Mary Bresnahan

Professor Bresnahan currently leads 3 interesting and demanding research teams composed of doctoral, MA, and undergraduate students which have generated 8 conference papers this year. My newest endeavor is the Cultural Mentors program pairing up US & international students to exchange information about each other’s cultures.

Courseload

COM 225 – Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

COM 391 – Topics in Verbal, Intercultural, or Gender Communication

COM 828 – Cross-Cultural Communication

Credentials

Ph.D., University of Michigan M.A., University of South Carolina

Culture & identity, spirituality & health, barriers to organ donation

Research Centers and Labs

Health and Risk Communication Center