The CRDM program is proud to announce that Jon Burr, already an instructor of English at Elon University, and widely acclaimed expert in all things soccer, successfully defended his dissertation. His project was titled Self-Sponsored Writing at America’s First Public University and was advised by Mike Carter and Deanna Dannels with Chris Anson and Susan Miller-Cochran as co-chairs.
Our congratulations to Jon on presenting an engaging historical study and on achieving his doctorate!
Communication, Rhetoric, and Digital Media PhD Program at NC State University in Raleigh, NC 
congratulations Jon! Wonderful news!