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University Administration
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Colleges and Departments
College of Arts & Sciences
Fogelman College of Business & Economics
College of Communication and Fine Arts
College of Education
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
College of Health Sciences
Herff College of Engineering
Loewenberg College of Nursing
College of Professional & Liberal Studies
Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management
Helen Hardin Honors College
University Libraries
College of Arts & Sciences Faculty and Staff
Dean’s Administrative Staff
ABBY PARRILL, Ph.D., Dean
ROGER KREUZ, Ph.D., Associate Dean
LADRICA MENSON-FURR, Ph.D., Assistant Dean
KERI VACANTI BRONDO, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean
JESSICA ABERNATHY, Director of Administration
CODY CLINTON, Director of Pre-Professional Advising
RIKA HOOD, Director of Student Services
CAROLYN DICKENS, Senior Director of Development
KNOX SHELTON, Director, College Development I
Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
SAMUEL S. JUN, Lt. Col., United States Air Force
COREY A. BURAN, Capt., United States Air Force, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of TennesseeKnoxville (2007), Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis (2010), Master of Science in International Relations from Troy University (2020), Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
SAMUEL S. JUN, Lt. Col., United States Air Force, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) (2004), Newark, New Jersey, Master of Arts in Human Relations (2011), University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Department of Anthropology
KATHRYN HICKS, Ph.D., Interim Chair
KERI BRONDO (2007), Professor, Interim Associate Dean: B.A., 1997, University of Delaware; M.A., 1999, Iowa State University; Ph.D., 2006, Michigan State University
LINDSEY RAISA FELDMAN (2018), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2009, University of Arizona; M.A., 2013, University of Arizona; PhD, 2018, University of Arizona
JOHN GILMORE, Assistant Professor of Teaching: BSJ, 1983, Ohio University, M.Div.; 1987, Southern Methodist University; M.A.,1999, University of Memphis
KATHRYN HICKS (2008), Associate Professor, Interim Chair: B.A., University of Calgary; Ph.D., 2008, Northwestern University
KATHERINE LAMBERT-PENNINGTON (2007), Associate Professor, Director, School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy: B.A., 1994, University of Miami; M.A., 1997 University of Tennessee; Ph.D., 2005, Duke University
KENNETH LATTA (2018), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2010, Christian Brothers University, M.A., 2014, University of Memphis
TED MACLIN (2015), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1991, University of Tennessee; M.S., 1994, University of Tennessee; Ph.D., 2015, University of Georgia
MICHAEL V. PÉREZ (2018), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2000, University of Florida; M.A., 2005, Ph.D., 2011, Michigan State University
WILLIAM J. ROBERTSON (2021), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2010, The University of Texas at San Antonio; M.A., 2013, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Ph.D., 2021, University of Arizona
MICAH M. TRAPP (2013), Associate Professor: B.A., 2002, Denison University; M.A., 2007, Ph.D., 2011, American University
Department of Biological Sciences
DAVID A. FREEMAN, Ph.D., Chair
AMY ABELL (2013), Associate Professor: B.S., 1990, University of California; Ph.D., 1998, University of Iowa
JAMES ADELMAN (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., 1999, Duke University; Ph.D., 2010, Princeton University
MELVIN BECK (1974), Professor: B.S., 1967, Arkansas Tech; Ph.D., 1974, University of Arkansas LEIGH
BOARDMAN (2021) Assistant Professor: B.S., 2007, Stellenbosch University; Ph.D., 2013, Stellenbosch University 981
KEITH BOWERS (2016), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2008, M.S., 2011, Illinois State University; Ph.D., 2014, Illinois State University
MARTHA P. BROWN (1966), Assistant Professor: B.S., 1963, M.S., 1966, Memphis State University; Ed.D., 2006, University of Memphis
SHAWN P. BROWN (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2009, University of Oregon; Ph.D., 2014, Kansas State University.
DAVID CLARKE (2020), Lecturer, Lambuth: B.S., 1999, M.S., 2003, University of Auckland, New Zealand; Ph.D., 2013 University of Illinois Chicago
JUDITH A. COLE (2003), Associate Professor: B.A., 1977, University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., 1985, University of Connecticut
REBECCA COOK (2012), Sr. Lecturer, Lambuth: B.S., 1980, Hendrix College; M.S. 1984, Rice University; Ph.D., 1993, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
BERNIE DAIGLE (2015), Associate Professor: B.S., 2002, Cornell University; Ph.D., 2010, Stanford University
MICHAEL H. FERKIN (1995), Professor: B.S., 1977, M.S., 1982, SUNY, Brockport; Ph.D., 1988, Boston University
DAVID A. FREEMAN (2002), Associate Professor & Chair: B.A., 1991, Kent State University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Connecticut
MICHAEL L. KENNEDY (1974), Professor: B.S., 1966, M.S., 1968, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1975, University of Oklahoma
MELISSA KOONTZ (2015), Instructor: B.S., 2001, M.S., 2005, Ph.D., 2012, University of Memphis
CHARLES KUBICEK (2015), Lecturer, Lambuth: B.S., 2003, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 2009, University of Oregon
CHARLES A. LESSMAN (1988), Professor: B.A., 1970, M.S., 1975, Ph.D., 1980, University of Minnesota
CARLOS E. LOPEZ-ESTRANO (2003), Associate Professor: B.S., 1990, Central University of Venezuela; Ph.D., 1996, Autonomous University of Madrid, Spain
JENNIFER R. MANDEL (2014), Associate Professor: B.A., 2003; Biology, Carson Newman University; Ph.D., 2008, Vanderbilt University
DUANE McKENNA (2010), Professor: B.A., 1998, Western Michigan University; M.S., 2000, University of Illinois, Urbana[1]Champaign; Ph.D., 2006, Harvard University
CASSANDRA NUÑEZ (2019) Research Assistant Professor: B.S., 1993, Rutgers University; Ph.D., 2000, Princeton University
MATTHEW J. PARRIS (2000), Associate Professor: B.A., 1994, St. John’s University; Ph.D., 1999, University of Missouri, Columbia
EMILY PUCKETT (2018), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2004, North Carolina State University: M.S. 2008, State University of New York, Syracuse: Ph.D., 2015, University of Missouri, Columbia
JAIME SABLE (2016), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2000, Simpson College; M.S., 2008, University of Iowa; Ph.D. 2016, The University of Nebraska
LYNDSAY SAUNDERS (2017), Instructor: B.A., 2005, University of Louisville; M.S., 2012, Ph.D., 2015, University of Memphis
STEVEN D. SCHWARTZBACH (2001), Professor: B.A., 1969, State University of New York, Buffalo; Ph.D., 1975, Brandeis University
ALKA SHARMA (2014), Instructor: B.S., 1995, M.S., 1997, Government Autonomous Science College; Ph.D. 2010, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
SEUNG-GEUK SHIN (2011), Instructor: B.S., 1981, Kon-Kuk University, Seoul, Rep. of Korea; M.S., 1991, State University of New York, Syracuse; Ph.D., 2020, Bowling Green University
OMAR SKALLI (2010), Associate Professor: Director of Integrated Microscopy Center: M.S., 1982, Ph.D., 1987, University of Geneva
THOMAS R. SUTTER (1999), Professor, Chair of Excellence in Functional Genomics: B.S., 1980, St. Bonaventure University; Ph.D., 1988, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
BARBARA J. TALLER (1983), Associate Professor: B.S., 1971, Baldwin-Wallace College; Ph.D., 1978, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Military Science (Army ROTC)
LTC CURT H. SCHULTHEIS, LTC, Professor of Military Science
CPT TRAVIS KELLY (2021), Captain, Assistant Professor of Military Science
MSG KRISTOPHER JACKSON (2022), Master Sergeant, Senior Military Instructor
KARLISHA BENYMON (2018), Enrollment and Recruiting Operations Officer
CASSIUS DAVIS (2013), Logistic Technician and Supply
LTC CURT H. SCHULTHEIS (2019), Lieutenant Colonel, Professor of Military Science
THEO WALLACE (2017), Enrollment and Human Resources Administration
STEPHANIE SMITH (2018), Adminstrative Assistant
Department of Chemistry
PAUL SIMONE, Ph.D., Chair
WILLIAM A. ALEXANDER (2012), Associate Professor: BS, 2005, Marshall University; PhD, 2009, Virginia Tech
DANIEL BAKER (2006), Associate Professor: B.S., 1992, Central Michigan University; Ph.D., 1998, University of Arizona
TIMOTHY BREWSTER (2015) , Associate Professor: BS, 2008, College of William and Mary; PhD, 2012, Yale University
MICHAEL A. BROWN (2021), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2003, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2008, University of Memphis
THEODORE J. BURKEY (1985), Professor: B.S. 1976, Harvey Mudd College; M.S., 1978, Ph.D., 1982, University of California, San Diego
NATHAN DEYONKER (2016) , Associate Professor: BS, 2001, University of Michigan; PhD, 2005, University of Georgia
GARY L. EMMERT (2002), Interim Dean/Professor: B.S., 1988, M.S., 1992, Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., 1999, Miami University (Ohio)
TOMOKO FUJIWARA (2007), Professor: B.S., 1997, M.Eng., 1999, Ph.D., 2001 Kyoto Institute of Technology
CHARLES GARNER (2017), Associate Professor, B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1981, PhD. University of Colorado, Boulder, 1986
XIAOHUA HUANG (2010), Professor: B.S., 1996, Jilin University; M.S., 2001, Peking University; Ph.D., 2006, Georgia Institute of Technology
JERMAINE JOHNSON (2015), Lecturer: BS, 2008, Morehouse College; PhD, 2015, University of Memphis
DANIEL R. NASCIMENTO (2021), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2013, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Brazil; Ph.D., 2017, Florida State University
ABBY L. PARRILL (1998), Interim Provost/Professor: B.S., 1992, Central Michigan University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Arizona
PAUL S. SIMONE (2010), Associate Professor, Chair: B.S., 2002, M.S., 2006, Ph.D., 2008, University of Memphis;
YONGMEI WANG (2003), Professor: B.S., 1985, University of Science and Technology, Hefei, China; Ph.D.,1990, University of Notre Dame
XUAN ZHAO (2008), Associate Professor: B.S., 1993, Nankai University; M.S., 1996, Peking University; Ph.D., 2002, Texas A&M University
Department of Computer Science
LAN WANG (2004), Ph.D., Chair
SCOTT FLEMING (2011), Ph.D., Associate Chair
NASIR ALI (2016), Visiting Research Assistant Professor: B.S., 2005, AIO University; M.S., 2008, Lahore University; Ph.D., 2012, École Polytechnique de Montréal
WILLIAM B. BAGGETT (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1989, M.S., 1994, Ph,D., 1998, The University of Memphis
AMY COOK (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2010, Emory University; M.S., 2018, Ph.D., 2019, Carnegie Mellon University
DIPANKAR DASGUPTA (1997), Professor: B.E., 1981, Assam Engineering College, Guwahati, India; M. Tech, 1987, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India; Ph.D., 1994, University of Strathclyde, UK
ŞEN FATIH (2016), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2003, Yeditepe University; M.S., 2006, Southeastern Louisiana University; Ph.D., 2014, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
SCOTT D. FLEMING (2011), Associate Professor, Associate Chair: B.A., 1999, M.S., 2001, Western Michigan University; Ph.D., 2009, Michigan State University
XIAOLEI HUANG (2021), Assistant Professor: B.E., 2013, Central China Normal University; M.S., 2016, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ph.D., 2020, University of Colorado Boulder
MAXIMILIANO H. GARZON (1984), Professor: B.S., 1975, National University of Colombia; M.S., 1980, Ph.D., 1984, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
NIRMAN KUMAR (2016), Assistant Professor: B. Tech., 2001, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur; M.S., 2004, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., 2014, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
SANTOSH KUMAR (2006), Professor, Lillian and Morrie Moss Chair of Excellence: B.Tech., 1998, Indian Institute of Technology, Varanasi; M.S., 2002, Ph.D., 2006, The Ohio State University
WEIZI LI (2020), Assistant Professor: B.E., 2008, Xiangtan University; M.S., 2013, George Mason University; Ph.D., 2019, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
KRIANGSIRI MALASRI (2007), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2003, M.S., 2005, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., 2007, University of Memphis
CHRISTOS PAPADOPOULOS (2020), Professor, Sparks Family Chair of Excellence in Global Research Leadership: B.A., 1989, City University of New York; M.S., 1992, D.Sc., 1999, Washington University in St. Louis
VINHTHUY PHAN (2003), Associate Professor: B.A., 1998, Brandeis University; M.S., 2001, Ph.D., 2003, Stony Brook University
VASILE RUS (2004), Professor: B.S., 1997, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2002, Southern Methodist University
SAJJAN G. SHIVA (2002), Professor: B.E., 1969, Bangalore University;: M.E.E., 1971, Ph.D., 1975, Auburn University
LAN WANG (2004), Professor, Chair: B.S., 1997, Peking University, China; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2004, University of California, Los Angeles
DEEPAK VENUGOPAL (2015), Associate Professor: B.E., 2001, Bangalore University: MS., 2004, Ph.D., 2015, University of Texas at Dallas
THOMAS WATSON (2016), Associate Professor: B.S., 2008, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Berkeley
MYOUNGGYU WON (2013), Assistant Professor: B.E., 2007, Sogang University, South Korea; Ph.D., 2013, Texas A&M University at College Station
KAN YANG (2017), Assistant Professor: B. Eng., 2008, University of Science and Technology of China; Ph.D., 2013, City University of Hong Kong
JAMES YU (2017), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1977, University of Alberta; M.S., 1981, University of Saskatchewan; Ph.D., 1986, McMaster University
XIAOFEI ZHANG (2018), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2006, M.S., 2009, the University of Science and Technology Beijing; Ph.D., 2013, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Department of Earth Sciences
ARLEEN A. HILL, Ph.D., Chair
ANZHELIKA ANTIPOVA (2011), Associate Professor: B.A., 1992, Odessa State University; M.A., 2007, Ph.D., 2010, Louisiana State University
MERVIN J. BARTHOLOMEW (2002), Professor: B.A., 1964, The Pennsylvania State University; M.S., 1969, University of Southern California; Ph.D., 1971, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Jerry retired 12/2022 - I don’t see our other emeritus faculty listed, so he will be removed, thanks)
DORIAN BURNETTE (2012), Associate Professor: B.S., 1999, Mississippi State University; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D., 2009, University of Arkansas
RANDEL T. COX (1999), Professor: B.S., 1981, M.S., 1986, University of Arkansas; Ph.D., 1995, University of Missouri
DAVID H. DYE (1981), Professor: B.A., 1972, Memphis State University; M.A., 1976, Louisiana State University; Ph.D., 1980, Washington University
ARLEEN A. HILL (2003), Professor, Chair: B.S., 1994, Mary Washington College; M.S., 1998, Ph.D., 2002, University of South Carolina
WILLIAM JACKSON, Assistant Professor: BS, University of Alabama, 2009; MS University of Memphis, 2012, PhD, University of Alabama, 2017.
JULIE JOHNSON (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.S., 2003, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 2012, Florida International University
HSIANG-TE KUNG (1981), Professor: B.S., 1968, Chinese Culture University; M.S., 1972, Ph.D., 1980, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
YOUNGSANG KWON (2013), Associate Professor: B.S., 2001, Korea University; M.S., 2004, Seoul National University; Ph.D., 2012, State University of New York at Buffalo
DANIEL LARSEN (1995), Professor: B.S., 1985, Arizona State University; M.S., 1988, Ohio State University; Ph.D., 1994, University of New Mexico
DEBORAH L. LESLIE (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2005, University of Mississippi; M.S., 2008, Arkansas State University; Ph.D., 2013, Ohio State University
RACHEL (RAY) LOMBARDI, (2022), Assistant Professor, B.S., 2016, Longwood University; M.S., 2017, University of Alabama; Ph.D., 2022, University of Alabama.
ANDREW M. MICKELSON (2005), Associate Professor: B.A., 1990, Beloit College; M.A., 1996, Ph.D., 2002, Ohio State University
KATHERINE MICKELSON (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching, B.S., 1991, Appalachian State University; M.A., 1996, The Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2002, The Ohio State University.
ESRA OZDENEROL (2003), Professor: B.S., 1996, University of Ankara (Turkey); M.L.A., 1996, Ph.D., 2000, Louisiana State University
RYAN M. PARISH (2013), Associate Professor: B.A., Grove City College; M.S., 2009, Murray State University; Ph.D., 2013, University of Memphis
GARY STINCHCOMB, (2022), Assistant Professor, B.A., 2001, PennState University; M.S. 2007 Temple University; Ph.D., 2012, Baylor University.
