Dr. John Daly

Biography

John Daly is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and is recognized as the Liddell Centennial Professor and a University Distinguished Teaching Professor. Daly has published more than 100 scholarly articles and chapters, in addition to a dozen books, focusing primarily on improving communication skills in personal and professional contexts. His research examines the communication difficulties individuals face in relationships and how they advocate for their ideas. Daly's teaching philosophy centers around the importance of interpersonal skills for success in both personal relationships and professional careers. He has served as an editor for notable academic journals such as Communication Education and Written Communication and has been a recognized fellow of the International Communication Association and a Distinguished Scholar of the National Communication Association. As an educator, he teaches courses on interpersonal communication, advocacy, leadership, crisis management, and organizational behavior. Throughout his career, he has received several awards for his teaching excellence, including a campus-wide undergraduate teaching award from the University of Texas. As an active member of the communication community, he has held various leadership positions including serving on the Board of Directors of several associations and chairs in distinguished councils.

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