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Faculty Excellence Recognized with Awards and Named Professorships

ALMA — Adam Matthews and Robert Molina are the 2026 recipients of the Andison Awards for Excellence in Teaching, while Janelle Blazek and Stephany Slaughter have received this year’s Barlow

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Matthew Cicci

Title

Associate Professor of Digital Rhetoric and Composition; Chair of the Communication and English Departments

Department

Communication, English

Contact Info

(989) 463-7461

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Biography

Matthew A. Cicci is an associate professor of digital rhetoric and composition. His work and teaching examine how consumer cultures intersect with the rapid evolution of digital media. He also teaches a number of writing-intensive courses. His career at Alma began in 2015.

Educational Background:

  • B.A. English, Indiana University (Indianapolis)
  • M.A. English (Creative Writing), Central Michigan University
  • Ph.D. English (Film & Media), Wayne State University

My Expertise

Comic studies, creative writing, digital rhetoric, fan studies, film studies and journalism.