Center for Earthquake Research and Information
MITCHELL M. WITHERS, Ph.D., Interim Director
EUNSEO CHOI (2013), Associate Professor: B.Sc., 1999, Seoul National University; Ph.D., 2008, California Institute of Technology
CHRIS CRAMER (2007), Research Professor: B.S., 1969, University of Puget Sound; M.S., 1973, Stanford University; Ph.D., 1976, Standford University
THOMAS H.W.GOEBEL (2019), Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 2007, Freie Universitat Berlin; Ph.D., 2013, University of Southern California
CHRISTODOULOS KYRIAKOPOULOS (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2005, University of Milan; M.S., 2007, University of Milan; Ph.D., 2011, University of Bologna
CHARLES A. LANGSTON (2000), Professor: B.S., 1972, Case Western Reserve University; M.S., 1974, Californa Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 1976, California Instutute of Technology
ROBERT SMALLEY, JR. (1987), Research Professor: B.S., 1975, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.S., 1978, Cornell University; Ph.D., 1988, Cornell University
MITCHELL M. WITHERS (1998), Research Associate Professor, Interim Chair: B.S., 1992, Millerville University; M.S., 1994, New Mexico Tech; Ph.D., 1997, New Mexico Tech
Department of English
TERRENCE TUCKER, Ph.D., Chair
REBECCA ADAMS (2016), Associate Professor: B.A., 1998, M.A., 2000, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., 2004, Georgetown University
CHRISTOPHER A. BLACK (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2000, California State University, Long Beach; M.A., 2006, California State, Fullerton; Ph.D., 2012, Oklahoma State University
CARLOS BOLTON (2007), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2002, Christian Brothers University; M.F.A., 2006, University of Memphis
THERON BRITT (1990), Associate Professor: B.A., 1978, University of Oregon; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1990, University of California at Irvine
RACHEL KAPLOWITZ CANTRELL (2017), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2007, Louisiana State University, M.A. 2009, Boston College
J. ELLIOT CASAL (2022), Assistant Professor- B.A. 2008, M.A. 2014, Ohio University; Ph.D. 2020, Pennsylvania State University
CRISTINA MARIA CERVONE (2012), Professor: B.A., 1987, Williams College; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2004, University of Virginia
WILLIAM DEAN CLEMENT (2019), Assistant Professor of Teaching : B.A. 2005, University of Mississippi; M.A. 2009 University of Montana; PhD. 2015 University of South Carolina
LORINDA COHOON (2004), Associate Professor: B.A., 1992, West Chester University; M.A., 1994, Simmons College; Ph.D., 2001, University of Southern Mississippi
SHELBY CROSBY (2008), Associate Professor: B.A., 1997, Morehead State University; M.A., 2003, Ph.D., 2007, State University of New York at Buffalo
CATHERINE DICE (2005), Associate Professor of Teaching : B.A., 1989, M.A., 1991, University of Memphis
DARRYL P. DOMINGO (2011), Associate Professor: B.A., 2001, University of Toronto at Scarborough; M.A., 2002, Ph.D., 2009 University of Toronto
WILLIAM E. DUFFY (2013), Associate Professor: B.A., 2003, Elon University; M.A., 2006, Ph.D., 2011, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
VEVERLY EDWARDS (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching - B.A. 1987, University of Memphis; M.A. University of Idaho, 2010; M.F.A. 2020, University of Memphis
KATHERINE FREDLUND (2016), Associate Professor: B.A., 2006, M.A., 2008, Saint Bonaventure University; Ph.D., 2012, Bowling Green State University
RONALD FUENTES (2012), Associate Professor: B.A., 1993, University of British Columbia; M.A.T., 2005, Ph.D., 2009, University of Washington
ANA GRACE GAL (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching : B.A., 2005, M.A., 2006, Babes-Bolyai University; Ph.D., 2013, University of Memphis
EMILY GILLO (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching - B.A. 2017, University of Mississippi; M.A. 2021, University of Memphis
NICHOLAS GORRELL (2022), Associate Professor of Teaching - B.A. 2003, Brigham Young University-Provo; M.A. 2006, Utah State University; Ph.D. 2017, University of Mississippi
SAGE GRAHAM (2004), Professor: B.A., 1989, Rhodes College; M.A., 1995, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2003, Georgetown University
DONAL HARRIS (2013), Associate Professor: B.A., 2005 M.A., 2009, Ph.D., 2013, California State University, Los Angeles
PAULA HAYES (2017), Associate Professor of Teaching : B.A. 1998, M.A. University of Tennessee Knoxville; Ph.D. 2008, University of Memphis
GRAY HILMERSON (2016), Professor of Teaching , Lambuth Campus: B.A., 2001, M.A., 2005, Cal State University, Fullerton; M.F.A., 2011, University of California, Irvine; Ph.D., 2016, Binghamton University, SUNY
JOSEPH JONES (2004), Associate Professor: B.A., 1983, M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 2002, University of Arizona
TAMMY R. JONES (2007), Associate Professor of Teaching : B.A., 1990, Delta State University; M.A., 1992, University of Memphis
ELIZABETH LANE (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 2010, Transylvania University; M.A., 2012, DePaul University; Ph.D., 2017, Purdue University
MARK MAYER (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2006, Brown University; M.F.A., 2012, Iowa Writers’ Workshop; Ph.D., 2019, University of Denver
LADRICA MENSON-FURR (2003), Associate Professor, Assistant Dean: B.A., 1993, Spelman College; M.A., 1995, Ph.D., 2002, Louisiana State University
CAREY JAMES MICKALITES (2007), Professor: B.S., 1994, M.A., 1996, East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., 2005, Michigan State University
VERNER MITCHELL (1999), Professor: B.S., 1979, United States Air Force Academy; M.A., 1985, Colorado State University; Ph.D., 1995, Rutgers University
C. NINA MYERS (2015), Associate Professor of Teaching : B.A., 2009, Maryville College; M.A., 2014, New Mexico Highlands University
KIMBERLY ELLEN PAYNE (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A. 2004, University of Memphis; M.A. Clark Atlanta University, 2011
TORI THOMPSON PETERS (2022), Assistant Professor - B.A. 2013, University of North Texas; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2022, University Wisconsin-Madison
JOSHUA PHILLIPS (2002), Associate Professor, B.A., 1991, Columbia University; M.A., 1995, Ph.D., 2002, University of Chicago
RHONDA R. POWERS (2010), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.A., 1998, M.A., 2000, Missouri State University
COURTNEY MILLER SANTO (2023), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1998, Washington and Lee University; M.F.A., 2011, University of Memphis
ERIC SCHLICH (2019), Assistant Professor: MFA, 2012, Bowling Green State Kentucky; PhD., 2018, Florida State University
KATHY LOU SCHULTZ (2006), Professor: B.A., 1990, Oberlin College; M.F.A., 1996, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 2006, University of Pennsylvania
JEFFREY M. SCRABA (2006), Associate Professor: B.A., 1990, University of Calgary; M.A., 2000, Ph.D., 2006, Rutgers University
EMILY A. SKAJA (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2006, Millikin University; M.A., 2009, Temple University; MFA, 2015, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2019, University of Cincinnati
STACY S. SMITH (2009), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.A., 1990, M.A.T., 1991, M.A., 2006, University of Memphis
SCOTT SUNDVALL (2018), Associate Professor: B.A. 2009, M.A. 2011, Bowling Green State University; Ph.D. 2016, University of Florida
EMILY THRUSH (1990), Professor: B.A., 1971, Duke University; M.A., 1979, University of Florida; Ph.D., 1990, Georgia State University
TERRENCE TUCKER (2012), Professor, Chair, B.A., 2000, Louisiana State University; M.A., 2002, Ph.D., 2006, University of Kentucky
G. CALEN VERBIST (2016), Instructor: B.A., 2007, Samford University; M.A., 2011, University of Georgia
ELIZABETH WESTON (2012), Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.A., 1994, M.A., 1996, College of William and Mary; Ph.D., 2004, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MARCUS WICKER (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 2006, Western Michigan University; M.F.A., 2010, Indiana University
LAKEITHA WILSON (2018), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A. 2005, M.A. 2011, Clark Atlanta University: Ph.D. Clark Atlanta University
EVELYN WRIGHT (2015), Professor: B.A., 1995, Emory University; M.A., 2002, American University; Ph.D., 2009, Georgetown University
Department of History
DANIEL UNOWSKY, Ph.D., Chair
ERON ACKERMAN (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2002, West Chester University; M.A., 2011, George Mason University; Ph.D., 2021, Stony Brook University
BEVERLY G. BOND (1996), Professor: B.S., 1969, M.A., 1969, Memphis State University; M.Ed., 1976, Columbia University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Memphis
PETER J. BRAND (2001), Professor: B.A., 1990, University of Texas at Arlington; M.A., 1992, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1998, University of Toronto
MICHELE L. COFFEY (2013), Assistant Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.A., 2000, M.A., 2002, Baylor University; Ph.D., 2010, University of South Carolina
CHARLES WANN CRAWFORD (1962), Professor, Director, Oral History Research Office: B.A., 1953, Harding College; M.A., 1958, University of Arkansas; Ph.D. 1968, University of Mississippi
ANDREW M. DAILY (2011), Associate Professor: B.A., 2001, Lewis and Clark College; Ph.D., 2011, Rutgers University
BRADLEY J. DIXON (2019), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2005, M.A. 2013, North Carolina State University; Ph.D., 2018, The University of Texas at Austin
YAOWEN DONG (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2013, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 2022, University of Wisconsin-Madison
GUIOMAR DUENAS-VARGAS (2003), Professor: B.A., 1969 Xavier University; M.A., 1983, Ph.D., 1995, University of Texas at Austin
CHRISTINE EISEL (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2003, Lourdes University; M.A., University of Toledo; Ph.D., 2012, Bowling Green State University
ARAM G. GOUDSOUZIAN (2004), Professor: B.A., 1994, Colby College; M.A., University of Massachusetts-Amherst; Ph.D., 2002 Purdue University
CHRYSTAL E. GOUDSOUZIAN (2013), Assistant Professor of Teaching /Coordinator: B.A., University of California Los Angeles; M.A., 2007, Ph.D., 2012, The University of Memphis
BENJAMIN GRAHAM (2016), Associate Professor: B.A., 2002, Hastings College; M.A., 2005, University of Nebraska—Lincoln; Ph.D., 2014, University of Michigan
BRIAN KWOBA (2017), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2004, Cornell University; M.A.T., 2007, Tufts University; Ph.D., 2017, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
DENNIS H. LAUMANN (2000), Professor: B.A., 1992, State University of New York at Binghamton; M.A., 1994, Ph.D., 1999, University of California, Los Angeles
SELINA MAKANA (2022), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2004, Kenyatta University, Kenya; M.A., 2013, University of California-Berkeley; Ph.D., 2017, University of California-Berkeley
SCOTT MARLER (2007), Associate Professor: B.A., 1996 University of Houston-Clear Lake; M.A., 2000, Ph.D., 2007, Rice University
SUSAN EVA O’DONOVAN (2009), Associate Professor: B.A., 1987, M.A., 1990, Ph.D., 1997, University of California San Diego
SUZANNE ONSTINE (2006), Associate Professor: B.A., 1991, University of Arizona; M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 2001, University of Toronto
CAROLINE R. PEYTON (2019), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2008, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; M.A., 2012, Ph.D., 2016, University of South Carolina
CATHERINE PHIPPS (2006), Associate Professor: B.A., 1990, Carleton College; M.A., 1998, Ph.D., 2006, Duke University
SARAH POTTER (2008), Associate Professor: B.A., 1999, Columbia University; M.A., 2002, Ph.D., 2008, University of Chicago
AMANDA LEE SAVAGE (2014), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2008, Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., 2011, The College of William and Mary
STEPHEN K. STEIN (2001), Professor, B.A., 1989, M.A., 1992, University of Colorado at Denver; Ph.D., 1999, The Ohio State University
BEVERLY A. TSACOYIANIS (2013), Associate Professor: B.A., 2004, Brandeis University; M.A., 2009; Ph.D., 2014, Washington University, St. Louis
DANIEL L. UNOWSKY (1999), Professor, Chair: B.A., 1988, University of Michigan; M.A., 1992, Columbia University; Ph.D., 2000, Columbia University
ELTON H. WEAVER III (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 1997, LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis; M.A., 2001, The University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2007, The University of Memphis
CHRISTINA WOOLNER (2016), Associate Professor: B.A., 1996, Hampshire College; M.A., 2006, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 2014, University of Michigan
Institute for Intelligent Systems (IIS)
ALISTAIR WINDSOR, Ph.D., Director
ANDREW OLNEY (2007, Psychology), Professor: B.A., 1998, University College London; M.S., 2001, University of Sussex; Ph.D., 2006, University of Memphis
PHIL PAVLIK (2011, Psychology), Associate Professor: B.A., 1992, University of Michigan; Ph.D., 2005, Carnegie Mellon University
BONNY BANERJEE (2011, Electrical & Computer Engineering), Associate Professor: B.E., 2000, Jadavpur University; M.S., 2002, Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2007, Ohio State University
VASILE RUS (2004, Computer Science), Professor: B.A., 1997, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca; M.S., 1999, Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., 2002, Southern Methodist University
JOHN SABATINI, (2019, IIS), Distinguished Research Scientist: B.A., 1984, University of Chicago, Ph.D., 1997, University of Delaware.
ALISTAIR WINDSOR (2007, Mathematical Sciences), Associate Professor: B.Sc., 1995, Victoria University of Wellington, B.C.A., 1996, Victoria University of Wellington, Ph.D., 2002, Pennsylvania State University.
LEAH WINDSOR (2006, English), Associate Professor: B.S., 1998, Georgetown University; M.A., 2005, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2012, University of Mississippi
Interdisciplinary Programs
RON SERINO, Ph.D. Director of Interdisciplinary Studies
African and African American Studies Program
LADRICA MENSON-FURR, Ph.D. Director
LADRICA MENSON-FURR, Assistant Dean, Associate Professor: B.A., 1993, Spelman College; M.A., 1995, Louisiana State University; Ph.D., 2003, Louisiana State University
Classics
RITA PASQUI, Director
RITA PASQUI, Assistant Professor of Teaching: M.A., University of Perugia
Cognitive Science
ANDREW OLNEY, Ph.D. Director
ANDREW OLNEY, Professor: B.A., 1998, University College London; M.S.,
2001, University of Sussex; Ph.D., 2006, University of Memphis
Emergency Management
ARLEEN HILL, Ph.D. Director
ARLEEN HILL, Professor: B.S., 1994 Mary Washington College; MS. 1998, University of South Carolina; Ph.D., 2002, University of South Carolina
Interdisciplinary Studies
International and Global Studies
NICOLE DETRAZ, Ph.D., Director
NICOLE DETRAZ (2009), Associate Professor: B.A., 2002, Louisiana State University; M.A., 2005, Ph.D., 2009, Colorado State University
WILLIAM JOHN THOMPSON, Ph.D., Director
WILLIAM JOHN THOMPSON (1989), Associate Professor of French: B.A., 1983, M.A., 1984, McMaster University, Canada; Ph.D., 1989, Cornell University
Religious Studies
KEVIN TAYLOR, Ph.D. Director
KEVIN TAYLOR, Instructor and Online Coordinator of Philosophy: B.A. 2004, Eastern Illinois University; M.A. 2009 & Ph.D. 2017, Southern Illinois University (Carbondale)
Women’s and Gender Studies
CHRYSTAL E. GOUDSOUZIAN, Director
CHRYSTAL E. GOUDSOUZIAN, Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2004, University of California Los Angeles; M.A., 2007, Ph.D., 2012, The University of Memphis
Department of Mathematical Sciences
IRENA LASIECKA, Ph.D., Chair, Distinguished University Professor
DAVID GRYNKIEWICZ, Ph.D., Associate Chair
MANOHAR AGGARWAL (2006), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1958, Punjab University, India; M.S., 1960, Delhi University, India; Dr. Rer. Nat., 1969, Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary; Ph.D., 1977, Delhi University, India.
GEORGE A. ANASTASSIOU (1986), Professor: B.A., 1975, University of Athens, Greece; M.A., 1981, Ph.D., 1984, University of Rochester
ALPHA BA (2015), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2007, M.S., 2011, University of Memphis
DALE BOWMAN (2011), Associate Professor: B.S., 1984, Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D., 1993, University of Memphis
DIONYSIA S. BACOPULOS (1989), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S.E., 1979, M.S., 1982, Memphis State University
BELA BOLLOBAS (1994), Professor, Hardin Distinguished Chair of Excellence in Combinatorics: Dr. Rer. Nat., 1967, Budapest; Ph.D., 1972, D.Sc. 1985, Cambridge University
MARIA F. BOTELHO (1988), Professor: B.S., 1980, University of Porto; Ph.D., 1988, University of California, Berkeley
JAMES T. CAMPBELL (1984), Professor Emeritus: B.S., 1978, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., 1982, Ph.D., 1984, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
HONGQIU CHEN (2000), Professor: B.S., 1983, Chengdu University of Sciences and Technology; M.A., 1988, Academia Sinica; Ph.D., 1998, University of Texas, Austin
MAARTEN DE BOECK (2022), Assistant Professor, B.S., 2008, M.S., 2010, Ph.D., 2014, Ghent University.
LIH-YUAN DENG (1984), Professor: B.S., 1975, M.S., 1977, National Taiwan University; M.S., 1982, Ph.D., 1984, University of Wisconsin-Madison
NATALIYA DOROSHENKO (2011), Assistant Professor of Teaching: M.S., 1992, University of Kiev
DAVID DWIGGINS (2006), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.S., 1980, Southwestern at Memphis; M.S., 1984, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1993, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
DAWN ENGLERT (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.S., 1994, Union University; M.S., 2008, University of Tennessee at Martin
MISTY TURNER FREEMAN (2005), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1990, M.S., 1992, University of Mississippi
EBENEZER O. GEORGE (1983), Professor: B.A., 1968, Harvard University; M.S., 1972, University of Illinois; Ph.D., 1977, University of Rochester
GISELE RUIZ GOLDSTEIN (1996), Professor: B.S., 1980, Ph.D., 1986, Tulane University
JEROME A. GOLDSTEIN (1996), Professor: B.S., 1963, M.S., 1964, Ph.D., 1967, Carnegie Mellon University
ANGELA GRANT (1999), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 1980, Stephens College; M.S., 1984, Ph.D., 1988, University of Arkansas
DAVID GRYNKIEWICZ (2013), Associate Professor; Associate Chair: B.A., 2001, Bates College; Ph.D., 2006, California Institute of Technology
JOHN R. HADDOCK (1970), Professor Emeritus: B.A., 1966, Ph.D., 1970, Southern Illinois University
THOMAS C. HAGEN (2003), Professor: M.S., 1995, University of Texas at Dallas; Ph.D., 1998, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
SCOTTY HOUSTON (2017), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2008, M.S., 2010, Ph.D., 2017, University of Memphis
ANNA H. KAMINSKA (1989), Professor: M.S., 1973, Ph.D., 1978, Doctor Habilitatus, 1986, A. Mickiewicz University, Poznan, Poland
ROBERT KOZMA (2000), Professor Emeritus: M.Sc., 1982, Moscow Energy University; M. Sc., 1988, Eotvos University; Ph.D., 1992 Delft University of Technology, Emeritus Professor.
BARIS KOPRULUOGLU (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2011, M.S., 2014, Istanbul Technical University; Ph.D., 2020, Auburn University
IRENA LASIECKA (2013), Distinguished University Professor, Chair: M.S., 1972, Ph.D., 1975, University of Warsaw
PEI-KEE LIN (1986), Professor: B.S., 1973 Tsing Hua University; M.S., 1981, Ph.D., 1980, Ohio State University
BEN MCCARTY (2012), Associate Professor: B.S., 2005, University of Texas at Tyler; M.S., 2007, Ph.D., 2012, Louisiana State University
RANDALL MCCUTCHEON (2001), Professor: B.A., 1988, Anderson College; Ph.D., 1995, The Ohio State University
VLADIMIR S. NIKIFOROV (2003), Professor: M.S., 1978, Ph.D., 2004, Sofia State University
MAJID NOROOZI (2021), Assistant Professor: M.S., 2009, M.S., 2016, Ph.D., 2020, University of Central Florida
JOSHUA OLADELE (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching: M.S., 1991, University of Ilorin; M.S., 2005, Air Force Institute of Technology
ILHAM TAYAHI (2016), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.S., 2001, M.S., 2002, Bordeaux I University, France; M.A.T., 2016, University of Memphis
ROBERTO TRIGGIANI (2013), Distinguished University Professor: M.S., 1970, Ph.D., 1973, University of Minnesota
MATÉ WIERDL (1995), Professor: B.S., 1985, The Eotvos Lorand University; Ph.D., 1989, The Ohio State University
ALISTAIR WINDSOR (2007), Associate Professor: B.Sc., 1995, B.C.A., 1996 Victoria University of Wellington; Ph.D., 2002, Pennsylvania State University
CHING-CHI YANG (2019), Assistant Professor, PhD 2019, Statistics, Pennsylvania State University,
BENTUO ZHENG (2010), Professor: B.S., 1999, M.S., 2002, Peking University; Ph.D., 2007, Texas A&M University
Naval Science (Naval ROTC)
CAPTAIN DAVID G. WHITEHEAD, USN, Professor of Naval Science
PAUL EVANS (2021), Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, Assistant Professor: B.A., 2016, American Military University, M.A., 2020, American Military University
PATRICK MALEY (2022), Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Assistant Marine Officer Instructor: HS Diploma, 2008, Weatherford High School.
