Melissa M. Thornton

Melissa M. Thornton is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy at Virginia State University (VSU), located in Colson Hall. She teaches courses including World History, United States History, and the History of Africa. Her academic background includes a B.A. in Communications (2009), an M.A. in History (2014), both from VSU, and an M.B.A. in HR Management & Leadership from Averett University (2017).

• Education:
• M.B.A., HR Management & Leadership, Averett University, 2017
• M.A., History, Virginia State University, 2014
• B.A., Communications, Virginia State University, 2009

Her research interests focus on African American Women's History, the Vietnam War, Art History, and pedagogical methods like Critical Thinking and Research Analysis. No specific grants, labs, or teams are listed in her profile. While no publications are explicitly mentioned, her teaching and research reflect engagement with interdisciplinary historical topics.