Instructor
Fall 2026 Office Hours (Virtual Only):
Mon & Wed: 9:00 – 12:00
Tues & Thurs: 10:00 – 12:00
And by appointment.
Office hours are times that faculty members have set aside specifically to help students. Please take advantage of these office hours if you have questions about something related to your class or are experiencing anything that is interfering with your ability to succeed in the class.
About
Ahmed O. Makharesh, Ph.D., is a Full-Time Instructor in the Department of Communication Studies at Marshall University.
At Marshall, he currently teaches Communication in Relationships, Communication in Groups, and Leadership Dynamics.
He earned his Ph.D. in Mass Communication from the University of Southern Mississippi.
His teaching and research interests include investigative journalism, citizen journalism, media and culture, minority representation in media, documentary production, and communication studies. Before joining Marshall, Dr. Makharesh taught courses in public speaking, media literacy, broadcast journalism, professional communication, small group communication, and communication research.
His work has been published and presented internationally, with a focus on Arab media, investigative reporting, and citizen participation in journalism.