University Administration, Faculty and Staff

University Administration

President
Bill Hardgrave, Ph.D.

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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., 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

KIRA MCNEIL, Manager of Marketing and Communications
 

AEROSPACE STUDIES (Air Force ROTC)

SAMUEL S. JUN, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force
 
SAMUEL S. JUN, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (2004), Master of Arts in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma (2011), Department Chair and Professor of Aerospace Studies

MICHAEL J. PRICE, Major, United States Air Force, Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory and Aerospace Physiology (2009), Community College of the Air Force, Associate of Arts in General Studies from the Columbia Southern University (2010), Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from the Columbia Southern University (2011), Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from the Columbia Southern University (2019), Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

MIGUEL A. “FES” LINARES, Major, United States Air Force, Bachelor of Science in International Business and Trade (2011) from the Florida Atlantic University, Master of Science in Unmanned Systems (2015) from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

MARNISHA YOUNG, Technical Sergeant, United State Air Force, Associate of Science in Logistics (2020), Community College of the Air Force, Air Force Non-commissioned Officer Academy (2022), Alabama, Air Force ROTC Instructor

 
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

WESLEY JAMES, Ph.D., Interim Chair
 
KERI BRONDO (2007), Professor, 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: 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), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1991, University of Tennessee; M.S., 1994, University of Tennessee; Ph.D., 2015, University of Georgia

ERIN MELLETT (2023), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2013, Elon University; M.S., 2016, Boston University School of Medicine, M.A., 2018, Brown University, Ph.D., 2023, Brown University.

MICHAEL V. PÉREZ (2018), Associate 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
 

BENJAMIN L HOOKS INSTITUTE

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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), Associate 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), Assistant Professor of Teaching, 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), Professor of Teaching, 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

RACHEL DINER (2023), Assistant Professor:  B.S., 2006, University of Georgia; J.D.in law 2009, University of San Diego; M.S., 2013, San Francisco State University; Ph.D., 2019, University of California

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

PHILIP KOHLMEIER (2022), Assistant Professor: B.S. 2012, Bielefeld University, Germany; M.S., 2014, Mainz University, Germany; Ph.D. 2018, Mainz University, Germany

MELISSA KOONTZ (2015),Coordinator Physiology Lab: B.S., 2001, M.S., 2005, Ph.D., 2012, University of Memphis

CHARLES KUBICEK (2015), Associate Professor of Teaching, 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), Associate Professor: B.A., 2000, Simpson College; M.S., 2008, University of Iowa; Ph.D. 2016, The University of Nebraska

STEVEN D. SCHWARTZBACH (2001), Professor: B.A., 1969, State University of New York, Buffalo; Ph.D., 1975, Brandeis University

ALKA SHARMA (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1995, M.S., 1997, Government Autonomous Science College; Ph.D. 2010, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

SEUNG-GEUK SHIN (2011), Coordinator Molecular Science Lab: 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), 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

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.

 
CENTER FOR EARTHQUAKE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION (CERI)

VADIM L LEVIN, Ph.D., 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), Emeritus Professor: B.S., 1972, Case Western Reserve University; M.S., 1974, California Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 1976, California Institute of Technology

VADIM L LEVIN (2024), Professor and Director:  M.E., 1988, Moscow Institute of Oil and Gas; Ph.D., 1995, Columbia University

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, B.S., 1992, Millerville University; M.S., 1994, New Mexico Tech; Ph.D., 1997, New Mexico Tech

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

PAUL S. SIMONE, Ph.D., Chair
 
WILLIAM A. ALEXANDER (2012), Associate Professor: BS, 2005, Marshall University; PhD, 2009, Virginia Tech

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

QIANYI CHENG (2023), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2004, Nanjing Forestry University, China; M.S., 2007, Mississippi College; Ph.D., 2011, University of Georgia

NATHAN DEYONKER (2016) , Associate Professor: BS, 2001, University of Michigan; PhD, 2005, University of Georgia  

GARY L. EMMERT (2002), 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), Associate Professor of Teaching and Coordination: BS, 2008, Morehouse College; PhD, 2015, University of Memphis  

BRETTA KING (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching and Coordination: B.S., 1992, Spellman College; M.S., 1994, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 1999, Howard University

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), Dean/Professor: B.S., 1992, Central Michigan University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Arizona  

TANEI J. RICKS (2023), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2012, Augusta State University; Ph.D., 2017, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

IULIA SACUI (2017), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2004, M.S., 2006, Youngstown State University; Ph.D., 2010, Carnegie Mellon University

PAUL S. SIMONE (2010), 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), Professor: B.S., 1993, Nankai University; M.S., 1996, Peking University; Ph.D., 2002, Texas A&M University 

