Theatre, New York University
• Ph.D. in Speech and Communication, New York University

Her research focuses on nonaristotelian/postmodern theories applied to creative processes, conflict resolution, and transcultural communication. She is currently analyzing Eugene O’Neill’s plays through postmodern frameworks.

Dr. Collins’ scholarship spans topics like gender identity, dualistic thinking in dialogue, and cross-cultural communication dynamics. Her recent publications explore feminist reinterpretations of classical texts and transcultural communication phenomena.

Scientific Awards & Honors

• David Newton Award for Excellence in Teaching (2004)
• Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers (2005)
• Honorary Member, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society (2007)
• Lambda Pi Eta (1999–present)
• Kappa Delta Pi Beta Pi (1998)

She has taught at institutions including Columbia University, New York University, and Long Island University, offering courses such as Theatre as Social Ritual and Political Rhetoric. Her professional affiliations include the International Eugene O’Neill Society and the Institute of General Semantics.