NICHOLAI SARPY (2021), Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Assistant Professor: B.S., 2016, United States Naval Academy
GREG SHRUM (2022), Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Assistant Professor: B.S., 2017, University State Naval Academy
DAVID G. WHITEHEAD (2020), Captain, U.S. Navy, Professor of Naval Science: B.S., 1993, United States Naval Academy; M.S, 2004, Air Command and Staff College
BRETT WILLIAMS (2022), Commander, U.S. Navy, Associate Professor: B.A., 2003, Duke University; MSM, 2015, Naval Postgraduate School
Department of Philosophy
REMY DEBES, Ph.D., Chair
JAMES BAHOH (2020), Assistant Professor; BA, 2003, California State University, Chico; MA, 2006, Boston College; PhD, 2016, Duquesne University.
REMY DEBES (2006), Professor, Chair: B.A., 1997, Boston University; PhD., 2006, University of Michigan
SHAUN GALLAGHER (2011), Professor, Morrie and Lillian Moss Chair of Excellence: B.A., 1971, St. Columban’s College; M.A., 1976, Villanova University; M.A., 1987, State University of New York at Buffalo; Ph.D., 1980, Bryn Mawr College
DAVID MIGUEL GRAY (2017), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1997, Columbia University, M.A., 2002, Harvard University, Ph.D., 2008, Harvard University
MARY BETH MADER (2002), Professor: A.B., 1982, Smith College; Ph.D., 1998, University of Texas at Austin
MICHAEL J. MONAHAN (2017), Professor: B.A., 1995, Purdue University, M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, Ph.D., 2003, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
THOMAS NENON (1985), Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy: B.A., 1972, Regis College; M.A., 1974, Boston College; Ph.D., 1983, University of Freiburg
TIMOTHY ROCHE (1985), Associate Professor: B.A., 1974, Washington and Lee University; M.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1984, University of California-Davis
KAS SAGHAFI (2006), Associate Professor: B.S., 1990, Duquesne University; M.A., 1995, Ph.D., 2002, DePaul University
Jameliah Shorter-Bourhanou (2023), Assistant Professor, B.A., 2009, Paine College; M.A., 2012, Penn State University; Ph.D, 2015, Penn State University.
DANIEL J. SMITH (2019), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2011, University of Warwick; M.A, 2012, University of Warwick; Ph.D., 2018, Pennsylvania State University
LINDSEY STEWART (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 2009, Calvin College, M.A, 2013, Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D., 2016, Pennsylvania State University
DEBORAH P. TOLLEFSEN (2002), Professor: B.A., 1992, St Anselm College; M.A., 1995, University of South Carolina; Ph.D., 2002, Ohio State University
Department of Physics and Materials Science
FIROUZEH SABRI, Ph.D, Chair
GUSTAV BORSTAD (2019), Instructor/Coordinator: B.S., 2008, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse; Ph.D., 2014, Washington State University
THANG B HOANG (2016), Assistant professor; B.S., 1997, Hanoi University of Technology, M.S., 2000, Institute of Physic Hanoi, Ph.D., 2008, University of Cincinnati OH (2008).
M. SHAH JAHAN (1980), Professor: B.Sc. 1963, M.S., 1964, Rajshahi University (Bangladesh); Ph.D., 1977, University of Alabama
MOHAMED LARADJI (2002), Professor: B.Sc., 1986, University of Sidi Bel-Abbes (Algeria); M.Sc., 1989, Ph.D., 1993, McGill University
SAMUEL L. MENSAH (2013), Instructor/Coordinator: B.Sc. 1999, University of Cape Coast (Ghana); M.Phil., 2002 University of Cambridge; M.S. 2006, Michigan Technological University; Ph.D., 2011, University of Arkansas
SANJAY R. MISHRA (1999), Professor: B.Sc., 1987, M.Sc., 1989, South Gujarat University, India; Post Graduate Diploma, 1989, Gujarat University, India, M.S., 1992, Pittsburg State University, KS, USA, Ph.D., 1996, University of Missouri, Rolla. MO.
FRANCISCO MULLER SANCHEZ (2018), Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 2002, National Autonomous University of Mexico (Mexico); M.S., 2004, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (Germany); Ph.D., 2008, Max-Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics and Ludwig- Maximilians University of Munich (Germany)
CHENHUI PENG (2018), Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 2007, Qufu Normal University (China); M.S., 2011, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Ph.D. 2016, Kent State University
SHAWN POLLARD (2020), Assistant Professor, B. Sc., 2008, Linfield College; Ph.D., 2015, Stony Brook University
JOANNE FARLEY RHODES (2013), Instructor: B.S.E.E., 1980, B.S., 1984, M.S., 1988, University of Memphis
FIROUZEH SABRI (2007), Professor, Chair: B.S., 1995 University of Wales at Swansea; M.Phil., 1999, Cambridge University; Ph.D., 2002, Cambridge University
XIAO SHEN (2015), Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 2001, Fudan University; Ph.D., 2009, SUNY Stony Brook
Department of Political Science
MATTHIAS KAELBERER, Ph.D., Chair
DEREFE CHEVANNES (2019), Assistant Professor: B.A. 2010, Northwestern College; M.Sc., 2014, University of the West Indies; M.A. 2016, Ph.D. 2019, University of Connecticut
EBONY DAWKINS (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.S., 2004, University of Tennessee; J.D., 2008, University of Memphis
NICOLE DETRAZ (2009), Professor: B.A., 2002, Louisiana State University; M.A., 2005, Ph.D., 2009, Colorado State University
ERIC GROENENDYK (2009), Professor: B.A., 2001, Ph.D., 2009, University of Michigan
MOLLY HENDERSON (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 1993, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, M.A., 1996, University of Central Oklahoma; Ed.D., 2006, Oklahoma State University
MATTHIAS KAELBERER (2004), Professor, Chair: B.A., 1987, University of Tubingen; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1997, Princeton University
JEFFREY LEEDHAM (2013), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A. 2011, M.A., 2013, University of Memphis
WILLIAM DAVID MADLOCK (2002), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 1973, M.A., 1977, Memphis State University
PAUL A. MEGO (2012), Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.A., 1988, M.A., 1994, Ph.D., 1999, University of Alabama
DURSUN PEKSEN (2012), Dunavant Professor: B.A., 2001, Marmara University; M.A., 2003, University of Indianapolis; Ph.D., 2008, University of Missouri
SHARON STANLEY (2006), Professor: B.A., 1999, Dartmouth College; M.A., 2000, Ph.D., 2006, University of California, Berkeley
KRIS-STELLA TRUMP (2019), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2005, University of Cambridge; M.Phil., 2007, University of Oxford; Ph.D., 2013, Harvard University
ELIZABETH WELLMAN (2023), Assistant Professor: B.A., Duke University; M.A. University of Chicago; Ph.D. 2019, Yale University
Department of Psychology
RANDY G. FLOYD, Ph.D. Chair
MELLONI N. COOK, Ph.D. Associate Chair
HELEN J.K. SABLE, Ph.D. Associate Chair
MOLLIE B. ANDERSON (2016), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1994, Pepperdine University; M.S., 2012, Ph.D., 2016, University of Memphis
FRANK ANDRASIK (2010), Distinguished Professor: B.A., 1971, Wright State University; M.S., 1973, Ph.D., 1979, Ohio University
RANE ANKNEY (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2005, University of Pittsburgh; M.S., 2016, Ph.D., 2021, University of Memphis
KAREN LINVILLE BAKER (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1985, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.S., 1988, Ph.D., 1992, University of Memphis J.
KRISTOFFER S. BERLIN (2012), Professor: B.A., 1996, University of California-Santa Cruz; M.S., 2003, Ph.D., 2007, University of Wisconsin
JEFFREY S. BERMAN (1985), Professor: B.A., 1972, Reed College; A.M., 1976, Ph.D., 1979, Harvard University
CHERYL A. BOWERS (2011), Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1991, Lambuth College; M.S., 1994, Ph.D., 1996, University of Memphis
GINA M. CAUCCI (2016), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2005, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; M.S., 2008, Ph.D., 2011, University of Memphis
ROBERT COHEN (1976), Professor: B.A., 1970, University of Virginia; M.A., 1972, Ph.D., 1975, Miami University (Ohio)
MELLONI N. COOK (2003), Professor, Associate Chair: B.S., 1991, Mary Washington College; Ph.D., 1996, Pennsylvania State University
RYAN L. FARMER (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 2007, Appalachian State University; M.A., 2009, Ph.D., 2015, University of Memphis
RANDY G. FLOYD (2001), Professor, Chair: B.A., Hendrix College, 1994; M.Ed., 1995, Ph.D., 1999, Indiana State University
ALEXANDREA R. GOLDEN (2022), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2011, Spelman College; M.A., 2013, New York University; Ph.D., 2019, University of South Carolina
KATHRYN H. HOWELL (2013), Professor: B.S., 2004, Cornell University; M.S., 2008, Ph.D., 2011, University of Michigan
XIANGEN HU (1993), Professor: B.S., 1982, M.S., 1985, Huazhong University; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1993, University of California, Irvine
STEPHANIE HUETTE (2013), Associate Professor: B.S., 2007, University of Iowa; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Merced
SARAH M. IRBY (2020), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 2008,.S., 2011, Ph.D., 2014, University of Memphis
ROGER J. KREUZ (1988), Professor, Associate Dean: B.A., 1983, University of Toledo; M.A., 1985, Ph.D., 1987, Princeton University
DERANDA B. LESTER (2015), Research Assistant Professor: B.S., 2004, Millsaps College; M.S., 2007, Ph.D., 2011, University of Memphis
BROOK A. MARCKS (2013), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 2000, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., 2003, Ph.D., 2007, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
MEGHAN E. MCDEVITT-MURPHY (2006), Professor: B.A., 1997, Rutgers University; M.S., 2001, Ph.D., 2004, Auburn University
ELIZABETH B. MEISINGER (2007), Associate Professor: B.A., 2000, University of North Carolina; M.S., Ph.D., 2006, University of Georgia
JAMES G. MURPHY (2006), Professor: B.A., 1995, Seton Hall University; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2003, Auburn University
ANDREW M. OLNEY (2007), Professor: B.A., 1998 College of Professional & Liberal Studies of London; M.S., 2001, University of Sussex; Ph.D., 2006, University of Memphis
PHILIP I. PAVLIK JR. (2011), Associate Professor: B.A., 1992, University of Michigan; Ph.D., 2005, Carnegie Mellon University
RORY A. PFUND (2022), Research Assistant Professor: B.S., 2013, University of Scranton; M.S., 2017, Ph.D., 2020, University of Memphis
LESLIE A. ROBINSON (2002), Professor: B.A., 1978, Rhodes College; M.S., 1981, Florida State University; Ph.D., 1990, Memphis State University
M. DAVID RUDD (2013), Distinguished University Professor: B.A., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
HELEN J.K. SABLE (2008), Professor, Associate Chair: B.A., 1995, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; M.S., 1998, Kansas State University; Ph.D., 2001, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
ROBERT J. SEALS (2018), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 1972, Harvard University; M.A., 1975, University of Alabama
NICHOLAS W. SIMON (2016), Associate Professor: B.A., 2000, Carthage College; M.S., 2004, Western Illinois University; Ph.D., 2010, Texas A&M University
EMILY SRISARAJIVAKUL (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2011, Northwestern University; Ed.M., 2014, Harvard University; M. Ed., 2018, Georgia State University; Ph.D., 2021, Georgia State University
JAMES P. WHELAN (1990), Research Professor: B.A., 1980, LaSalle College; M.A., 1983, Ph.D., 1989, Memphis State University
JIA WEI ZHANG (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 2011, San Francisco State University; M.S., 2014, Ph.D., 2017, University of California, Berkeley
Department of Sociology
GRETCHEN PETERSON, Ph.D., Chair
GIOVANNI N. DORTCH (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A. 1999, M.A. 2004, University of Memphis
WESLEY L. JAMES (2009), Professor: B.A., 2001, University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A., 2004, Ph.D., 2009, Mississippi State University
SIMRANJIT KHALSA (2020), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2013, University of Oregon; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2020, Rice University
JOSEPH LARISCY (2015), Associate Professor: B.A., 2007 University of Georgia; M.A., 2009, Ph.D., 2013, University of Texas at Austin
SUNAH M. LAYBOURN (2018), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2005, University of Memphis; M.A., 2014, Ph.D., 2018, University of Maryland
JENI LOFTUS (2012), Associate Professor: B.A., 1996, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; M.A., 1999, Ph.D., 2004, Indiana University, Bloomington
KENDRA MURPHY (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2003, University of Central Arkansas; M.A., 2007, University of Memphis
GRETCHEN PETERSON (2016), Professor, Chair: B.A., 1995, Bates College; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2000, University of Arizona
CAROL RAMBO (1993), Professor: B.A., 1986, M.A., 1987, Ph.D., 1993, University of Florida
CYNTHIA STOCKTON (2014), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2011, M.A., 2013, University of Memphis
JUNMIN WANG (2008), Professor: B.A., 1997, M.A., 2000, Beijing University; Ph.D., 2007, New York University
Department of World Languages and Literatures
ROBERT KELZ, Ph.D., Chair
PILAR ALCALDE (1998), Associate Professor of Spanish: B.A., 1988, Universidad Complutense , Madrid, Spain ; M.A., 1994, Ph.D., 1998, University of Southern California
ADORACION BERRY (2007), Instructor of Spanish: M.A., 1981, Facultade Paulistina de Ciencias e Letras, Sao Paolo, Brazil; M.A., 2000, The University of Memphis; Ed.D., 2016, University of Memphis
FERNANDO BURGOS (1981), Professor of Spanish: B.S., 1970, M.A., 1973, University of Chile; Ph.D., 1980, University of Florida
BRIANNA BUTERA (2020), Assistant Professor of Spanish: B.A., 2011, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., 2013; Ph.D., 2018, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MELANIE CONROY (2013), Associate Professor of French: B.A., 2000, University of Alberta; M.A., 2005, State University of New York; M.A., 2006, Université de Paris VIII; Ph.D., 2012, Stanford University
REGAN EDWARDS (2013), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2006, University of Mississippi; M.A., 2013, University of Georgia
COSETTA GAUDENZI (2002), Associate Professor of Italian: Laurea, 1992, Università di Bologna; M.A., 1993, University of Warwick; Ph.D., 2000, University of Texas at Austin
CHRISTINA GOMEZ (2019), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2012, M.A., 2014, University of Memphis
DENIS GRÉLÉ (2007), Professor of French: Licence, 1991, M.A., 1994, Université de Caen; Ph.D., 1999, New York University
JENNIFER JOHNSTON (2010), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 1993, University of Florida; M.A., 2001, University of Memphis
PATTY JOYNER (2017), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2015, University of Tennessee at Martin; M.A., 2017, University of Memphis
ROBERT KELZ (2010), Professor of German, Chair: B.A., 1998, Tulane University; M.A., 2006, Ph.D., 2010, Vanderbilt University
JOSÉ MAGAÑA (2016), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2013, M.A., 2015, University of Memphis
YUKI MATSUDA (2000), Professor of Japanese: B.A., 1989, Michigan State University; M.A., 1991, University of Massachusetts; M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 1997, University of Southern California
JOSHUA NAVE (2016), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2004, Lee University; M.A., 2007, Louisiana State University
MONIKA NENON (1993), Professor of German: M.A., 1983, Ph.D., 1987, University of Freiburg, Germany
HIRONORI NISHI (2016), Associate Professor of Japanese: B.A., 2003, Wasada University; B.A., 2006, Southern Oregon University; M.A., 2009, Portland State University; Ph.D., 2015, University of Wisconsin, Madison
FATIMA R. NOGUEIRA (2005), Professor of Spanish: B.A., 1977, Pontificia Universidade Católica de Campinas; M.A., 2000, The University of Memphis; M.A., 2003, Vanderbilt University
ERROL M. O’NEILL (2008), Associate Professor of French: B.A., 1997, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; M.A., 2000, Ph.D., 2012, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
IVAN ORTEGA-SANTOS (2008), Associate Professor of Spanish: B.A., 1999, Universidad de Deusto; M.A., 2003, University of Arizona; Ph.D., 2008, University of Maryland
RITA PASQUI (2019), Instructor of Classics: M.A., 2002, University Ca’ Foscari (Venice); M.A., University of Perugia
HEIKE POLSTER (2007), Associate Professor of German: M.A., 2002, The University of Georgia; Ph.D., 2007, Washington University
ROBIN RASH (2012), Senior Lecturer of French and Spanish, Lambuth Campus: B.A., 1981, Northern Kentucky University; M.A., 1988, Ph.D., 1993, University of Cincinnati
ROMAR RODRÍGUEZ-LEÓN (2020), Instructor of Spanish: B.A.1995, Universidad Santa Maria; M.A., 2008, M.A., 2012, University of Memphis
DIANA RUGGIERO (2012), Associate Professor of Spanish: B.A., 2002, M.A., 2004, Ph.D., 2010, Ohio State University
LINDSEY SHELTON (2011), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2008, M.A., 2010, University of Memphis
BENJAMIN SPARKS (2016), Instructor of French: B.A., 2008, M.A., 2011, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., 2015, Louisiana State University
WILLIAM JOHN THOMPSON (1989), Associate Professor of French: B.A., 1983, M.A., 1984, McMaster University, Canada; Ph.D., 1989, Cornell University
VANIA BARRAZA TOLEDO (2008), Professor of Spanish: B.A., 1998, Universidad Austral de Chile; M.A., 2000, Catholic University of America; Ph.D., 2005, The University of Arizona
FRANCISCO VIVAR (1996), Professor of Spanish: B.A., 1979, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain; M.A., 1990, California State University; Ph.D., 1995, University of California-Los Angeles
SHINOBU WATANABE (2018), Instructor of Japanese: B.A., 2009, M.A., 2015, University of Memphis
DUSTIN ALLEN WOODALL (2021), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2015, University of Georgia; M.A., 2016, New York University
HALLE WRIGHT (2022), Instructor of Spanish: B.A., 2017, M.A., 2019, University of Memphis
LAN ZHANG (2007), Associate Professor of Chinese: B.A., 1997, M.A., 2000, Beijing Language University; Ph.D., 2007, University of South Carolina
IAN MCLEAN (2022), Instructor of German: B.A., 2013, Williams College; M.A., 2014, University of Chicago; Ph.D., 2022, Carolina Duke Graduate Program in German Studies
YAN GAO (2022), Visiting Assistant Professor of Chinese: B.A., 2000, Wuhan University, P.R. China; M.A., 2003, Wuhan University, P.R. China; Ph.D., 2012, Carnegie Mellon University
School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy
KATHERINE LAMBERT-PENNINGTON, Ph.D., Chair
CHARLES SANTO, Ph.D., Associate Chair
Department of City and Regional Planning
CHARLES SANTO, Ph.D., Chair
REZA BANAI (1983), Professor: B.Arch., 1973, Miami University; M.Arch. 1975, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; M.A., Ph.D., 1983, University of Pennsylvania
STEPHEN KOFI DIKO (2020), Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 2009, Kwame Nkrumah’ University of Science and Technology; M.C.R.P, 2014, University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., 2019, University of Cincinnati
ANDREW GUTHRIE (2018), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2004, University of Georgia; M.U.R.P, 2009, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., 2018, University of Minnesota
CHARLES SANTO (2005), Associate Professor, Chair: B.A., 1996, Washington and Lee University; M.U.R.P., 1999, Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D., 2005, Portland State University
Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
BERT O. BURRASTON, PhD., Chair
BERT O. BURRASTON (2012), Associate Professor, Chair: B.S., 1991, M.S., 1994, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., 2003, University of Oregon
MIRIAM G. CLARK (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2008, M.S., 2012, Brigham Young University; M.S. 2020, Ph.D., 2022, University of Oregon
RANDOLPH DUPONT (2003), Professor: B.A., 1973, Loyola University of the South; Ph.D., 1981, University of Texas at Austin
AMAIA IRATZOQUI (2015), Associate Professor: B.S., 2006, Florida International University; M.S., 2008, Florida International University; PhD, 2015 Florida State University
AMANDA JOHNSON (2013), Associate Professor and Graduate Studies Coordinator: B.A., 2002, M.P.A., 2005, University of Arizona; Ph.D., 2010, Sam Houston State University
SHELLEY KEITH (2017), Professor: B.A., 1996, Emory University; M.S., 1999, Florida State University; Ph.D., 2009, Emory University
DOYUN KOO (2022), Assistant Professor: BA., 2012, Dual Degree between Sam Houston State University and Kyonggi University; M.S. 2013, University of Cincinnati, Ph.D. 2022, University of Cincinnati
TIMOTHY MCCUDDY (2019), Assistant Professor, BA., 2011, University of Memphis; MA 2013, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2018. University of Missouri-St. Louis
JAMES MCCUTCHEON (2013), Associate Professor: B.A., 2008, M.A., 2010, Auburn University; Ph.D., 2013, University of Central Florida
GEORGE MEGELSH (2012), Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.A., LaSalle University; M.A., Rider University
ANDREW SENTER (2019) Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2008, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; J.D., 2012, Florida Coastal School of Law; M.A., 2017, University of Memphis
STEPHEN WATTS (2014), Associate Professor: B.A., 2006, University of North Caroline at Asheville; M.A., 2009, University of Georgia; PhD., 2013, University of Georgia
M.K. WEBB (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2011., M.A. 2012, University of Memphis; J.D., 2016, St. Louis University
MARK WILLIAMS (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S. 1987; University of Tennessee at Martin: M.A., 2000, University of Memphis.
Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration
SHARON WROBEL, Ph.D., Chair
DAVID N. COX (1978), Professor Emeritus: B.A., 1965, Ball State University; M.A., 1968, University of Queensland; Ph.D., 1977, Indiana University
DAVIA C. DOWNEY (2021) Director, Urban Affairs and Public Policy, PhD Program, Associate Professor Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration. BA, Music, Albion College, 1999; MA Public Administration, Eastern Michigan University, 2004; PhD, Michigan State University, 2011.
ELIZABETH GILLESPIE (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2005, University of Iowa; MPA, 2014, Drake University; Ph.D., 2020, University of Nebraska at Omaha
JOSEPH HAFER (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2004, Millersville University of Pennsylvania; M.S., 2009, Villanova University; Ph.D., 2019, Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg
MICHAEL HOWELL-MORONEY (2012), Professor: B.S., 1994, Northern Arizona University; M.B.A., 1998, Eastern University; Ph.D., 2002, University of Delaware
ERIN K. NELSON (2013), Associate Professor: B.A., 2000, University of Pittsburgh; M.P.A., 2006, Ph.D., 2013, University of Missouri-Kansas City
JOHN TOPINKA (2013), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 1974, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., 1976; M.P.A., 1983, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; Ph.D., 2011, Florida International University
CANDACE McRAE WALSH (2014), Instructor: B.S., 1989, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; M.P.A., 1999, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
SHARON WROBEL (2010), Associate Professor, Chair: B.A., 1991, M.P.A., 1995, Arizona State University; M.S., 2000, Ph.D., 2005, University of Texas-Dallas
School of Social Work
SUSAN NEELY-BARNES, Ph.D., Director, Chair
KENYA ANDERSON (2013), Clinical Associate Professor: B.A., 2000, University of Memphis; M.S.W., 2010, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
MORGANNE AUSTIN-DOTSON (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.A., 2013, M.S.W., 2015, University of Memphis.
MINHAE CHO (2019), Assistant Professor: B.A. 2005, M.A. 2009, Sookmyung Women’s University, M.S.W. 2013, Ph.D. 2019 University of Minnesota
ELENA DELAVEGA (2011), Professor: B.A., 2006, University of Houston-Downtown; M.S.W., 2008, Ph.D., 2010 University of Houston
SUSAN ELSWICK (2012), Professor: B.A., 2001, Coastal Carolina University; M.S.S.W, 2006, University of Tennessee; Ed.D., 2011, University of Memphis
MELISSA HIRSCHI (2017), Associate Professor: B.S., 2001 Brigham Young University; M.S.W., 2007, Ph.D., 2017, Boston University
SEOK WON JIN (2018), Associate Professor: B.A., 1995, Yonsei University; M.A., 2006, Kyung Hee University; M.A., 2008, Ball State University; M.S.W., 2011, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., 2013, University of Minnesota
MARGARET ANN LANDRY (2018), Assistant Professor of Teaching & Coordination: B.A., 2012; M.S.W., 2014, University of Memphis.
SARAH LEAT (2021), Assistant Professor, B.A. 2012, Psychology and Religion, Baylor University, Waco, Texax; M.S.W 2017, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas; Ph.D, 2021, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Arlington, Texas.
ROBIN LENNON-DEARING (2010), Professor: B.S.W., 1996, M.S.W., 1998, University of South Florida; Ph.D., 2004 University of Georgia
CHERRY MALONE (2016), Assistant Professor of Teaching and Coordination: B.A., 1997, University of Memphis; M.S.W., 2011, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
SUSAN NEELY-BARNES (2010), Professor, Director, Chair: B.A., 1996, Duke University; M.S.W., 1999, Washington University; Ph.D., 2005, University of Washington
KATIE K. NORWOOD (2018), Assistant Professor of Teaching and Coordination: B.S., 1999, University of Tennessee Knoxville: M.S.S.W., 2006, University of Tennessee Knoxville
BERNADETTE OMBAYO (2022), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2009, Kenyatta University ; M.S.W., 2014, Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., 2019, University of Texas at Arlington
DANIELLE SEEMANN (2018), Assistant Professor of Teaching and Coordination: BED Bachelor of Education University of Memphis 1999, MSW University of Tennessee Knoxville 2003
GREGORY WASHINGTON (2009), Professor: B.S., 1982, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; M.S., 1995, Chicago State University; M.S.W., 1999, Ph.D., 2003 Clark Atlanta University
JERRY WATSON (2018), Associate Professor, B.A. Program Coordinator: B.A., 1993, Northeastern Illinois University; M.S.W., 1997, University of Illinois; M.B.A., 2003, Dominican University; Ph.D., 2006, Jackson State University
Fogelman College of Business & Economics Faculty and Staff
GREG BOLLER, Ph.D., Dean
KURT KRAIGER, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Research
SANDRA RICHARDSON, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Faculty and Administration
TRELLIS M. MORGAN, M.S., Manager, Undergraduate Student Services
MARK E. ALPUENTE, M.A., Assistant Manager, Undergraduate Student Services, Graduation Analyst/Academic Advisor
KIERA STRICKLAND, Administrative Secretary
ELIZABETH A. JASPER, M.S.W., Academic Advisor
W. RYAN MITCHELL, M.A., Academic Advisor
LEXIS GRANDON, Academic Advisor
ALICE McCLENDON, Academic Advisor
FELICIA RODDY-JACKSON, M.A.L.S., Scholarship/Recruitment Coordinator
Accountancy
KENNETH LAMBERT, Ph.D., Director
PHILIP D. BABIN (2015), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1982, Christian Brothers College, M.B.A., 2004, The University of Memphis, C.M.A., C.P.A., Tennessee
NAN GOLDEN (2015), Assistant Professor: B.C., 2007, Macquarie University; M.S., 2009 Michigan State University; Ph.D., 2015, Florida Atlantic University
RITA GREEN (2016), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1992, University of Tennessee at Martin; M.B.A., 1997, Ed.D., 2012, The University of Memphis
KENNETH R. LAMBERT (1982), Professor: B.S.B.A. 1968, Southeast Missouri State University; M.B.A., 1972, Ph.D. 1976, University of Arkansas
MENG LI (2021), Assistant Professor: Ph.D 2012, University of Chicago
STEVE LIN (2019), Professor, James T. Thompson Chair for Excellence in Accounting Education: B.A. 1987, Soochow University, M.A., 1991, Lancaster University, Ph.D., 1999, the Victoria University of Manchester
JAMES M. LUKAWITZ (1989), Associate Professor: B.S., 1983, Ph.D., 1989, Florida State University; C.P.A., 1985, Florida
PETER L. McMICKLE (1978), Professor: B.B.A. 1967, Memphis State University; M.A., 1969; Ph.D., 1977, University of Alabama; C.P.A., 1970, Tennessee
LARRY MOORE (1987), Professor: B.A., 1971, Vanderbilt University; M.A., 1974, Memphis State University; J.D., 1976, Washington University
JEFFREY M. NEVELS (2015), Instructor: B.S., 1980, Miami University; M.B.A., 1985 Xavier University; C.P.A.; Ohio
NIRMALEE RADDATZ (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2009, Eastern Kentucky University; M.T.X., M.S.I.S., 2001, M.B.A., 2012, Ph.D., 2015, Mississippi State University
ZABIHOLLAH REZAEE (2001), Professor and Thompson-Hill Chair of Excellence in Accounting: B.S., 1976, Iranian Institute of Advanced Accounting; M.B.A., 1980, Tarleton State University; Ph.D., 1985, University of Mississippi
KATHERINE B. SORENSEN (2017), Assistant Professor; B.S.B.A., 2008 University of Tennessee; M.Acc., 2009 University of Tennessee; Ph.D., 2017, Southern Illinois University
KENTON B. WALKER (2014), Professor, Director: B.B.A., 1974, M.S., 1978, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Ph.D., Texas A&M University
JOSEPH H. ZHANG (2012), Associate Professor: B.S., 1996, Zhejiang University; M.S., 2004, M.A., 2006, University of Illinois; Ph.D., 2012, Louisiana State University; C.P.A.
Business Information and Technology
SANDRA M. RICHARDSON, Ph.D., Chair
ALI MAHDAVI ADELI (2017), Assistant Professor: B.Sc. 2007, Semnan University; M.Sc., 2010 University of Technology Malaysia, Ph.D., 2017, University of Minnesota
VLADIMIR G. AMBARTSOUMIAN (2021) Visiting Assistant Professor: M.B.A., 2009, The University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2016, The University of Memphis
ANKUR ARORA (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S., (no year available), Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., 2017, California State University; Ph.D., 2022, University of Arkansas
JUDITH COMPTON BROWN (1964), Assistant Professor: B.B.A., 1961, Memphis State University; M.S., 1962, University of Tennessee
JASBIR S. DHALIWAL (2005), Professor, Executive Vice President for Research and Innovation: B.S., 1982, University of Malaya; M.B.A., 1986, Ph.D., 1993, University of British Columbia
MARK L. GILLENSON (1995), Professor: B.S., 1969, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.S., 1970, Ph.D., 1974, The Ohio State University
BRIAN D. JANZ (1995), Professor: B.E.E., 1984, M.B.A., 1987, Ph.D., 1995, University of Minnesota
EUNTAE TED LEE (1999), Associate Professor: B.S., 1984, Seoul National University; M.S., 1989, The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Nebraska
YAFANG LI (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2014, Beijing Foreign Studies University; M.S., 2017, Beijing Foreign Studies University; Ph.D., 2022, Washington State University
HUIGANG LIANG (2019), Professor and FedEx Chair of Excellence in MIS: B.S., 1995, M.S., 1998, China Pharmaceutical University, M.S., 2002, Auburn University, Ph.D., 2003, Auburn University
PAVANKUMAR MULGUND (2022), Assistant Professor: B.E., 2006, Visvesvaraya Technological University; M.S., 2014, The State University of New York; Ph.D., 2020; The State University of New York
AVANTI PANDIT (2019), Instructor: B. Com, 1983, University of Delhi, M.S. 2002, M.B.A. 2002, Boston University
SANDRA M. RICHARDSON (2006), Associate Professor, Interim Chair: B.S., 1997, University of New Mexico; M.S., 2002, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., 2006, University of Central Florida
ROBERT W. ROSE (2022) Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2009, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2021, The University of Memphis
SANDEFORD J. SCHAEFFER, III (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1978, Rhodes College; M.S., 1982, Memphis State University; Ed.D., 2010, The University of Memphis
SRIKAR VELICHETY (2016), Assistant Professor: B. Tech., 2007, M. Tech., 2009, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management; Ph.D., 2016, University of Arizona
YINAN YU (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2010 Tongji University, M.S., 2012, Tsinghua University, Ph.D., 2017, The University of Hong Kong 1004 Assistant Professor of Teaching
SCOTT W. VANN (2022) Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2010, The University of Memphis; M.A., 2013, The University of Memphis; Ed.D., 2020, The University of Memphis
Economics
WILLIAM T. SMITH, Ph.D., Chair
CARMEN ASTORNE-FIGARI (2012), Associate Professor: B.S., 2002, Universidad del Pacifico; M.A., 2008, Ph.D., 2012, Washington University in St. Louis
ANDREW J. HUSSEY (2006), Associate Professor: B.A., 2000, St. Olaf University; M.A., 2001, Ph.D., 2006, Duke University
DAVID M. KEMME (1994), Professor, Shelby County / William N. Morris Chair of Excellence in International Economics: B.A., 1973, Miami University; M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1980, Ohio State University
JOONHYUNG LEE (2012), Associate Professor: B.A., 2002, Korea University; Ph.D., 2009, University of Texas at Austin
JOSE JOAQUIN LOPEZ (2014), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2002, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo, Mexico; Ph.D., 2014, The University of Chicago
ALBERT A. OKUNADE (1987), Professor: B.S., 1980; M.S., M.B.A., 1982, Wright State University; Ph.D., 1986, University of Arkansas
SUMANT RAI (2016), Instructor: B.A., 2000, University of Delhi; M.A., 2002, Delhi School of Economics; Ph.D., 2012, University of Washington
WILLIAM T. SMITH (1993), Professor, Chair: B.A., 1979, American College in Paris; M.A., 1980, University of Miami; Ph.D., 1987, University of Virginia
JAMIN D. SPEER (2014), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2007, Vanderbilt University; M.A., 2009, M.Phil., 2011, Ph.D., 2014, Yale University
HAN YU (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2010, Suzhou University of Science & Technology; MS, 2013, Central University of Finance & Economics; MS, 2016, Louisiana State University; PhD, 2018, Louisiana State University.
Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
PANKAJ K. JAIN, CFA, CFP®, Realtor ®, Ph.D., Chair
JEFFREY R. BLACK (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2010, M.S., 2012, Colorado State University; Ph.D., 2017, University of Oklahoma
ALLEN CARRION (2018), Assistant Professor: B.S., 1993, Virginia Technological University; M.B.A., 2003, University of Maryland; Ph.D., 2012, University of Utah
FREDERICK DEWALD III (2021), Visiting Assistant Professor: B.S., 2005, Lewis University in Illinois; M.B.A., 2007, DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois; Ph.D., 2021, the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater
PANKAJ K. JAIN (2002), Professor, Interim Chair: B.Com., 1993, Rajasthan University, India; M.B.A., 1995, Indian Institute of Management: L.LB., 1998, Bombay University; M.S., 2000, Ph.D., 2002, Indiana University
SHAWN MCFARLAND (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S. in Finance and Accounting (double major), 2012, Boise State University; M.S., 2019, University of Memphis; Ph.D., May 2020, University of Memphis
NAPOLEAN H. OVERTON (2010), Instructor: B.S., 1980, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; M.B.A., 1982, The University of Memphis
ALLISON POTTER (2020), Instructor: B.S., 1986, University of Memphis; M.B.A., 1988, Arkansas State University; Ph.D., 2004, University of Memphis
SILVERI SABATINO (2015), Associate Professor: M. Comm, 2001, University of Melbourne; M.S., 2005, University of Rochester; Ph.D., 2009, Arizona State University
KONSTANTIN SOKOLOV (2018), Assistant Professor: M.Sc. 2009, St. Petersburg State University; Ph.D., 2017, Wilfrid Laurier University
MARK A. SUNDERMAN (2008), Professor, Morris F. Fogelman Chair of Excellence in Real Estate: B.S., 1974, M.S., 1976, Ph.D., 1986, University of Illinois at Urban-Champaign
TZVETA KIRILOVA VATEVA (2022), Instructor: B.S., 1988, Technical University; M.B.A., 2008, University of Akron; Ph.D. (Finance major and Applied Statistics minor), 2014, Kent State University; PGP, May 2022, University of Texas at Austin
VELMA ZAHIROVIC-HERBERT (2022), Professor, Martha and Robert Fogelman Family Chair in Sustainable Real Estate: B.A. in Economics and Mathematics, 2000, Agnes Scott College; M.A., 2006, Georgia State University; Ph.D., 2007, Georgia State University
Management
KURT KRAIGER, Ph.D., Chair; Associate Dean
SANA AHMED (2021), Assistant Professor: D.B.A., University of Memphis
LAURA L. ALDERSON (1999), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.B.A., 1989, M.B.A., 1992, University of Mississippi, Ph. D. 2018, University of Memphis
WENDY L. BEDWELL (2019), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A. James Madison University, M.D.E. University of Maryland, Ph.D., 2012, University of Central Florida
V. CAROL DANEHOWER (1989), Associate Professor: B.A. 1977, Hendrix College; M.A., 1978, University of Arkansas; D.B.A., 1987, University of Kentucky
FRANCES H. FABIAN (2008), Associate Professor: A.B., 1983 Smith College; M.P.P., 1985, Harvard University; Ph.D., 1997, University of Texas at Austin
KRISTEN P. JONES (2016), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2008 University of Virginia; M.A., 2010, Ph.D., 2013 George Mason University
JESSICA KIRK (2019), Assistant Professor: B.A., University of Missouri, M.B.A., Washington University, Ph.D., 2019, The University of Colorado
KURT KRAIGER (2019), Professor, Chair, Associate Dean: B.A., 1979, University of Cincinnati; M.A., 1982, M.S., 1982, Ph.D., 1983, Ohio State University
STEPHEN LANIVICH (2020), Associate Professor: B.B.A., 2005, Walsh College of Business; M.A., 2007, Walsh College of Business; Ph.D. 2011, Florida State University
ALEX P. LINDSEY (2018), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2011, Purdue University Indianapolis; M.A., 2013, Ph.D., 2016, George Mason University
KELLY A. MOLLICA (2007), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1983, Western Carolina University; M.S., 1989, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Ph.D., 1997, The Pennsylvania State University
CAITLIN PORTER (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., B. A., 2010, University of Central Arkansas, M.S., 2013, Ph.D. 2016 Purdue University
MARTHA D. ROBINSON (2007), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1978, M.B.A., 1991, Tennessee State University; Ed.D., 2004, Vanderbilt University
KATHY A. TUBERVILLE (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1978, M.S., 1982, The University of Memphis; Ed.D., 2014, Northcentral University
JAMES VARDAMAN (2020), Professor and Free Enterprise Chair of Excellence: B.B.A., Henderson State University; M.B.A. Arkansas State University; Ph.D. 2009, University of Memphis
ROBERT ROEBUCK WIGGINS (2002), Associate Professor: A.B., 1975, Vassar College; M.B.A., 1977, Ph.D., 1995, University of Texas at Austin
JI HAE YOU (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2007, Hanyang University; M.S., 2010; Ph.D., 2016, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Marketing and Supply Chain Management
GREGORY W. BOLLER, Ph.D., Chair, Dean
M. MEHDI AMINI (1988), Professor: B.A., 1976, Tehran University; M.B.A., 1979, University of North Texas; M.S., 1984, Ph.D., 1989, Southern Methodist University
WENDY BEDWELL (2019), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., James Madison University, M.D.E., University of Maryland, Ph.D., 2012, University of Central Florida
GREGORY W. BOLLER (1988), Associate Professor, Chair, Dean: B.S., 1982, M.S., 1984, Ph.D., 1988, The Pennsylvania State University
ALAN J. BUSH (1988), Professor: B.A., 1976, Winona State University, M.B.A., 1978, Ph.D., 1983, Louisiana State University
MICHAEL J. CERVETTI (2007), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1976, M.S., 1978, Ed.D., 1984, The University of Memphis
TRACY A. COSENZA (2013), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2003, Christian Brothers University; M.B.A., 2005, The University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2010, Auburn University
GEORGE D. DEITZ (2005), Associate Professor: B.A. 1988, B.S., 1988, M.S., 1991, West Virginia University, Ph.D., 2005, University of Alabama
BRADFORD R. EICHHORN (2015), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1975, M.S. 1977, Ph.D., 2014, Cleveland State University
RAJIV GROVER (2007), Professor, Sales and Marketing Chair of Excellence: B.Tech., 1975, M.B.A., 1977, Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 1983, University of Massachusetts
MARIA SUSANA JARAMILLO ECHEVERRI (2020), Assistant Professor: B.B.A. EAFIT University in Columbia; M.S. Marketing University of Alabama
SUBASH JHA (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A. 2003, Magadh University; M.B.A. 2006, Patna University; Ph.D. 2013, IFHE University; Ph.D. 2018, The University of Memphis
BALAJI C. KRISHNAN (1999), Professor, Director of M.B.A. Programs: B.S., 1989, Marathwada University; M.M.S., 1991, University of Bombay; Ph.D., 1998, Louisiana State University
GENSHENG LIU (2006), Associate Professor: B.Engr., 1996, M.Engr., 1998, Tsinghua University; Ph.D., 2007, University of Minnesota
RAHUL PANDEY Assistant Professor: B.S. M.E.T. National Institute of Technology Hamirpur, India; M.S.I.S. Brick University, Canada; Ph.D. Business Administration (Operations Management) Ohio State University
ERNEST L. NICHOLS (1991), Associate Professor: B.A., 1980, University of Maine at Orono; M.B.A., 1985; Ph.D., 1993, Michigan State University
JEFFREY R. THIEME (2003), Associate Professor: B.S., 1989; M.B.A., 1992, University of Missouri – Columbia; Ph.D., 1998, Michigan State University
College of Communication and Fine Arts Faculty and Staff
RYAN FISHER, Ph.D., Interim Dean
JENNIFER “JENNA” THOMPSON, M.Arch., Interim Associate Dean
SOPHIE COY, M.S., Academic Success Advisor
LAURA SNYDER, M.A., College Academic Advisor II
TERRELL STANFORD-BUSH, M.A., College Academic Advisor I
MERLINA CONLEY, M.B.A. & M.S., Business Officer II
SCOTT PICKEY, B.A., Media Coordinator
MALLORY GARY, B.A., Administrative Associate I
JOLEEN WHEELIS, A.A., Sr. Administrative Secretary
LATOYA BOYLAND, B.P.S. Administrative Secretary
MEREDITH POWERS, M.ED, Director of College Development I
Architecture
MICHAEL HAGGE, M.Arch., Chair
JENNIFER BARKER, M.Arch, Ed.D., Director of Graduate Studies in Architecture
BRIAN ANDREWS (2020), M. Arch., Princeton University; B. Arch., Tulane University
JENNIFER BARKER (2013), Associate Professor: M.Arch., The University of Memphis; Ed.D., The University of Memphis; B.Arch., University of Tennessee
MICHAEL CHISAMORE (2009), Associate Professor: M.Arch., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; B.P.S. (Architecture), State University of New York at Buffalo
MICHAEL HAGGE (1996), Professor: M.Arch., Virginia Polytechnic Institute; M.C.R.P., Memphis State University; M.P.A., Webster College (Government Service Fellowship)
ANDREW PARKS (2009), Professor of Practice: M.Arch., University of Tennessee; B.F.A. (Architecture), The University of Memphis; B.S.E.T (Arch), The University of Memphis
MARIKA SNIDER (2020), Assistant Professor: M.Arch., University of Kansas; Ph.D. (History, Architecture and Urbanism), University of Utah; Master of Design Studies (Historic Preservation), Boston Architectural College; B.S. (Architecture), The Ohio State University
JENNIFER “JENNA” THOMPSON (2013), Associate Professor: M.Arch., The University of Memphis; B.Arch., Auburn University; B.I.Arch., Auburn University
ANDY KITSINGER (2010), Director UofM Design Collaborative + Visiting Professor: B.Arch., University of Arkansas; M.C.R.P., The University of Memphis
Professional Staff
ANNE BALLAM (2019), Administrative Associate II; M.B.A, Tulane University; M.S. Chapman University; B.A., University of New Orleans; B.A., The University of Memphis
Art
LUCAS A. CHARLES, M.G.D., Chair
LUCIENNE D. AUZ (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor: B.A., 2004, Gonzaga University; M.S., 2006, Pratt Institute; Ph.D., 2014, University of Washington
BRYNA BOBICK (2008), Professor: B.F.A., 1997, Ed.D., 2008, University of Georgia
LUCAS A. CHARLES (2022), Professor: B.F.A., 1998, University of Tennessee; M.G.D., 2002, North Carolina State University
LORELEI H. CORCORAN (1990), Professor: B.A., 1975, Tufts University; Ph.D., 1988, University of Chicago
HAMLETT R. DOBBINS (2018), Visiting Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 1993, University of Memphis; M.A., 1998, University of Iowa; M.F.A., 1999, University of Iowa
GARY K. GOLIGHTLY (2002), Associate Professor: B.A., 1986, M.F.A., 1995, Memphis State University
KELSEY Q. HARRISON (2020), Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 2014, Purchase College; M.F.A., 2017, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
REBECCA M. HOWARD (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor: B.A., 2008, Christopher Newport University; M.A., 2011, Ph.D., 2017, The Ohio State University
JAMES E. JACKSON (1999), Professor: B.F.A., 1977, Memphis College of Art; M.F.A., 1980, Cornell University
EARNESTINE L. JENKINS (2000), Professor: B.A., 1979, Spelman College; M.A., 1986, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1997, Michigan State University
COE LAPOSSY (2021), Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 2006, Kent State University; M.F.A., 2013, Tufts University
ROMONA SONIN LEE (2016), Associate Professor of Practice Fashion Design and Merchandising Coordinator; M.F.A., 1998, The University of Memphis
RICHARD A. LOU (2007), Professor: B.A., 1983, California State University; M.F.A, 1986, Clemson University
WILLIAM McKEOWN (2005), Associate Professor; B.A., 1994, University of West Florida; M.A., 1996, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Ph.D., 2005, Florida State University
YANGLIN PARK (2022) Assistant Professor; BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2011; MFA, Tyler School of Art and Architecture of Temple University 2013
JOSHUA A. ROBERSON (2015), Associate Professor: B.A., 1997, University of North Texas; Ph.D., 2007, University of Pennsylvania
KATE ROBERTS (2018), Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 2010, M.F.A., 2015, New York State College at Alfred University
MICHAEL R. SCHMIDT (1995), Associate Professor: B.F.A., 1992, Ohio University; M.G.D., 1994, North Carolina State University; Ph.D., 2019, University of Memphis
Professional Staff
DAVID HORAN (1986), Instructor: B.L.S., 1994, University of Memphis
LESLIE L. LUEBBERS (1990), Art Museum Director: B.A., 1967, Wellesley College; M.A.T., 1969, Johns Hopkins University; M.A., 1987, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University; M.S., 1990, Graduate School of Administration, New York University
PATRICIA V. PODORSKI (2001), Curator of Education, Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology: B.A., 1978, Washington State University; M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1994, University of California at Berkeley
LISA M. WILLIAMSON (2017), Foundations Instructor: B.F.A., 2001, M.F.A., 2015, Memphis College of Art
Communication and Film
WENDY ATKINS-SAYRE, Chair
WENDY ATKINS-SAYRE (2019), Department Chair and Professor: B.A., 1994, Texas State University; M.A., 1996, Texas State University; Ph.D., 2005, University of Georgia
ANTONIO de VELASCO (2005), Associate Professor: B.A., 1996, Guilford College; Ph.D., 2005, Emory University
AMANDA NELL EDGAR (2015), Associate Professor: B.A., 2007, Friends University; M.S., 2008, Fort Hays State University; M.A., 2011, University of Arkansas; Ph.D., 2015, University of Missouri
ROXANA L. GEE (1976), Associate Professor: B.A., 1971, University of Nebraska, M.A., 1973 Memphis State University
JOY V. GOLDSMITH (2013), Professor: B.A., 1992, Bethel College; M.S., 1995, Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., 2004, University of Oklahoma
DAVID GOODMAN (2017), Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 2004, New York University; M.A., 2013, University of Memphis; M.F.A., 2015, University of North Texas
KRISTEN HILL (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2015, University of Missouri; M.A., 2022, University of Memphis
ANDRE E. JOHNSON (2015), Associate Professor: B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 1987; M.Div., Memphis Theological Seminary, 2002; Ph.D., 2008, University of Memphis
LAUREN JOHNSEN (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2014, Iowa State University; M.A., 2016, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Ph.D, 2021, University of Missouri
MARTY LANG (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1999, University of Connecticut; M.F.A., 2004, Florida State University; M.F.A., 2019, California State University, Northridge
MARINA LEVINA (2010), Professor and Director of Graduate Studies: B.A., 1997, University of Illinois; M.A., 2000, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., 2006, University of Illinois
D. GRAY MATTHEWS (1990), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1983 Covenant College; M.A., 1986, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1993, Pennsylvania State University
J. DAVID MAXSON (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2010, Drury University; M.A., 2013, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2018, Pennsylvania State University
CHRISTINA MOSS (2017), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1989, University of Alabama; M.A., 1992, University of West Florida; Ph.D., 2005, Louisiana State University
LORI STALLINGS (2009), Assistant Professor of Teaching: M.A., 1982, Marquette University
DAVID STEPHENS (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2014, Alabama State University; M.A., 2016, University of New Orleans; Ph.D., 2020, Bowling Green State University
CRAIG O. STEWART (2009), Associate Professor/Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies: B.S., 1997, Lambuth University; M.S., 2000, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2006, Carnegie Mellon University
AMANDA J. YOUNG (2004), Associate Professor: B.S., 1979, Davis and Elkins College; M.A., 1993, Eastern Washington University; Ph.D., 2000, Carnegie Mellon
Professional Staff
MIGUEL GARCIA (2021), Administrative Associate: B.S., Christian Brothers University, 2021
WILLIAM JOHNSON (2003), Media Specialist: B.A., 1996, Rust College; M.A., 2016, Full Sail University
CAMISHA SMITH (2001), Financial Service Associate
Journalism and Strategic Media
M. DAVID ARANT, Ph.D., Chair
TAYLOR ACKERMAN (2021), Assistant Professor of Practice: B.A., 2016, M.A., 2021, University of Memphis
M. DAVID ARANT (1992), Professor, Chair: B.A., 1975, Davidson College; M. Div., 1978, Emory University; M.A., 1989, University of South Carolina; Ph.D., 1994, University of North Carolina
ROBERT D. BYRD, Jr. (2015), Associate Professor: B.A., 2002, Mississippi State University; M.A., 2011, University of South Alabama; Ph.D., 2014, University of Southern Mississippi
TORI M. CLIFF (2013), Associate Professor of Practice: B.S., 2004, Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., 2010, University of Memphis
JASPER FESSMANN (2023), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1997, Georgia Southern University; M.A., 1998, Boston University; Ph.D., 2018, University of Florida.
MATTHEW J. HAUGHT (2013), Professor: B.A., 2007, M.A.J., 2010, Marshall University; Ph.D., 2014, University of South Carolina
JOSEPH HAYDEN (2003), Professor: B.A., 1985, Centre College; M.A., 1991, Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., 2002, Indiana University
CASEY K. HILDER, (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2009, M.A., 2012, University of Memphis
THOMAS J. HRACH (2008), Professor: B.A., 1985, University of Michigan; M.A., 1990, Kent State University; Ph.D., 2008, Ohio University
CANDACE C. JUSTICE (1992), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 1973, University of Mississippi; M.A., 1992, Memphis State University
TERRIS S. KING (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2015, Liberty University; M.S.E., 2022, Arkansas State University
CHALISE MACKLIN (2022), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2007, University of Memphis; M.A., 2013, Arkansas State University; Ph.D., 2023, University of Alabama
KIM MARKS MALONE (2015), Associate Professor of Practice/Coordinator: B.A., 1993, Roger Williams College; M.A., 2006, San Diego State University
JOEL NICHOLS (2019), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1990, Memphis State University; M.B.A., 2003, Union University
MICHAEL ROBINSON (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2016, M.A., 2018, University of Memphis
RUOXU WANG (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 2010, M.A., 2013, North Dakota State University; Ph.D., 2017, The Pennsylvania State University
JIN YANG (2002), Professor: B.A., 1986, Shanxi University; M.A., 1999, Pittsburg State University; Ph.D., 2004, Southern Illinois University
Professional Staff
KENA PRICE (2023), Administrative Associate I: B.B.A., 2003, University of Memphis; M.B.A., Strayer University, 2006
Music
KEVIN SANDERS (2008), Director of the School of Music: B.M., 2002, Indiana University; M.M., 2004, Julliard School; D.M.A., 2010, Michigan State University
LILY AFSHAR (1989), Professor: B.M., 1981, Boston Conservatory; M.M., 1983, New England Conservatory of Music; D.M., 1989, Florida State University
MARCIN ARENDT (2014), Associate Professor: B.M. & B.A., 2003, Stetson University; M.M., 2006, University of Colorado at Boulder; Artist Diploma, 2007, Stanislaw Moniuszko Academy of Music, Gdansk, Poland; DMA, 2010, University of Colorado at Boulder
ELISE BLATCHFORD (2013), Assistant Professor: B.M., 2005, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, M.M., 2007, San Francisco Conservatory of Music
ALANDIS BRASSEL (2015), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2006, Hampton University; M.A., 2009, New York University; J.D., 2015, Vanderbilt University Law School
MATTHEW BURNS, Assistant Professor of Voice: B.M., 1997, Bachelor of Music, Virginia Commonwealth University, M.M., Master of Music,2000 Manhattan School of Music, Artist Diploma, 2002, The Juilliard School
FRANCIS CATHLINA (2021), Assistant Professor, Director of Choral Activities: B.M.E., 2014, Baylor University; M.M., 2019, Michigan State University; D.M.A., 2021, University of North Texas
MAHIR CETIZ (2013), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1998, Hacettepe University State Conservatory; M.A., 2003, Hacettepe University State Conservatory; M.A., 2001, University of Memphis; D.M.A., 2013 Columbia University
KURT “KC” CLAYTON, Instructor of Music Industry
JEFF W. CLINE (1998), Associate Professor, Recording Studio Manager: B.S., 1991, Depaul University; M.M., 1995, Northwestern University
JEFF COHRAN, Assistant Professor of Practice of Music Business, Interim Area Coordinator of Music Business: B.S., Bachelor of Science, 2006, University of Tennessee
JONATHAN COLBERT, Instructor of Double Bass: B.M., Bachelor of Music, 2007, Manhattan School of Music, 2008, The Juilliard School
JACK COOPER, Professor of Jazz Studies, Director of Jazz Studies, Area Coordinator of Jazz Studies: B.A., Bachelor of Arts, 1987, California State University, Los Angeles, M.A., Master of Arts, 1989, California State University, Los Angeles, D.M.A., Doctor of Musical Arts, 1999,the University of Texas at Austin
ZACK CORPUS, Professor of Practice for Tuba + Euphonium: B.M., Bachelor of Music, Kansas State University, M.M., Master of Music, University of North Texas
HARVEY FELDER III, (2018) Professor: B.M. 1977, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.M. 1982, University of Michigan; Spec. 1982; University of Michigan.
