Dr. Kirsten E. Theye

Professor, Communication Studies; Program Director, Social Activism Communication Studies, Social Activism, Master of Science in Nutrition/Dietetic Internship, Multimedia Journalism

Degrees and Education:

  • Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Organizational Identity, University of Kansas
  • M.A. in Organizational Communication, University of Kansas
  • B.A. in International Service-Latin America, Valparaiso University

Courses Taught:

  • Rhetoric Theory and Criticism
  • Organizational Communication
  • Strategic Communication
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Event Design and Management

Research Interests:

Dr. Theye's research focuses on narrative criticism, apologia, presidential rhetoric, social media, and crisis communication.

Social Activism:

Dr. Theye is the director of the Social Activism program at Concordia, one of the only academic programs of its kind in the nation.

From her current and former students:

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Dr. Kirsten E. Theye

Professor, Communication Studies; Program Director, Social Activism Olin – 324