Vincent Alexander Davis: Unfinished Business - From College Dropout to Ph.D.

Join Janice Gilyard and Cherekana Feliciano for a conversation with Dr. Vincen Alexander Davis regarding Transformational Genealogy. Vincent Alexander Davis, Ph.D., is a Saint Xavier alum, class of 2010. Before teaching, Davis was a longtime employee for Ricoh USA, Inc. for 19 years as site manager. During his employment with Ricoh, Davis returned to school, receiving an associate degree in mass communication, and has since gone on to earn a Ph.D. in communication studies from Regent University in 2023. The title of his dissertation is: The Family Tree: An Examination of Genealogical Influence in Identity Formation and Interpersonal Communication.”

His research sought to create an intersectionality between genealogy and communication studies by arguing that there is a genealogical aspect to how individuals see themselves and communicate interpersonally. Davis is a full-time faculty member at SXU and has won several teaching awards. He is also a Genealogist/Family Historian and volunteers to help others. His genealogical research was the driving force behind his dissertation.

Vincent Davis (sxu.edu)

Awards/Recognitions

• Teaching Excellence Award (2020 winner, '21 and '22 nominee)
• African-American Achievement Award for Outstanding Faculty (2018, '20, '22, and '23 winner)