Mary High

Mary High is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences at Pennsylvania State University. She joined the department in 2018 following a six-year tenure at the University of Iowa's Department of Communication Studies. Her expertise spans public speaking, organizational communication, rhetoric, and group communication, with a focus on integrating online learning environments into pedagogy.

Education:

• B.A., The Pennsylvania State University (Schreyer Honors College), 2003
• M.A., Texas A&M University, 2005
• Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, 2009

Mary emphasizes fostering inclusive classroom environments where students develop critical thinking, communication skills, and lifelong learning habits. Her teaching portfolio includes honors seminars, large lectures, and fully online courses, all designed to empower students as independent thinkers and message analyzers.