Brooke Weberling McKeever

Brooke Weberling McKeever, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Advertising & Public Relations at The University of Alabama since July 2023. Prior experience includes a decade at the University of South Carolina, where roles ranged from Professor to Associate Dean of Research, and earlier academic positions at UNC Chapel Hill as a Richard Cole Fellow. Professional experience also encompasses leadership at ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and communications consulting for various organizations, including the Chicago International Film Festival. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, along with a Master's degree from Ohio University and a Bachelor's degree from Florida State University.