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Rachel Balducci is a Senior Lecturer at Augusta University's Department of Communication within the Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She is a multifaceted professional serving as a book author, speaker, television co-host, and educator in journalism and public speaking.
- MA in Journalism from University of Georgia (1997)
- BA in Journalism from Georgia State University (1994)
- CMA Adviser Certification (2022)
Rachel's academic work focuses on media literacy, public speaking, and journalism. Her research explores media and identity dynamics, with a particular emphasis on personal identity formation through communication channels. Her scholarship bridges academic theory with practical application, evident in her book publications addressing contemporary life challenges.
Rachel's publications span both scholarly and popular formats, addressing themes in communication studies, family dynamics, and spiritual development. Her recent books include No Such Thing as Ordinary (2022) about finding meaning in everyday life, and How Do You Tuck in a Superhero (2022) focusing on parenting boys.
- Department of Communication Award for Outstanding Teaching (2021)
As an educator, Rachel teaches courses including COMM 4950 Adv Spec Topics in Comm, COMM 4400 Media Editing and Production, COMM 1110 Public Speaking, COMM 2000 Writing for Communication Prof, and COMM 2010 Media Literacy. She serves as advisor for student organizations like Bell Ringer and CommuniCon, while maintaining active roles in community projects such as Alleluia School yearbook editing.