RYAN FISHER (2021), Professor: B.M.E., 2000, Lee University, M.M., 2005, University of North Texas, Ph.D., 2008, University of North Texas
JONATHAN FRAZER (2002), Associate Professor: B.A., 1987, Michigan State University; M.S., 2006, University of Memphis
JEREMIAH FREDERICK (2022) Visiting Assistant Professor; B.M., Lawrence University; M.M. Northwestern University
EMILY FRIZZELL (2020), Assistant Professor: B.M.E., 2009, University of Southern Mississippi; M.M.E., 2010, University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., 2020, University of Memphis
JOSEF HANSON (2015), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2000, Towson University; M.A., 2004, Eastman School of Music; Ph.D., 2015 Eastman School of Music
KAMRAN N. INCE (1992), Professor: B.M., 1982, Oberlin Conservatory; M.M., 1984, D.M.A., 1987, Eastman School of Music
ROBYN JONES (2012), Associate Professor: B.M., 1996, Indiana University, M.M., 1998, Florida State University, D.M.A., 2008, University of Minnesota
STEPHEN KARR (2022), Assistant Professor; Opera Music Director: B.M., 2002, Mercer University, M.M., 2004, Westminster Choir College, M.M., 2007, UCLA, DMA, 2020, UCLA
ELLEN KOZIEL (2018), Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education: B. A., Bachelor of Arts, 1978, Radford University, M.M., Master of Music, 1982, University of Memphis, P.h.D., Doctor of Philosophy, 2018, University of Memphis
KENNETH RICHARD KREITNER (1990), Professor: B.A., 1978, Bucknell University; M.A., 1981, Ohio State University; M.A., 1984, Ph.D., Duke University
ARTINA MCCAIN (2016), Associate Professor: B.M., 2003, Southern Methodist University; M.M., 2006 Cleveland Institute of Music; D.M.A, 2011, University of Texas at Austin
JENNA MCLEAN, Lecturer of Music + Entertainment, Lambuth Campus: B.M., Bachelor of Music, University of Wyoming, M.M., Master of Music, University of Northern Colorado
ALBERT NGUYEN (2008), Associate Professor; Director of Bands: B.A., 1999, Arkansas Tech University; M.M., 2006, D.M.A., 2008 University of Texas at Austin
JEREMY OROSZ (2014), Assistant Professor:, B.A., 2005, College of Wooster, M.A., 2011, University of Minnesota, Ph.D., 2014, University of Minnesota
JANET PAGE (1998), Professor: B.M., 1979, Queen’s University; M.M., 1982, University of Toronto; Advanced Studies Program, 1982-83, Banff School of Fine Arts; M.A., 1986, University of British Columbia; Ph.D., 1993, Duke University
KIMBERLY PATTERSON (2016), Associate Professor: B.M., 2007, Cleveland Institute of Music, M.M., 2009, The Juilliard School, D.M.A., 2012, University of Colorado at Boulder
JIM PIERCE (2022), Assistant Professor of Music Therapy: B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 2002, West Virginia University, B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Music, 2002, West Virginia University, M.M., Master of Music, 2004, Florida State University
WILL PLENK (2017), Assistant Professor: B.M., 2006, Ithaca College; M.M., 2008, D.M.A., 2011 the University of California Los Angeles
KEVIN RICHMOND (2007), Associate Professor: B.M., 1984, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.M., 1999, D.M.A., 2003 University of Texas at Austin
JOEL ROBERTS, Assistant Professor; Music Librarian
RANDAL RUSHING (1990), Professor: B.A., 1979, Arkansas Tech. University; M.M.E., 1982, University of North Texas; D.M.A., 2002, University of North Texas
LEONARD A. SCHRANZE (1994), Professor: B.M., 1981, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester; M.M., 1983, New England Conservatory
ELISABETH SHAFER, Visiting Assistant Professor of Trombone: B.M., Bachelor of Music, 2013, Temple University, M.M., Master of Music, 2015, Yale University, D.M., Doctor of Music, 2018, Boston University
WILLIAM SHALTIS (2016), Assistant Professor: B.M., 2004, Michigan State University; M.M., 2006, Boston Conservatory; D.M.A., 2015, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music
TIMOTHY SHIU (2003), Associate Professor: Graduate Performance Diploma, 1994, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Professional Studies Diploma, (1992), Cleveland Institute of Music, M.M., 1991, Cleveland Institute of Music
SAM SHOUP (2011), Assistant Professor: B.M., 1979, Memphis State University; M.M. 2017, University of Memphis
MICHAEL SHULTS (2018) Assistant Professor; BM Jazz and Studio Music, University of Missouri, Kansas City 2010; BM Saxophone Performance, UMKC 2010; MM Jazz Studies, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music 2012; DMA Saxophone Performance, UMKC 2015
BENJAMIN SMITH (2015), Associate Professor: B.M., 1999, University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, M.M., 2003, University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music, M.F.A, 2007, University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music
DAVID SPENCER (1993), Associate Professor: B.M.E., 1986, M.M., 1992, University of North Texas
JONATHAN TSAY, Assistant Professor of Piano: B.M., Bachelor of Music, 2004, Southern Methodist University, M.M., Master of Music, 2006, l’Université de Montréal, D.M., Doctor of Music, 2009, l’Université de Montréal
JEREMY TUBBS, Instructor, Director of Music and Entertainment, Lambuth Campus: B.M., Bachelor of Music, 1997, Lambuth University, M.M., Master of Music, 2001, University of Memphis, Ph.D., Doctor of Philosophy, 2008, University of Memphis
MICHELLE VIGNEAU (2004), Associate Professor: B.M., 1985, Oberlin Conservatory of Music; M.M., 1988, New England Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., 2003, University of Texas at Austin
PAULINA VILLARREAL (2019), Assistant Professor: B.M., 2013, Appalachian State University, M.M., 2015, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, D.M.A., 2018, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
MARY WILSON (2013), Associate Professor: B.M., 1992, St. Olaf College, M.M., 2000, Washington University, M.M., 1993, New England Conservatory of Music
DARYN ZUBKE (2017), Assistant Professor: B.M., 2010, The Juilliard School; M.M., 2012, Manhattan School of Music; D.M.A., 2017, University of Kansas
Professional Staff
TODD BAUER (2022), Media and Technology Coordinator: B.F.A., Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Michigan
SUSAN BINGHAM (2021), Administrative Associate, Band: B.S.E., University of Memphis
DAVID BRANCH (2022), Events and Operations Manager
KARA BLACKWOOD KEEN (2016), Graduate Studies Program Manager: B.S., 1997, Northwestern University
DANIEL HONNOLD, Manager Piano Tech Services
MARISSA MANTHONGKHAM (2022), Undergraduate Studies Program Manager
GEORGE PALTON (2021), Recruitment and Enrollment Coordinator: B.M., Bachelor in Music Education, Bowling Green State University, B.M.E, Bachelor in Music Education, Bowling Green State University, M.M., Master in Tuba Performance, University of Kentucky, D.M.A., Doctor in Tuba Performance, University of Kentucky
KALEB RITCHIE (2022), Scheduling Coordinator, B.M., 2018, University of Memphis, M.M., 2020, University of Memphis
KRISTEN RUSSELL (2021), Marketing and Communications Officer: B.A., Bachelor in Communication, University of Alabama
THERESA WINKELMANN (2015), Business Officer: B.S., Bachelor of Education, University of Memphis, Masters of Public Administration, University of Memphis
Theatre and Dance
JACOB G. ALLEN, M.Mus., Chair
JACOB G. ALLEN (2010), Professor: B.Mus., 2004, B.A. 2004, Lawrence University; M.Mus., 2009, Eastman School of Music
SARAH A. BROWN (2008), Associate Professor: B.A., 1987, Brown University; M.F.A., 1994, Yale School of Drama
HOLLY L. DERR (2018), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1995, The University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.F.A., 2002, Columbia University
JEN GILLETTE (2018), Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 2008, The Ohio State University;
M.F.A., 2016, University of North Carolina School of the Arts
ANITA JO LENHART (1987), Professor: B.F.A., 1981, Eastern Kentucky University; M.F.A., 1985, Florida State University
MICHAEL MEDCALF (2018), Associate Professor: M.F.A., 2013, The University of Iowa
JILL NEE (2014), Associate Professor: B.A., B.S., 2008, Meredith College; M.F.A, 2014 The Ohio State University
MICHAEL S. O’NELE (1998), Associate Professor: B.A., 1995, Coe College; M.F.A., 1998, University of Missouri-Kansas City
ANTHONY PELLECCHIA (2015), Associate Professor: B.A., 2001, Kenyon College;
M.F.A., 2009, The Ohio State University
BRIAN RUGGABER (2013), Associate Professor: B.F.A., 1992, Virginia Commonwealth University; M.F.A., 1998, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
TRACY THOMAS (2020), Assistant Professor: B.Mus., 1990, Indiana University School of Music; M.Mus., 1993, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
CHRISTIAN TRIPP (2022), Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 2018, Emory & Henry College; M.F.A., 2021, University of Alabama
JOHN J. YORKE (2002), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 1994, Juniata College; M.F.A., 1997, University of Memphis
Professional Staff
ALICE RAINEY BERRY (1999), Director of Publicity and Promotion: B.F.A., 1994, M.F.A., 2012, University of Memphis
KATHLEEN KOVARIK (2021), Costume Shop Manager: B.A., 2009, Mount Union University, M.F.A., 2012, Kent State University.
RICHARD MAYFIELD (2002), Assistant Technical Director: B.S. 1985, Northern Michigan University; M.F.A., 1996, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
AMY SALERNO (2021), Production Manager: B.F.A., 2002, The University of Memphis.
College of Education Faculty and Staff
KANDI HILL CLARKE, Ed.D, Dean
ALFRED HALL, Ph.D., Assistant Dean
Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Research
STEVEN L. WEST, Ph.D., Chair (2016), Professor: B.A., 1992, M.S., 1994, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Ph.D., 2000, Texas Tech University
MICHELLE BRASFIELD (2015), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1995, Rhodes College; M.S., 2000, Ed.D., 2015, The University of Memphis
PAMELA COGDAL (1988), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S., 1981, M.S., 1983, Ph.D., 1989, Southern Illinois University
ALISON HAPPEL-PARKINS (2012), Associate Professor: B.A., 2003, Luther College; M.A., 2006, California Institute of Integral Studies; PhD, 2011, Georgia State University
LEIGH HARRELL-WILLIAMS (2014), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1997, Virginia Wesleyan College; M.S., 2004, The University of Georgia; Ph.D., 2009, Virginia Tech.
LEIGH FALLS HOLMAN (2015), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1991, Memphis State University; M.A., 1997, Georgia School of Professional Counseling; Ed.S., 2003, The University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2009, Sam Houston State University
YEH HSUEH (2000), Associate Professor: B.A., 1982, Beijing Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Ed.M., 1989, Ed.D., 1997, Harvard University
DANIEL LUSTIG (2003), Associate Professor: B.A., 1975, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S.W., 1979, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor; M.A., 1984, Ph.D., 1995, University of Wisconsin-Madison
CHRISTIAN MUELLER, Ph.D. (2006), Professor: B.S.C., 1991, Ohio University, M.A., 1999, University of Colorado Denver, Ph.D., 2006 University of Kentucky
PATRICIA D. MURPHY (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2003, University of Central Arkansas, M.S., 2008, University of Memphis, Ph.D., 2017, Auburn University
SUSAN NAOMI NORDSTROM (2013), Assistant Professor: B.A., 1999, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.Ed.,2004, The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Ph.D., 2011, The University of Georgia
ERNEST A. RAKOW (1975), Professor, Associate Dean: B.S., 1964, Concordia Teachers College; M.A., 1967, Ph.D., 1974, University of Chicago
ERAINA SCHAUSS (2014) Assistant Professor: B.A., 2002, Boston College; M.S., 2003, The London School of Economics and Political Science; M. Phil., 2004, Cambridge University; Ph.D., 2011, George Washington University
CHRISANN SCHIRO-GEIST, (2004) Professor: B.A., 1967, MEd., 1970, Loyola University; Ph.D., 1974, Northwestern University
KAREN WEDDLE-WEST (1989), Associate Professor, Vice Provost for Graduate Studies: B.S., 1976, M.S., 1977, Ph.D., 1982, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
DEINISE L. WINSOR (2008), Associate Professor: B.A., 1985, Duquesne University; M.S., 1992, Edinboro University; Ph.D., 2008, University of Nevada
YONGHONG JADE XU (2004), Professor: B.S., 1993, Xi’An Jiaotong University; M.S., 1999, The University of Arizona; Ph.D., 2003, The University of Arizona
CHIA-CHEN YANG (2014), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2006, National Taiwan University; M.S., 2010, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 2014, University of Wisconsin-Madison
STEPHEN ZANSKAS (2007), Associate Professor: B.A., 1977, UW-Milwaukee; M.S., 1979, UW-Milwaukee; Ph.D., 2007, Michigan State University
Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
SANDRA COOLEY NICHOLS (2020), Professor: B.S., 1992, University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., 1994, University of Memphis; PhD., 1998, University of Southern Mississippi
CELIA K. ROUSSEAU ANDERSON (2002), Associate Professor: B.S., 1991, University of Memphis: Ed.M., 1992, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
KEISHANA L. BARNES (2019), Clinical Instructor: Bachelor of Science; 2002, Vanderbilt University; Ed. M., 2003, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ph.D., expected 2021, University of Memphis
JENNIFER BUBRIG (2010), Clinical Assistant Professor, Site Coordinator: Bachelor of Arts in Education; 1997, University of Mississippi; Master of Education; 1998, University of Mississippi
JEFFREY BYFORD (2007), Associate Professor: B.S., 1994, M.Ed., 1995, Ph.D., 2002, University of Oklahoma
LOGAN CALDWELL (2017), Clinical Instructor: B.A., 2003 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, M.S., 2011, University of Memphis
LAURA CASEY (2007), Assistant Professor: B.S., 1998, M.A., 2000, University of Alabama; M.S., 2003, Ph.D., 2006, Mississippi State University
TAMMY M. COMBS (2019), Instructor: University of Colorado at Denver: BA, 1998; Metropolitan State College: Teacher Certificate 2003; University of Phoenix: MAEd, 2004; University of Missouri at Kansas City: Ed.D., 2018
SANDRA COOLEY NICHOLS (2020), Professor: B.S., 1992, University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., 1994, University of Memphis; PhD., 1998, University of Southern Mississippi
BEVERLY CROSS (2006), Associate Professor, Lillian and Morris Chair of Excellence: B.S., 1979, Alabama A&M University; M.A., 1980, Ph.D., 1992, Ohio State University
LUANN LEY DAVIS (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S., 1991, Colorado State Univesity, M.A., 2005, University of Northern Colorado, Ph.D., 2016 University of North Carolina Charlotte
WILLIAM HUNTER (2011), Associate Professor of Special Education: Bachelor of Arts in History, 1998, University of Cincinnati; 2006, Master of Arts in Education, Northern Kentucky University; 2011, Ed.D., Special Education, 2011
TORRE CARTER KELLEY (2009), Instructor: B.S., 1989 Lambuth College; MSEd., 1996 Bethel College; Ed.D, 2010 Trevecca Nazarene University
LAURIE MACGILLIVRAY (2006), Associate Professor: B.A., 1986, Rice University; M.A., 1987, Austin College; Ed.D., 1992, University of Houston
JAMES MEINDL (2011), Associate Professor: B.S. Psychology, 2003, Lewis and Clark College; M.A., Applied Behavior Analysis, 2006, Penn State Harrisburg; Ph.D., Applied Behavior Analysis/Special Education, 2011, The Ohio State University
CLIF MIMS (2005), Associate Professor: B.A., 1993, M.Ed., 1994, Harding University; Ph.D., 2004, University of Georgia
DEANNA NOELLE OWENS- MOSBY (2011) B.L.S. University of Iowa Graduated in 2001, MAT University of Phoenix in 2004, Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration from Capella University in 2010
J HELEN PERKINS (2005), Professor: B.S., 1977, M.Ed., 1983, Southeastern Oklahoma State University; 1999. Oklahoma State University
ANGILINE POWELL (2004), Associate Professor: BS., 1992, University of South Alabama; M.Ed., 1995, Univesity of South Alabama; Ph.D., 1999, University of Alabama
AMANDA J. ROCKINSON- SZAPKIW (2016), Associate, B.S., 1999, Huntington University; M.A., 2004, Regent University; 2009, Ed.D, Regent University; 2018, Ph.D, Liberty University
CRAIG SHEPHERD (2018), Associate Professor: B.S., 2002, Brigham Young University, 2008, The University of Georgia
ANDREW TAWFIK (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2004, Bradley University; M.S., 2008, Indiana University; Ph.D., 2012, University of Missouri
BRIAN WRIGHT (2013) Assistant Professor: B.S., 1995, Norfolk State University; M.A., 1996, New York University; 2007, Ph.D., Tufts University
Leadership
R. ERIC PLATT, Ph.D Chair
R. ERIC PLATT, Associate Professor: A.A.; Jones College (2002), B.S.; University of Southern Mississippi (2004), M.Ed.; University of Southern Mississippi (2006); Ph.D., Louisiana State University (2011)
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders Faculty and Staff
Dean and Director
Jarmulowicz, Linda D., Ph.D.; Professor, Dean
CSD Faculty
Audiology
Banks, Casandra, Au.D.; Clinical Assistant Professor
Coffelt, Jordan Alyse, Au.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Hollis, Matt, Au.D., Clinical Assistant Professor
Johnson, Jani A., Au.D., Ph.D.; Assistant Professor
Mendel, Lisa Lucks, Ph.D.; Professor, Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Studies
Moncrieff, Deborah, Ph.D; Assistant Professor
Smith, Eileen, Au.D.; Clinical Assistant Professor
Taylor, Jennifer P., Au.D.; Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education in Audiology
Warren, Sarah, Au.D, Ph.D.; Assistant Professor
Speech-Language Pathology
Buder, Eugene H., Ph.D.; Associate Professor
Eichorn, Naomi, Ph.D; Assistant Professor
Feenaughty, Lynda, Ph.D; Assistant Professor
Haddix, Vicki, M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor
Jarmulowicz, Linda D., Ph.D.; Associate Professor, Interim Dean
Marshall, Julie, M.A.; Clinical Associate Professor
Mendez, Katherine Graham M.A., Clinical Assistant Professor, Co-Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology
Merrill, JoClaire, M.A., Clinical Assistant Professor
Oller, D. Kimbrough, Ph.D.; Professor and Plough Chair of Excellence
Sandidge, John L., M.A.; Clinical Associate Professor
Springs, Justine M.A., Clinical Assistant Professor, Co-Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology
Van Mersbergen, Miriam, Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Wark, Marilyn Dunham, M.A.; Clinical Professor, Director of Clinical Services, Speech-Language Pathology
American Sign Language Instructors
Program Coordinator – American Sign Language and Deaf Studies BA Major
Harper, Trentavius, M.A.
