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)