Alyssa Brumis Successfully Defends her Dissertation

On July 14, 2023, Alyssa M. Brumis of LLC Cohort 20 successfully defended her dissertation and earned the title of Doctor of Philosophy. Her degree will be conferred in August, 2023.

Her virtual defense went very smoothly and she gave a powerful presentation of her dissertation research, "Misinformation & Misbeliefs: Cross-Belief Communication Strategies Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic."

The LLC Program wishes to acknowledge the guidance and commitment of Alyssa's committee:

Co-Chairs:

     Dr. Craig Saper, Language, Literacy, and Culture

     Dr. J. Kevin Eckert, Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health

Members:

     Dr. Beverly Bickel, Language, Literacy, and Culture

     Dr. Jason Loviglio, Media and Communication Studies

     Dr. Barry Mauer, University of Central Florida, Department of English

Congratulations, Dr. Brumis!