Dr. Michelle Shumate

Professor

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Biography

Michelle Shumate is a Professor in the School of Communication at Northwestern University. She is the Founder and Director of the Network for Nonprofit Social Impact, an initiative that emphasizes the importance of collaboration among nonprofits, government, and corporations to tackle large social issues. Her research focuses on interorganizational networks, particularly in the context of corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, and the operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). She has studied how corporate-nonprofit partnerships are perceived by stakeholders and how these collaborations can create meaningful impacts on society. With a strong emphasis on collective impact, Shumate's work sheds light on the ways organizations can effectively partner to address complex social challenges. Her contributions to the field of communication studies have positioned her as a leading voice in understanding the dynamics of nonprofit management and the role of organizations in social problem-solving.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, Illinois

Teaching and research in Communication Studies, with a focus on nonprofit and organizational communication.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.