Diane Abdo
Professor of Instruction and Distinguished Teaching Professor, The Writing Program
Contact
- GSR 1.112C
- diane.abdo@utsa.edu
Bio
Diane Abdo has been a member of the UTSA faculty since 1980. She received a BA in English from St. Mary's University, an MA in English from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and a Masters of Jurisprudence from the Texas A&M School of Law (2019). She teaches Writing for Pre-law, Freshman Composition, and Cook. Eat. Write. Repeat., an Honors course for UTSA students who love to cook and write (and eat, of course).
She is a member of the Academy of Distinguished Teaching Scholars, the recipient of the University of Texas Board of Regents Outstanding Teaching Award, the recipient of the President's Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in University Service, and the recipient of the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
She has been a journalist, public relations consultant, editor, and corporate communications trainer. In addition to teaching, she serves as an advisor to The Paisano, the independent student newspaper (print and online) serving UTSA and the surrounding community.
She is married to Rick Noll, a local attorney. They enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, cooking, reading, discussing politics, and taking walks with their 83-pound Labrador, Sandy
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