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!