Damon D. Hines, Ed.D.

Biography

Dr. Damon D. Hines is a Senior Lecturer, thespian, and activist in the Department of Communication Studies at Loyola Marymount University. His research interests are intercultural and relational development, performance studies, and African American participation in study abroad programs.

Dr. Hines attended Loyola Marymount University as an undergraduate student where he received his B.A. in Communication Studies. He received his M.A. in Communication Studies from California State University, Los Angeles, and his Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Southern California.

In addition to his teaching at LMU, Dr. Hines has worked professionally as an actor for over 40 years. He’s professional acting credits include Lethal Weapon 1-4, Scrooged, What’s Love Got to Do with It, and The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension.

Education (3)

University of Southern California: Ed.D., Learning Theory & Higher Ed. Leadership 2015

California State University, Los Angeles: M.A., Communication Studies 2006

Loyola Marymount University: B.A., Communications 1996

Affiliations (1)

• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.