Instructors
Chu, Bethany
Colvin, Kris M.S., Assistant Professor of Teaching
Norman, Nicholas
White, Alene M.Ed., Assistant Professor of Teaching
Emeritus
Cox, Robyn M., Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus
Gould, Herbert Jay, Ph.D.; Associate Professor Emeritus
Kahane, Joel C., Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus
Manning, Walter H., Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus
Mendel, Maurice I., Ph.D.; Professor Emeritus
Studebaker, Gerald A., Ph.D.; Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Wark, David J., Ph.D.; Associate Professor Emeritus
Part-Time Clinical Supervisors
Ballinger, Tawni; M.A., CCC-SLP
Hansen, Casey; M.A., CCC-SLP
Heehs, Cille, M.A.; CCC-SLP
Nabors, Amy P., M.A., CCC-SLP
Owens, Kelli; M.A., CCC-SLP
Royal-Evans, Caroline, M.S.; CCC-SLP, BC-ANCDS
Taran, Valentina, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Winters, Darlene, M.A., CCC-SLP
CSD Staff
Administrative Support
Breland, Frances; Administrative Associate II, 901.678.5877
Edwards, Joseph; Business Officer II, 901.678.2460
Business Office Support
Feliza Vasquez, Coordinator of Clinical Services
Research Support
Bene, Edina, Project Coordinator II, 901.678.2573
Brainerd, Ed; Manager, Computer Systems Support - CRISCI, 901.678.5860
Loeding, Erin, Assistant Coordinator, 901.678.2573
Pousson, Monique; Research Associate I, 901.678.5832
Rangisetty, Neeraja, Research Associate II, 901.678.2573
Taylor, Pamela; Financial Services Associate, 901.678.5829
ITS Support
Saadat, Hassan; Local Technical Support Provider II, 901.678.5862
Yanik, Devan; Audio Visual Multimedia Specialist I, 901.678.3157
College of Health Sciences Faculty and Staff
RICHARD BLOOMER, Ph.D., Dean
LAWRENCE WEISS, Ed.D., Director of Academic Programs
Professional Staff
MICHEAL CLINTON JR., M.S., Coordinator of Recruitment
HILARY DELUCO, M.S., Business Officer IIl
ANGELA JOHNSON, M.S., Academic Services Coordinator ll
DAVID KEAN, Ph.D., Internship Coordinator
CAROL MAHALTIC, B.B.A., Academic Services Coordinator I
BRIANNE MILLER, B.S., Administrative Associate II
TRACY SHIPP, B.A., Assistant Director of Marketing & Communications
MARY TATE-EVANS, B.A., Senior Administrative Secretary
KATHY WALKER, M.S., Assistant Director of Student Services
Dietetics/Nutrition
TRACY BRUEN (2019), Clinical Assistant Professor and Director MS Clinical Nutrition/DI: B.S., 1993, Middle Tennessee State University; M.S., 1996, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2019, Rutgers. The State University of New Jersey
ALLYSON DAVIS (2022), Research Associate, B.S., 2001, University of Memphis SARA FOLEY (2016), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S., 2004, Mississippi State University; M.S., 2006, Mississippi State University
KEITH MARTIN (2017), Research Assistant Professor: B.A., 1987, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M. Tox., 2001, North Carolina State University; Ph.D., 1997, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
BRANDT PENCE (2016), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2007, Purdue University; Ph.D., 2012, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
JACQUELYN PENCE (2019) Research Assistant Professor: B.S., 2008, Purdue University; M.S., 2012, University of Illinois; Ph.D., 2016, University of Illinois
CHIDA RAMANATHAN (2019) Research Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 1995, Madurai Kamaraj University; M.Sc., 1997, Madurai Kamaraj University; Ph.D., 2002, Madurai Kamaraj University
ROBIN ROACH (1984), Associate Professor: B.S., 1976, Memphis State University; R.D. Dietetic Internship, 1977, University of Arkansas Medical Center; M.P.H., 1980, Tulane University School of Public Health; Ed.D., 1989, Vanderbilt University
MARY CATHERINE SCHALLERT (2013), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S., 2005, Harding University; M.S., 2006, The University of Memphis 1020
TERRA SMITH (1997), Associate Professor: B.S., 1985, Cornell University; M.S., 1997, Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., 1997, Oklahoma State University
MARIE VAN DER MERWE (2014), Associate Professor: B.Sc.Hons, 1998, University of Potchefstroom; Ph.D., 2007, University of Tennessee, Memphis
ANGELA WALLICK (2018), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2006, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2008, Kent State University
YUFENG ZHANG (2018), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2009, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; Ph.D., 2015, University of South Dakota
Exercise, Sport and Movement Sciences
LUCAS BAUMGARTNER (2018), Instructor: B.S., 2007, Saginaw Valley State University; M.S., 2011, University of Tennessee
RICHARD BLOOMER (2004), Professor, Dean: B.S., 1996, Buffalo State College; M.S., 1998, Ithaca College; Ph.D., 2003, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
ALEX CARNALL (2019), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2012, University of Texas-Pan America; M.S., 2019, University of Memphis
DAVID KEAN (2018), Instructor, Internship Coordinator: B.Ed., 1989, University of Toledo; M.Ed., 1996, University of Toledo; Ph.D., 2012, Kent State University
MAXIME PAQUETTE (2012), Associate Professor: B.Sc. Hons, 2007, University of Guelph; M.Sc., 2009, University of Guelph; Ph.D., 2012, University of Tennessee
DOUGLAS POWELL (2016), Associate Professor: B.S., East Carolina University; M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee Knoxville
MELISSA PUPPA (2016), Associate Professor: B.S., 2008, Roanoke College; Ph.D., 2014, University of South Carolina
LAWRENCE WEISS (1986), Professor, Director of Academic Programs: B.S., 1974, Old Dominion University; M.Ed., 1975, The University of Georgia; 1979, Ed.D., The University of Georgia
Health Sciences and Health Promotion
TORLISIA DAVIS (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2018, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2019, The University of Memphis; LPN, 2020, Tennessee College of Applied Technology – McMinnville
KATELYN DILLON (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2010, James Madison University; M.S., 2012, Auburn University
MARTAVIUS HAMPTON (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S. University of Memphis; MPH, 2017, University of Memphis
TARA HUNTER (2018), Instructor: B.S. Ed, 2013, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2014, The University of Memphis; B.S.N., 2016, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
CHERI KILMURRAY (2018), Instructor: B.S., 1999, Rutgers University; M.P.H., 2000, Boston University
ANNA LANGSTON (2018), Instructor: B.A., 2004, Mississippi State University; M.S., 2010, The University of Memphis 1021
BARBARA MCCLANAHAN (1986), Associate Professor: B.S., 1981, The University of Memphis; M.S., 1983, The University of Memphis; Ed.D., 1990, The University of Memphis; Ph.D., 1997, University of Mississippi
JAMES MATTHEW MCDANIEL (2019), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S. Ed, 2002, University of Memphis; MS, 2005, University of Memphis; MPH, 2010, East Tennessee State University; MPA, 2014, Arkansas State University
ANNA MOORE (2015), Instructor: B.S.Ed., 2008, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2011, The University of Memphis
ONYEJEBOSE OKWUMABUA (1986), Professor: B.S., 1976, Memphis State University; M.S., 1980, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1985, The University of New Mexico
MICHELLE STOCKTON (1999), Associate Professor: B.S., 1992, Louisiana State University; M.S., 1995, Mississippi State University; Ph.D., 2005, The University of Memphis
MANDY TAYLOR (2019), Instructor: B.S.Ed., 2011, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2013, The University of Memphis
Healthcare Leadership
SHIRLEY BROWN (2013), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 1996, Union University; M.S.N., 2003, Union University; Ed.D., 2013, Union University
SHEMEKA HAMLIN-PALMER (2018), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S., 2002, Jackson State University; M.P.H., 2004, Jackson State University; Ph.D., 2012, University of Mississippi Medical Center
GREGORY HUGHES (2019) Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 1982, University of Memphis; M.S., 1985, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2007, South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary
WILLIAM P. TRAVIS (2013), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S., 1966, Spring Hill College; M.S., 1969, University of Alabama; Ph.D., 1976, University of Alabama
Physical Education Teacher Education
REBECCA BOCZ (2017), Instructor: B.S., 2008, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2013, The University of Memphis
NIKI BRAY (2015), Instructor: B.S., 1997, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2008, The University of Memphis; Ed.D., The University of Memphis, 2017
JAMIE BRUNSDON (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., Manchester Metropolitan University (UK); Post Graduate Certificate of Education, University of Southampton (UK); Ph.D., 2021, University of Alabama
DIANE COLEMAN (1981), Instructor: B.S., 1979, Memphis State University; M.Ed., 1981, Memphis State University
CAROL IRWIN (2007), Associate Professor: B.A., 1979, University of Northern Colorado; M.A., 1991, Kent State University; Ph.D., 2003, Kent State University
TODD LAYNE (2012), Associate Professor: B.S., 1999, Tennessee Technological University; M.A., 2001, Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., 2012, Auburn University
DEBRA WYATT (2014), Instructor, Coordinator: B.L.S., 2010, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2012, The University of Memphis
School of Public Health
JAMES G. GURNEY, Ph.D, Dean
Herff College of Engineering Faculty and Staff
OKENWA OKOLI, Ph.D., Dean (Effective January 1, 2023)
RUSSELL DEATON, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Administration
STEPHANIE IVEY, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Research
ROGER MEIER, Ph.D., Director, Graduate Studies
BETSY LOE, M.A., Undergraduate Advisor
Biomedical Engineering
JOEL D. BUMGARDNER , Ph.D., Chair
GARY L. BOWLIN (2013), H. Herff Chair of Excellence and Professor: B.E., 1988, Youngstown State University; M.S., 1990, University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., 1996, University of Akron
JOEL D. BUMGARDNER (2004), Professor: B.S., 1979, Florida State University; B.S.Mat. Sci., 1984, M.S.B.M.E., 1989, Ph.D., 1994, University of Alabama at Birmingham
AMY de JONGH-CURRY (2000), Associate Professor: B.S.E.E., 1992, M.S., 1993, Ph.D., 1997, University of Memphis
DENNIS DiANGLEO* (1995), Associate Professor: B.S., 1983, University of Waterloo; M.S., 1986, Ph.D., 1993, University of McMaster
EUGENE C. ECKSTEIN (2000), Emeritus Professor, Chair: S.B.M.E., 1970, S.M.M.E., 1970, Ph.D., 1975, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
WARREN O. HAGGARD (2004), Emeritus Professor: B.S., 1978, Auburn University; M.S.E., 1981, Ph.D., 1994, University of Alabama at Birmingham
CARL HERICKHOFF (2021) Assistant Professor: B.S.E.E., 2005, University of Notre Dame, 2009, M.S.B.M.E., 2011, Ph.D. Duke University
JESSICA AMBER JENNINGS (2007) Professor: B.S., 1999, University of Alabama; M.S., 2003, Ph.D., 2007, University of Alabama at Birmingham
ERNO LINDNER (1999), Professor: M.S., 1971, Ph.D., 1985, Technical University of Budapest; D.Sc., 1985, Hungarian Academy of Science
WILLIAM M. MIHALKO* (2012), J.R. Hyde Professor: M.D., Virginia Medical School; Ph.D., Medical College of Virginia
KAUSHIK PARTHASARATHI* (2015), Associate Professor: B.S.Engr., 1989 Barathiar University, India, M.S. B.M.E., 1993, Virginia Commonwealth University, Ph.D., 1999, The Pennsylvania State University, M.B.A. 2017, The University of Memphis
BRADFORD D. PENDLEY (2012), Affiliate Professor: Ph.D., 1992, Cornell University; M.D., 2007, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
RICHARD SMITH* (1998), Associate Professor: BS, 1979, MS, 1983, PhD, 1997, The University of Memphis
AARYANI TIPIRNENI-SAJJA (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S.B.M.E. 2007 Osmania University of College of Engineering, India, M.S. B.M.E. 2010, Ph.D. 2017 The University of Memphis
JOHN LEICESTER WILLIAMS (2008), Professor: B.S., 1975, University of Hawaii; M.S., 1979, Ph.D., 1981, Northwestern University
*University of Tennessee faculty in the joint U of M-UT Biomedical Engineering graduate program
Civil Engineering
SHAHRAM PEZESHK, Ph.D., Chair
ADEL ABDELNABY (2012), Associate Professor: B.S., 2005, Cairo University; Ph.D., 2012, University of Illinois
DAVID ARELLANO (2005), Associate Professor: B.S.C.E., 1986; M.S.C.E., 1998; Ph.D., 2005, University of Illinois
CHARLES V. CAMP (1989), Professor: B S.C.E., 1981, M.S., 1986, Auburn University; Ph.D., 1987, Oklahoma State University
MIHALIS GOLIAS (2009), Professor: B.S.C.E, 2001, Aristotle University; M.S.C.E., 2004, Ph.D., 2007, Rutgers University
STEPHANIE S. IVEY (2005), Professor, Associate Dean, Research : B.S.C.E., 1996; M.S.C.E., 1998; Ph.D., 2003, University of Memphis
FARHAD JAZAEI (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S.C.E., 2006, K.N. Toosi University of Technology; M.S., 2008, Sharif University of Technology; Ph.D., 2017, Auburn University
MARTIN E. LIPINSKI (1975), Emeritus Professor: B.S.C.E., 1964, University of Illinois; Certificate in Traffic Engr., 1965, Yale; M.S.C.E., 1966, Ph.D., 1972, University of Illinois
CLAUDIO I. MEIER (2015), Associate Professor: B.S.C.E., 1988, Professional Diploma Civil Engrg., 1990, University of Concepción, Chile; M.S.C.E., 1995, Colorado State University; Ph.D., 2008, The University of Montana
ROGER W. MEIER (1995) Associate Professor, Coordinator of Graduate Studies: B.S.C.E., 1979, Virginia Tech; M.S.C.E., University of Colorado; Ph.D., 1995, Georgia Institute of Technology
SABYASACHEE MISHRA (2013), Associate Professor: B.S.C.E., 2002, Utkal University; M.S.C.E., 2005, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay; Ph.D., 2009, Wayne State University
LARRY W. MOORE (1983), Emeritus Professor: B.S.C.E., 1973, University of South Alabama; M.S.C.E., 1974, Ph.D., 1983, Mississippi State University
PAUL J. PALAZOLO (2002), Associate Professor: B.S.C.E., 1974, M.S.C.E., 1976, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1998, The Georgia Institute of Technology
SHAHRAM PEZESHK, Ph.D., Chair, B.S. 1982, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, M.S., 1983, University of California, Berkeley, Ph.D., 1983, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
BRIAN A. WALDRON (1999), Associate Professor: B.S.C.E., 1992, Memphis State University; M.S.C.E., 1994, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 1999, Colorado State University
Electrical and Computer Engineering
CHRYSANTHE PREZA, D.Sc., Chair
MOHD. HASAN ALI (2011), Associate Professor, Undergraduate Coordinator: B.S., 1995, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology; M.S., 2001, Ph.D., 2004, Kitami Institute of Technology
MADHUSUDHANAN BALASUBRAMANIAN (2013), Associate Professor: B.E., 1998, PSG College of Technology, India; M.S., 2003, Ph.D., 2006, Louisiana State University
BONNY BANERJEE (2011), Associate Professor: B.E., 2000, Jadavpur University, India; M.S., 2002, Ph,D., 2007, Ohio State University
RUSSELL DEATON (2012), Professor, Associate Dean: B.A., 1981, University of North Carolina; B.S.E.E., 1984, University of Memphis; M.S.E.E., 1988, Duke University; Ph.D., 1992, Duke University
STEVEN T. GRIFFIN (1982), Associate Professor: B.S.E.E., 1975, Memphis State University; M.S., 1977, Ph.D., 1979, University of Illinois
XIANGEN HU (1993) Professor, Joint with Department of Psychology: B.S., 1982, M.S., 1985, Huazhong University; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1993, University of California, Irvine
EDDIE JACOBS (2006), Professor: B.Sc., 1986, M.S.E.E., 1988, University of Arkansas; Ph.D., 2001, George Washington University
ANA DOBLAS (2016) Assistant Professor: B.S., 2010; M.S. 2011, Ph.D., 2015, University of Valencia, Spain
PETER LAU (2003), Associate Professor:B.A.Sc., 1993, M.A.Sc., 1986, Ph.D., 1990, University of Toronto
CHRYSANTHE PREZA (2006), Professor, Chair: B.S.E.E., 1987, B.S.C.S., 1987, M.S.E.E., 1990, M.S.C.S., 1991, D.Sc., 1998, Washington University in St. Louis
AARON L. ROBINSON (2002), Associate Professor, Graduate Coordinator: B.S.E.E., 1994, M.S.E.E., 1997, Ph.D., 2001, Florida State University
MOHAMMED YEASIN (2005), Professor: B.Sc., 1989, Bangladesh Institute of Technology; M.Sc., 1994 Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; Ph.D., 1998, Indian Institute of Technology
MOHAMMADREZA DAVOODI (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2006, University of Isfahan; M.S., 2008, Ph.D., 2012, Tarbiat Modares University
HIEP HOANG NGUYEN (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2009, Tomsk Polytechnic University; M.S., 2011, Tomsk Polytechnic University; Ph.D., 2022, University of Connecticut.
Engineering Technology
SCOTT SOUTHALL, M.S.E.T., Chair
THOMAS BANNING (2005), Associate Professor: B.S.I.T., 1982, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; M.S., 1985 Memphis State University
KEVIN BERISSO (2013), Assistant Professor: B.S., 1994, Ohio University ; M.S., 1996, Indiana State University Ph.D., 2003, Indiana State University.
AHMED, MOHAMMAD FARUK (2021), Assistant Professor: S.Sc., 2003, Jahangirnagar University Bangladesh, M.S., M.S.Cp.E., 2008, Ph.D., Computer Engineering, 2019 The University of Memphis.
ROBERT HEWITT (2003), Associate Professor: B.S.E.T., 1996, M.S.E.T., 2003, University of Memphis; M.Div., 2003, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
DANIEL E. KOHN (2008), Associate Professor: B.S.E.T., 2000, M.S.E.T., 2001, University of Southern Mississippi
HALE, MATTHEW (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S.E.T, 2019, M.S.E.T., 2022, The University of Memphis.
BALASUBRAMANIAN, RAJESH (2020), Assistant Professor: B.S.E.T., Birla Institute of Technology & Science, 2002, M.S.E.T., 2006, The University of Memphis, M.S.E.M., 2011, Christian Brothers University.
SCOTT C. SOUTHALL (1994), Associate Professor, Chair: B.S.E.T., 1987, M.S., 1991, Memphis State University
Mechanical Engineering
ALI FATEMI, Ph.D., Chair
EBRAHIM ASADI (2015), Associate Professor: B.Sc., 2006, University of Kerman; M.Sc., 2008, Amirkabir University of Technology; Ph.D., 2011, Mississippi State University
ALI FATEMI (2017), Ring Companies Professor and Chair: B.S., 1979, University of Iowa; M.S., 1980, University of Iowa; PhD.,1985, University of Iowa
DANIEL V. FOTI (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2009, Case Western Reserve University; M.S., 2012, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 2016, University of Minnesota
YUAN GAO (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2017, Chongqing University; M.S., 2018, Chongqing University; Ph.D., 2022, University of Illinois at Chicago
RANGANATHAN GOPALAKRISHNAN (2016), Associate Professor: B. Tech. M.E., 2008, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India; Ph.D., 2013, University of Minnesota
YUE GUAN (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2012, Tsinghua University; M.S., 2015, Tsinghua University; Ph.D., 2019, Duke University
AMIR HADADZADEH (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2005, Sharif University of Technology; M.S., 2007, Sharif University of Technology; Ph.D., 2013, University of Waterloo
ALEXANDER HEADLEY (2020), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2008, University of Kentucky; M.S., 2013, University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., 2016, University of Texas at Austin
JOHN I. HOCHSTEIN (1991), Emeritus Professor: B.S., 1973, Stevens Institute of Technology; M.S.M.E., 1979, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 1984, University of Akron
WILLIAM S. JANNA (1987), Emeritus Professor: B.S.M.E., 1971, M.S.M.E., 1973, Ph.D., 1976, University of Toledo
YONG HOON LEE (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2008, Ajou University; M.S., 2010, Ajou University; Ph.D., 2020, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
GLADIUS LEWIS (1987), Professor: B.Sc., 1972, University of London, England; M.Sc., 1974, Council for National Academic Awards, England; Ph.D., 1976, University of Nottingham, England
HSIANG H. LIN (1985), Emeritus Professor: B.S.M.E., 1974, National Chung-Hsing University; M.S.M.E., 1980, Ph.D., 1985, University of Cincinnati
JEFFREY G. MARCHETTA (2002), Professor: B.S.M.E., 1997, M.S.M.E., 1999, Ph.D., 2002, University of Memphis
KAZI MAHMUD MIRZA (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S. 2005, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; MBA, 2008, University of Dhaka; Ph.D., 2016, Auburn University
REZA MOLAEI (2021), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2008, Sharif University of Technology; M.S., 2012, Sharif University of Technology; Ph.D., 2019, University of Memphis
Loewenberg College of Nursing Faculty and Staff
LINDA G. HADDAD, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Dean & Professor
LARRY Z. SLATER, PhD, RN-BC, CNE, FAAN, Associate Dean for Academic Programs LEANNE L. LEFLER, PhD, ACNS-BC, APRN,
FAHA, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research/Chair of Excellence in Nursing
JEREMY N. WHITTAKER, Ph.D., MBA Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusion BRAD HARRELL, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, Assistant Dean of Nursing- Lambuth
M. DANIELLE GUNTER, PhD, RN, CPN, Director for Clinical Education
Nursing Staff:
Joe Brandenburg, Director of Development
Ashley Brisco, Administrative Associate II, Assistant to the Dean
Jeri Burton, Administrative Assistant I
Lindsay Crews, Business Officer II
Kathy Dean, Administrative Assistant I
Alex DeJarnett, Academic Advisor II, BSN Program
Brenda Fortney, Clinical Placement Coordinator, BSN Program
Riley Gordon, Clinical Placement Coordinator, MSN Program
Angelica Jacques, Academic Success Advisor
Kendra Johnson, Administrative Associate II
Jennifer Jones, Nursing Laboratory Manager (Memphis Campus)
Mary Judson, Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications
Cynthia Lindsey, Administrative Assistant I, (Lambuth Campus)
Norma Neal, RN to BSN Program Coordinator
Brian Reeves, Nursing Laboratory Manager (Lambuth Campus)
Leila Schroeder, Academic Services Coordinator II, Graduate Program
Nursing Faculty:
REBECCA ADKINS (2010), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.Ed., 1987, Memphis State University; A.D.N., 1994, Shelby State Community College; B.S.N., 1996, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 1997, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
ERIN ALEXANDER (2021), Clinical Assistant Professor: RN, 2002, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing (Lafayette, IN); BSN/ MSN-Ed, 2018, Western Governor’s University; EMSN, 2021, Loewenberg College of Nursing, University of Memphis; DNP, expected 2024, Vanderbilt University.
