Reviews of professor Kathleen Murphy

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Easily the best slu has to offer!!! Best professor I have ever taken!!! Not an easy A, but if you work hard you will get the grade you deserve!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Kathleen is the best professor ever. I thought I was going to hate public speaking but she is very supportive and really wants her students to succeed. Kathleen was very enthusiastic and you will not regret taking her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took public speaking as a junior and it is evident, from my experience, that Kathleen is one of the only professors at SLU who cares about the success of students. Kathleen never gives a boring lecture. Make sure to read the text book. 4 speeches and 1 test. Kathleens class embodies the meaning of a Jesuit and liberal arts education.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I took this class as a requirement. I didnt know when I registered that Prof. Murphy would give her students a sense of worth and belonging, in addition to public speaking skills. I genuinely looked forward to class and even got excited seeing her emails. I feel privileged I was her student and will never have the words to properly thank her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Take public speaking with Kathleen! I improved my public speaking skills so much & it was because she makes the class less anxiety inducing for those scared of public speaking coming in. Class is fun and she gives constructive feedback. Book used for midterm and final & two pop quizzes on chapters, but just skim each before class & you're golden!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She was a hard grader. I wouldn't recommend her, there are other options that will take the time to help you succeed more. Not sure if she teaches anymore, but that might be a good thing. She claims to be chill, but don't be fooled!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I tried taking the class two times before with different profs and dropped after the first day. During intros I said this was my third time here and kathleen promised it would be my last b/cshe would get me through it. She did too, sent me emails before speeches saying to believe in myself. Learned how to public speak and be a better person.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Murphy is incredible. Made the transition to remote and online class super easy and stress free. Since we are on longer on campus, she sends inspirational emails and gives her students a sense of self worth. Only prof to actually answer emails at SLU to be honest. Definitely is the BEST professor at SLU BY FAR.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Kathleen is one of the best professors I have had at SLU. She is extremely caring, personable, and at the same time is actually passionate about students improving their public speaking skills. She makes students want to come to class and does not grade hard.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had Kathleen my freshman year at SLU and I just graduated. She was by far the best professor in the comm department. Years after taking public speaking, she provided great mentorship when I was looking to apply to graduate school!