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Michele Najor is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Public Relations Program at Wayne State University in Detroit. She has been a faculty member in the Department of Communication since 1990, teaching courses in public relations, public speaking, and professional writing at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Additionally, she serves as faculty advisor for the university’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).
- Ph.D. in Communication, Wayne State University
- M.A. in Communication (Organizational Communications/Public Relations), Wayne State University
- Secondary Michigan Teaching Certification in English and Sociology, University of Detroit Mercy
- B.A. in Communication (Speech Communication), Wayne State University
Najor’s research and professional work focus on public relations, substance misuse education, communication ethics, and community organizing. She specializes in crisis training, media relations, speechwriting, and speech delivery. Her practical expertise extends to freelance public relations counseling for non-profit organizations and founding an award-winning junior high forensics team.
Scientific Awards:
- President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018)
- Faculty Advisor of the Year (Dean of Students Office)
- College Teaching Award (2014)
- College Service to Students Award (2012)
- Hefty Service Award (PRSA Detroit, 2014)
Najor actively advises students through her role as faculty advisor to PRSSA and has coached the WSU Forensics Team. Her community engagement includes founding and coaching an award-winning junior high forensics team for eight years and organizing initiatives in substance misuse education.
