Specialist in Romantic Relationships joins the faculty of Communication Studies

Morgantown, WV, November 1, 2006:  A specialist in interpersonal communication, Dr. Megan Dillow, has joined the West Virginia University faculty of the Department of Communication Studies in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Dillow specializes in communication issues related to romantic relationships, specifically in the dark side of romantic relationship issues, including infidelity and other transgressions.

Before coming to WVU, she lived in Morgantown for two years while working for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) as a Health Communication Specialist in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NIOSH is the federal agency that conducts research and makes recommendations for preventing work-related injury and illness.

“The Department of Communication Studies at WVU is a wonderful program,” she stated. “It is well-known and well-respected in my field of study. I also like the city of Morgantown and I am glad to have the opportunity to return.”

Dr. Dillow earned her M.A. from the University of Georgia and her Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University, where she also worked as a research assistant on various projects related to both interpersonal and health communication. She is currently teaching introduction to interpersonal communication, communication theory, and nonverbal communication courses.

For more information, please contact Dr. Megan Dillow at mdillow@mix.wvu.edu.

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