Dr. Diane Howard is a Professor in the Dept. of Communication and Media Studies at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. She teaches Media and Performance Studies. She has earned her Ph.D. in Performance Studies in the College of Communication at UT, Austin. Active in performance and media work in Central Texas, she has been involved in Austin as talent for commercials, films, and performing arts events. She has been an avid writer and published author.