Emily Counsil


Emily Counsil
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

Contact Info

Wescoe Hall, Room 3037

Biography

Emily Counsil is a PhD candidate in Rhetoric & Composition. They study social media trends, creator & audience relations, and digital composition practices. Her research focuses on how TikTok content creators maintain a sense of community while navigating digital regulations and surveillance. They enjoy combining popular culture topics with critical frameworks to understand how 21st century communication practices inform us about culture.

Education

B.A. in English, The University of Kansas

Awards & Honors

English Department Teaching Award: Selden Lincoln Whitcomb Fellowship – For excellence in scholastic research and promise in the field of teaching (2025)