Matthew Seeger
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June 17, 1957
Matthew W. Seeger | |
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| Born | Matthew Wayne Seeger June 17, 1957 |
| Education | B.A., Communication, M.A., Communication Theory; Ph.D., Communication Theory and Research |
| Alma mater | University of Evansville, Northern Illinois University, Indiana University |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Employer | Wayne State University |
| Title | Professor of Communication |
| Spouse | Beth |
| Children | 2 |
Matthew W. Seeger (born June 17, 1957, in Greenfield, Indiana)[1] is a Professor of Communication[2] and Dean Emeritus at Wayne State University.
Matthew W. Seeger completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Evansville in 1979. Seeger developed an interest in crisis communication while covering the Air Indiana Flight 2016 crash that was carrying the University of Evansville’s basketball team, the Purple Aces for the school newspaper.[3] Soon after, he received his M.A. in Communication Theory from Northern Illinois University. In 1983, Seeger received his Ph.D. in Communication Theory and Research from Indiana University.
Career
Seeger was appointed Dean of Wayne State University’s College of Fine, Performing & Communication Arts in 2011 and served until 2022.[4]
Prior to the appointment, Dr. Seeger served as an Assistant Dean of Wayne State University’s Graduate School, and Chair of the Department of Communication.[5]
