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Dr. Melanie McNaughton

Dr. Melanie McNaughton with short dark brown hair wearing black rim round glasses, a white blouse and black jacket
Professor and Chair of Communication
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BA, University of Calgary
MA, Pennsylvania State University
PhD, University of Georgia

Dr. McNaughton is the Chair of the Department of Communication. She received her PhD in 2008 from the University of Georgia, and has been a faculty member at Bridgewater State University for 15 years. Curious about how we create and communicate identity, Dr. Melanie McNaughton explores visual and popular culture. Dr. McNaughton has published essays on visual and popular culture, including design and domesticity, disaster photography, graphic design, and tattooing.

Dr. McNaughton’s research interests also connect to her classroom. Curiosity and dedication are powerful forces for change, and it is these passions through which she hopes to inspire and engage her students. In 2017, Dr. McNaughton received a Presidential Award for Academic Excellence from BSU, recognizing her innovative use of technology to enhance online learning environments.