MICHELLE BALDWIN* (2015), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.B.A, 1997, Union University; B.S.N., 2005, Union University; D.N.P, 2015, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
LINDA BILLINGS (2019), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N, 2009, Union University; M.S.N, 2010, Union University; D.N.P, 2015, Union University; Post-Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), 2017, University of Massachusetts.
TAMIKA BOLDEN (2021), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S., 2000, University of Tennessee at Martin; B.S.N., 2004, Baptist College of Health Sciences; M.S.N., 2011, University of Memphis; D.N.P., 2018, University of South Alabama.
JACQUELINE BOWEN BUFORD (2013), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1992, Memphis State University; M.S.N., 2011, Walden University.
CULETA BYARS (2010), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2004, Millikin University; M.S.N., 2009, University of Phoenix; D.N.P., 2018, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
SAMANTHA CALHOUN (2017), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2013, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2017, The University of Memphis.
GLORIA CARR (2002), Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1992, Union University; M.S.N., 1997, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Ph.D., 2007, University of Texas, Arlington.
ASHANTI COLEMAN (2021), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2012, University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing; M.S.N-FNP, 2016, Walden University; DNP, 2020, Abilene Christian University.
TRACY COLLINS (2007), Clinical Professor: B.S.N., 1998, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2002, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; D.N.P., 2014, University of Alabama.
JILL DAPREMONT (2006), Professor: B.S.N., 1983, Dillard University; M.S.N., 1987, Louisiana State University; Ed.D., 2008, Argosy University.
ALEXANDER DAVIS (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor: Diploma, 2004, Capital Health Systems School of Nursing; A.S., 2004, Mercer County Community College; B.S.N., 2008, Thomas Edison State University; M.S.N., 2012 Benedictine University; Ph.D., 2020, Catholic University of America.
CHERIE DIDIER (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor, ADN 2001 Northwestern State University, MSN 2018, Union University.
TIFFANY ELLIOT* (2018), Clinical Assistant Professor. B.S.N., 2015, University of Memphis; M.S.N. Ed, 2020, University of Memphis; Certified Simulation Healthcare Educator (CHSE), 2021.
YOLANDA FLEMMONS (2018), Clinical Assistant Professor: BA, 2003, LeMoyne-Owen College; B.S.N., 2006, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2012, The University of Memphis.
KRISTIN GEATER (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2004, The University of Memphis Loewenberg School of Nursing; M.S.N., 2019, The University of Memphis Loewenberg College of Nursing; Wound, Ostomy, Continence Certificate, 2022, Emory University.
MARIE GILL (2014), Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1988, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; MS, 1995, The University of Memphis; M.S.N. 2006, The University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2012, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
DANIELLE GUNTER (2021), Associate Professor: BSN, 2002, University of Memphis; MSN, 2007, University of the Incarnate Word; Ph.D., 2014, University of Texas at Tyler.
LINDA HADDAD (2022), Professor, BSN 1985(Jordan University; MSN 1989 (University of Pennsylvania); Ph.D. 1993 (University of Maryland).
BRADLEY HARRELL* (2015), Assistant Dean: B.S.N, 2003, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2006, The University of Memphis; D.N.P, 2009, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
LACEE HARRIS* (2020), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2010, Bethel University; M.S.N., 2020, East Tennessee University.
DEUNDRA HEARNE (2021), Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2012, Mississippi University of Women; M.S.N., 2017, William Carey University; Ph.D., 2020, William Carey University.
JOY HOFFMAN (2005), Clinical Professor: B.A. in Nursing, 1996, St. Olaf College; M.S.N., 2001, University of Wisconsin - Madison; D.N.P., 2012, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
SHERI HOWARD (2011), Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2008, University of Phoenix; M.S.N., 2010, University of Phoenix; Ph.D., 2017, William Carey University.
MELANIE JACOBS (2013), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1982, Arkansas Tech University; M.S.N., The University of Memphis.
KERRI KITCHEN* (2018), Clinical Assistant Professor: BSN, 1996, Union University; MSN, 2013 University of Memphis, NPD-BC (2017) from the ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center), and CNE (2022) from the NLN (National League fir Nursing).
NATHAN KNAPPIER (2019), Clinical Associate Professor: BA, 2001, Harding University; B.S.N., 2006, Union University; M.Div., 2008, Harding School of Theology; M.S.N., 2011, Union University.
STACEY D. LABARRE-POWELL (2016), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 1990, Memphis State University; M.S.H.C.A., 1992, College of St. Francis; M.S.N., 1996, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; D.N.P., 2016, Union University.
SOHYE LEE (2017), Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2007, Ajou University, South Korea; Ph.D., 2017, University of Minnesota.
LEANNE L. LEFLER (2022), Professor & Associate Dean for Research & William A. and Ruth F. Loewenberg Endowed Chair of Excellence; BSN Arkansas Tech University (1982); MSN University of Central Arkansas (2001); PhD University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (2006); Post-Doc (2007-09) University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences & University of Pennsylvania.
KAYE LITANO (2012), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1992, Union University; M.S.N., 2011, Union University.
AMY LUCKEY* (2022), Clinical Associate Professor: BSN, 1998, Union University; MSN, 2014, University of Memphis; PhD, expected graduation date of August 2023, William Carey University.
ANNAPOORNA MARY (2012), Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1999, Madras Medical College; M.S.N., 2002, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute; Ph.D., 2007, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
CANDACE MCGOWEN (2016), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 2000, University of Colorado; M.S.N., 2009, The University of Memphis.
HELEN B. MITCHELL (2021), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 1987, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; M.S.N., 1994, University of Tennessee Health Science Center; DNP, 2015, Saint Louis University.
ELIZABETH MOORE (2014), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 2001, Hendrix College; B.S.N., 2004, University of Arkansas; M.S.N., 2011, Walden University.
RENEE MORRIS* (2013), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1989, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; M.S.N., 2012, The University of Memphis.
ANGELA S. OIGBOKIE (2014), Clinical Associate Professor: BSN, 2001, Union University-Germantown; MSN & MBAHCM., 2010, University of Phoenix, D.N.P, 2018.
PAULETTE PALMER (2006), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1982, Memphis State University; M.P.A., 1987, M.S.N., 2005, The University of Memphis.
SHKENDIE PAPRANIKU (2012), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 2006, Wagner College; M.S.N., 2012, The University of Memphis; Postmaster’s FNP certificate, 2016, The University of Memphis.
KRISTY PATRICK-LEWIS (2014), Professor: B.S.N., 2011, University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2014, Walden University; D.N.P., 2022, Walden University.
FELESHA PERRY (2011), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 2005, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2010, Arkansas State University; Postmaster’s NE certificate, 2010, Arkansas State University; Postmaster’s FNP certificate, 2013, The University of Memphis; D.N.P., 2016, University of Alabama.
VIKTORIYA PLESHKAN (2019), Assistant Professor; A.S.N, 2000, Perdue University in Fort Wayne, IN (IPFW); B.S.N., 2003, IPFW; FNP, 2006, University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN (USF); Ph.D., 2018, Walden University.
TRACEY POWER (2016), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 2008, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2011, The University of Memphis; D.N.P., 2019, Union University.
JOY PRICE* (2018), Clinical Associate Professor: Associate in Nursing, 1981, Northeast Mississippi Community College; B.S.N., 1983, University of Alabama-Huntsville; M.S.N., 1990, Mississippi University for Women; D.N.P., 2016, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
BRANDI PRUITT* (2021), Clinical Assistant Professor: BSN, 2015, University of Memphis; MSN, 2020, University of Memphis.
MACHELL REIFSNIDER (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor: DNP., 2021, Capella University; MSN., 2015, Regis University., BSN., 2013, Regis University.
TERESA RICHARDSON (2008), Clinical Professor: B.A., 1978, University of South Florida; M.S.N., 2004, Vanderbilt University; D.N.P., 2010, Vanderbilt University.
KIMBERLY ROBERTS* (2020), Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2013, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2015, The University of Memphis; D.N.P., 2022, Abilene Christian University.
TASMA ROBERTSON* (2017), Clinical Assistant Professor: ASN., 2003, Dyersburg State Community College; BSN., 2008, National American University; MSN-FNP, 2011, University of Memphis; DNP, 2017, University of South Alabama; Post Master’s Certificate-PMHNP, 2021, East Tennessee State University.
JASON SASSER (2014), Clinical Professor: AAS, 2006, Southwest Tennessee Community College; B.S.N., 2008, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2011, The University of Memphis; D.N.P., 2017, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga.
NAKIESHA SHEPHERD (2012), Clinical Associate Professor: B.S.N., 2003, Samford University; M.S.N., 2010, Samford University; D.N.P., 2018, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
MELISSA SHOAFF (2008), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2002, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2007, The University of Memphis.
LARRY Z. SLATER (2021), B.S.N., 2008, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ph.D., 2011, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
GENAE STRONG (2007), Associate Professor: B.S.N., 1991, University of South Alabama; M.S.N., 1998, University of Kentucky; Ph.D., 2005, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
REBA UMBERGER (2021) Associate Professor: A.S.N. 1984 Northwest Mississippi Community College; B.S. 1994 University of Memphis; M.S. 2004 University of Tennessee Health Science Center; Ph.D. 2011 University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
JANYE WILSON (2015), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2002, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2010, Vanderbilt University.
*Lambuth Campus
College of Professional & Liberal Studies Faculty and Staff
RICHARD IRWIN, Ed.D., Executive Dean
JOANNE GIKAS, Ed.D., Associate Dean
DOROTHY HALE, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Student Services
Advising Staff
MARY EWART, Online Academic Services Coordinator, Academic Advisor
DANESHA WINFREY, Academic Advisor
DEBBIE WYATT, Academic Advisor
JACQUELYN D. COLE, Academic Services Coordinator II
Office Staff
ELIZABETH BUCK, Financial Services Associate
AURSEMAN B LEWIS, Academic Service Coord l
Faculty
JOY HUNTER AUSTIN (2012), Instructor: M.Ed., 1976, University of Memphis; M.A., 1978, D.A. 1983, University of Mississippi
COLIN CHAPELL (2011), Instructor/DLS Advisor, 2004, B.A. Covenant College, 2006, M.Phil, University of Cambridge, Ph.D., 2011, University of Alabama
HANS H. CHUN (2010), Instructor: B.A., M.A., 2005, Ed.D., 2008, University of the Pacific
BARBARA FITZGERALD (2022), Instructor/Coordinator: B.A., 2003, Rowan University; J.D., 2006, Wake Forest University School of Law
HAL FREEMAN (2012), Lecturer: M.B.A., 1999, Union University
CURTIS HART (2014), Instructor: B.S., 1971, M.S., 1972, Murray State University
SANDRA GUNTHARP (2005), Clinical Assistant Professor, M.S., 1992, University of Memphis
JEREMY KILLIAN (2021), Instructor/DLS Advisor: B.A. 2001, M.A. 2003, Pensacola Christian College; Ph.D. 2013 University of Louisville
RADIE KRUEGER (2014), Instructor: M.S., 2004, Ed.D., 2008, Nova Southeastern University
LORRAINE MEINERS-LOVEL (2012), Instructor/Coordinator: B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.A., 2011, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2020, University of Memphis
LORETTA RUDD (2013), Clinical Associate Professor: M.Ed., 1997, Tarleton State University; M.A., 1987, University of Texas; Ph.D., 2003, Baylor University
WARREN TRAVIS, (2021), ATP, Instructor/Coordinator/Advisor
Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management Faculty
Dean and Staff
DR. RADESH PALAKURTHI, Ph.D., Dean
ERICA BOYCE (2011), Business Officer I: B.P.S., 2006, The University of Memphis
PARIS R. CARTER (2020), Recruitment and Retention Coordinator: BBA, 2014, Middle Tennessee State University; M.S., 2016, Middle Tennessee State University
DEBORAH J. THOMPSON (2021), Academic Advisor: B.A., 2015, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2018, The University of Memphis
Hospitality and Resort Management
DR. IBRAHIM ALDASOQI (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2008, Al-Zaytona University; M.S., 2013, Middle East University; MBA, 2015, Middle East University; M.S., 2018, The University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2018, Mu’tah University
CHEF ERIC ETTER (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: BBA, 2016, The University of Memphis
TIMOTHY M. FLOHR (2017), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1997, University of Delaware; MBA, 2015, Drexel University
CHEF REBECCA HOWARD (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching
CHEF CAROLYN D. MABONE (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching
CHEF WILLIAM MULLINS (2019), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 1996, Mississippi State University; A.O.S., 2003, Culinary Institute of America
CHEF ERICH OGLE (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.F.A., 1996, Mississippi University for Women; B.S., 1999, Mississippi University for Women; M.A., 2011, University of Adelaide
DR. RADESH PALAKURTHI (2012), Professor and Dean: B.S., 1988, Florida International University; M.S., 1991, Purdue University; Ph.D., 1995, The Pennsylvania State University; MBA, 2003, San Jose State University
DR. RUI QI (2019), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2011, Wuhan University; M.S., 2014, Shandong University; Ph.D., 2019, University of South Carolina
CHEF ANTHONY SETA (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: AOS, 1968, The Culinary Institute of America
DR. CAROL SILKES (2009), Associate Professor: B.S., 1985, Western Illinois University; MBA, 2000, Nicholls State University; Ph.D., 2007, Purdue University
CHEF HELEN SINGLETON (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 1993, Occidental College; M.A., 1996, St. John’s College
DEBORAH J. THOMPSON (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2015, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2018, The University of Memphis
Sport and Leisure Management/Sport Commerce
CRYSTAL BEAMAN (2017), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2007, University of Alabama; M.S., 2015, The University of Memphis
DR. RHEMA D. FULLER (2015), Associate Professor: B.S., 2006, University of Connecticut; M.A., 2008, University of Connecticut; Ph.D., 2011, University of Connecticut
DR. CODY T. HAVARD (2011), Professor: B.S., 2004, The University of Texas at Austin; M.Ed., 2007, Texas State University; Ph.D., 2011, University of Northern Colorado
DR. MICHAEL G. HUFFMAN (1985), Associate Professor: B.S.Ed., 1978, Memphis State University; M.S.Ed., 1980, Memphis State University; Ph.D., 1985, University of Utah
DR. MICHAEL HUTCHINSON (2012), Professor: B.S., 2006, Mississippi College; M.S., 2008, Texas A&M University; Ph.D., 2010, Texas A&M University
DR. RICHARD L. IRWIN, (1994), Professor and Executive Dean: B.A., 1979, University of Northern Colorado; M.A., 1985, University of Northern Colorado; Ed.D., 1990, University of Northern Colorado
DR. TIMOTHY D. RYAN (2007), Professor: B.S., 1992, Wheaton College; M.S., 1999, University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., 2007, Texas A&M University
Helen Hardin Honors College Faculty and Staff
MELINDA JONES, Ph.D., Director
JONATHAN HOLLAND, M.A as Assistant Director
PAUL MEGO, Ph.D., Honors Faculty Coordinator, Lambuth Campus
University Libraries Faculty and Staff
JOHN EVANS, Ed.D., Executive Director & Associate Dean
BRIGITTE BILLEAUDEAUX (2016), Associate Professor: B.A. Univ of Memphis, 2005, M.A. Univ of Memphis, 2007, M.A Univ of Memphis, 2014
KAREN BRUNSTING (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A. School of the Art Institute of Chicago, M.S. Univ of TN, 2008, M.B.A. Christian Brothers Univ., 2020
BRITT BURNS (2022), Assistant Professor: B.A. Univ of Kansas, 2004, M.A. Univ of Kansas, 2007, M.L.S. Univ of North Texas, 2011
GERALD CHAUDRON (2013), Associate Professor: B.A. Univ of Canterbury, 1979, M.A. Univ of Canterbury, 1983, Ph. D. University of Canterbury, 1989
LESLIE COLLIE (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A. Southwestern Univ, 2010, M.A. Hardin-Simmons Univ, 2013, M.L.S. Univ of North Texas, 2016
SOFIYA DAHMAN (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A. Sofia Univ “St. Kliment Ohridski,” 1999, M.L.S. Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski,” 2000, M.L.S. Texas Woman’s Univ 2019
JOHN EVANS (1980), Associate Professor, Executive Director & Assoc. Dean: B.A. Kansas Wesleyan, 1974, M.S. Univ of Illinois, 1977, Ed.D. Memphis State Univ., 1989
SYLVERNA FORD (2000), Professor: B.S., 1972, Univ of Maryland; PH.D., 1995, Univ of Pittsburgh
KENNETH HAGGERTY (2016), Associate Professor: M.L.S, 2011, Univ of Alabama, Ph.D, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2016
CAITLIN HARRINGTON (2016), Assistant Professor: B.A. Univ Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010. M.L.S Pratt Institute, 2015
CARL HESS (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A. Loyola Univ, 2010, M. A. Univ of Missouri, 2013
JESSICA MCCLURE (2020), Assistant Professor: B.A. Harding Univ, 2016, M.L.S. Univ of TN, 2020
ELIZABETH MCDONALD (2003), Associate Professor: B.A. Whitman College, 1978, M.L.S. Univ of Arizona, 1996, M.L.S. , M.A. Univ of Memphis, 2008
ASHLEY ROACH-FREIMAN (2018), Assistant Professor: B.A Univ of Southern Mississippi, 2006, M.L.S. Univ of Southern Mississippi, 2008, M.A. University of Memphis, 2016
JOEL ROBERTS (2018), Assistant Professor: B.M. Univ TN, 1999, Certificate of training in Arabic, Defense Language institute, 2004, M.M. Univ of Memphis, 2013, M.S.I.S. Univ TN, 2018, Ph.D., Univ of Memphis, 2020
MARGARET ROBINSON (1994), Associate Professor: B.A. 1983, Centenary College; M.L.S., 1992, Indiana Univ
PERVEEN RUSTOMFRAM (1995), Associate Professor: B.S.W., 1070, Bombay Univ: M.A., 1984, Univ of Hyderabad; M.L.S., 1987, Univ of TN
IRMA SINGARELLA (2017), Associate Professor: B.A. Univ of Puerto Rico, 1983, M.S., Univ of Puerto Rico, 1992, M.L.S., Univ of Puerto Rico, 1998, Ph.D, Univ of Puerto Rico, 2008
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