William F. Strong, Ph.D.
William F. Strong, Ph.D.
Dr. Strong is a Fulbright Scholar and Professor of Communication with expertise in Intercultural Communication, communication Law, and Storytelling. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in 1985. He previously taught at Texas A&M University, Oregon State University, Texas Southmost College, and the University of Texas Pan American before joining the faculty at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
His courses include the history of Communication Law and Ethics, as well as Great American Oratory. He also teaches a course on the history of Classical Greco-Roman Rhetoric. His research and teaching focused on historical/critical methodologies, especially his work on Mark Twain during the Age of Imperialism.
He has extensive experience as a presenter and radio personality since 2006 and is currently host of “Stories from Texas” on Texas Standard radio. His recent audiobook recordings include The Essential J. Frank Dobie and Remember the Alamo. Dr. Strong is a narrator for Autio and has narrated hundreds of stories converted from the Handbook of Texas.
Position
- Board Member (2024)
TSHA Committees
Handbook of Texas Advisory Committee
Governance Committee
- Dolph Briscoe IV, Ph.D. (Chair)
- Ken Wise
- Kent R. Hance
- John W. Crain
- R. Lance Lolley
- Ricardo Romo, Ph.D.
- Max Grossman, Ph.D.
- William F. Strong, Ph.D.