Sherilyn Marrow
Faculty
Professor
Education
- Ph.D. in Human Communication from the University of Denver
- Master’s Degree in Speech Communication from the University of Nebraska
- Bachelor of Science in Family Life Education from the University of Nebraska
Professional Experience & Affiliations
Dr. Marrow is a professor in the UNC School of Communication where she has taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate classes including Family Communication, Research Methods, Health Communication, Small Group Communication, and directed the basics of public speaking program.
Other Experience:
Sherilyn Marrow is a trained marriage and family psychotherapist, receiving her certification from the Marriage and Family Therapist Training Institute in Denver, CO.
Research Expertise & Interests
Sherilyn Marrow specializes in the study of families in transition and how communication and emotional expressiveness transform lives. Her lines of research are primarily in the areas of family communication, emotional expressiveness, and family resilience following natural disasters; her research has resulted in numerous publications, including a pending textbook, national and international conference presentations, and several funded research projects.
Honors & Awards
Dr. Marrow has earned over 30 teaching awards including “Outstanding Woman of the Year”; Qwest-Dex Teaching Award; Panhellenic Council Teaching Award; UNC Mortar Board Outstanding Professor; and 2nd place in the Monfort Entrepreneurial Challenge for her upcoming children’s communication wellness program entitled “TalkShareCare.”