Zachary White

Professor, Communication Studies; Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies

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Zachary White is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies at Furman University.

He has published research addressing topics such as authentic leadership, managing health uncertainty, communicating stigmatized role experiences, digital equity, brand strategy in health contexts, and caregiver communication.

He teaches courses in rhetorical theory, innovation and creativity, and narrative communication.

Education:

  • Ph.D., Purdue University
  • M.A., San Diego State University
  • B.A., University of San Diego

Research Interests

  • His research and teaching focus on helping people manage meaning(s) and communicate life and role-related experiences amidst high levels of ambiguity and perceived audience misunderstanding.

Publications

  • His work has been published in in publications such as Management Communication Quarterly, Communication Research Reports, Journal of Family Communication, Health Communication, Journal of Critical Incidents, Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership, and the North Carolina Medical Journal. He is also the co-author of the book, The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation from Loved One to Caregiver (Rowman & Littlefield).

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