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Dr. Brigitta Brunner


brunnbr@auburn.edu
Phone: 334-844-2755
Office Number: 116

Dr. Brunner on faculty at Auburn since 2002 and teaches public relations courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  Brunner earned her B.A. in marketing communications at Juniata College (1993), her M.A. in communication at Auburn University (1995) and her Ph.D. in mass communication with a concentration in public relations at the University of Florida (2000).  Brunner’s research focuses on public relations and diversity issues.  She has published in various communication and education journals including the Journal of Public Relations Research, the Journal of Communication Management, Academic Leadership, Communication Studies and PRism.  She also has forthcoming publications in Teaching Public Relations Monographs, the Journal of Promotion Management, Intercultural Education, the International Journal of Instructional Media and Public Relations Review.  Brunner is Chair of the Public Relations Division of the Southern States Communication Association and is Co-Chair of the Nominating Committee for the Public Relations Division of the National Communication Association.