Ric Winston earned his BA in Communication
Studies from WCU in 2000 and his MA from the University of Maryland
in 2003. He is a scholar of modern public address whose scholarly interests
include presidential rhetoric, popular culture, and the historical progression
of Blacks in America.
Professor Winston is also interested in media, television, and film criticism.
His research and teaching has regularly focused on the intersection of these
areas in the public sphere. Current research centers on the historical struggle
between forces of inclusion and marginalization in American culture. Professor
Winston also lectures with the Fraternity Violence and Education Project on
issues of relationship violence, date rape, and hyper-masculinity. Professor
Winston also serves as the advisor for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Kappa
Gamma Chapter