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A group of young women in matching plaid uniforms perform a choir piece at Alma College, holding open red folders with sheet music, as they debut a new work by composer Justin Rito.
Students Help Premiere New Work by Alma College Alum Justin Rito ’08

When Alma College students took the stage for the 2026 Masterworks Concert, they weren’t simply performing a piece of music. They were helping bring a new work into the world.

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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.