 
DEPARTMENT OF CITY AND REGIONAL PLANNING

CHARLES SANTO, Ph.D., Chair
 
ATYEH ASHTARI (2023), Assistant Professor: B.Arch. Engineering, 2013, University of Art (Tehran, Iran); M.L.A., 2017, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.U.R.P., 2018, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., 2023, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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 COMPUTER SCIENCE

SCOTT FLEMING (2011), Ph.D., Chair

VINHTHUY PHAN (2003), Ph.D., Associate Chair 

WILLIAM B. BAGGETT (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1989, M.S., 1994, Ph.D., 1998, University of Memphis  

BRANDON BOOTH (2023), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2007, University of Colorado Boulder; M.S., 2011, Ph.D., 2020, University of Southern California

KATHRYN BRIDSON (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2017, M.S., 2020, 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  

SCOTT D. FLEMING (2011), Associate Professor, Chair: B.A., 1999, M.S., 2001, Western Michigan University; Ph.D., 2009, Michigan State University

MAX H. GARZON (1984), Professor: B.S., 1975, National University of Colombia; M.S., 1980, Ph.D., 1984, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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  

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  

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, Associate Chair: B.A., 1998, Brandeis University; M.S., 2001, Ph.D., 2003, Stony Brook University  

VASILE RUS (2004), Jack and Jane Morris Professor: B.S., 1997, Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2002, Southern Methodist University  

SALIM SAZZED (2023), Visiting Assistant Professor: B.S., 2009, M.S., 2011, University of Dhaka; Ph.D., 2023, Old Dominion University  

FATIH ŞEN (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  

SAJJAN G. SHIVA (2002), First Horizon Foundation Distinguished Professor: B.E., 1969, Bangalore University; M.E.E., 1971, Ph.D., 1975, Auburn University  

BRODRICK STIGALL (2004), Assistant Professor of Teaching: M.S., 2018, Georgia Institute of Technology  

DEEPAK VENUGOPAL (2015), Associate Professor: B.E., 2001, Bangalore University: MS., 2004, Ph.D., 2015, University of Texas at Dallas  

LAN WANG (2004), Dunavant Professor: B.S., 1997, Peking University, China; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2004, University of California, Los Angeles  

THOMAS WATSON (2016), Associate Professor: B.S., 2008, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 2013, University of California, Berkeley  

MYOUNGGYU WON (2013), Associate Professor: B.E., 2007, Sogang University, South Korea; Ph.D., 2013, Texas A&M University at College Station  

KAN YANG (2017), Associate Professor: B. Eng., 2008, University of Science and Technology of China; Ph.D., 2013, City University of Hong Kong  

XIAOFEI ZHANG (2018), Associate 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

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 (2020), Research 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.

EAST ASIAN STUDIES INSTITUTE (EASI)

HSIANG-TE KUNG. Ph.D., Director
 
JIE GAO (2021), Visiting Professor, (Music Education and East Asian Music) 2017, D.M.A., University of North Texas; 2010, M.M., Arizona State University; 2001, B.A., China Conservatory of Music

HSIANG-TE KUNG (1981), Director, Professor B.S., 1968, University of Chinese Culture; M.S., 1972, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Ph.D. 1981, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
 

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

TERRY ANSBRO (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching: M.A., University of Georgia

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), Assistant 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

LINDSAY HELMS (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2017, University of Memphis; M.A., 2019, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2023, 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

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

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

ADAM SNEED (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2007, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; M.A., 2012, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Ph.D., 2018, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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

KENDRA VANDERLIP (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2015, Grand Valley State University; M.F.A., 2018, University of Memphis; Ph.D. in progress, University of North Texas

G. CALEN VERBIST (2016), Instructor: Assistant Professor of Teaching: 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), Associate Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.A., 2000, M.A., 2002, Baylor University; Ph.D., 2010, University of South Carolina

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

CHRISTINE EISEL (2012), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2003, Lourdes University; M.A., University of Toledo; Ph.D., 2012, Bowling Green State University

AMANDA GAGGIOLI (2023), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2016; M.A., 2020, Stanford University; Ph.D., 2022, Stanford 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), Associate 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), Associate 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), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2008, Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., 2011, The College of William and Mary

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

ANDREI ZNAMENSKI (2008), Professor: M.A., 1984, Samara (Kuibyshev) University, Russia; Ph.D., 1989, St. Petersburg Herzen University, Russia; Ph.D., 1997, University of Toledo

INSTITUTE FOR INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS

ALISTAIR WINDSOR, Ph.D., Director
 
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

SHELBI KUHLMANN (2023, Psychology) Assistant Professor: B.S., 2015, University of Central Florida, M.A., 2018, University of Georgia, Ph.D., 2020, University of Georgia

KELSEY MANKEL (2023, Communication Sciences and Disorders), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2016, Ph.D., 2021, University of Memphis

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

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
 
AFRICAN AND AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAM

BRIAN KWOBA, Ph.D. Director

BRIAN KWOBA, Associate Professor: B.A., 2004, Cornell University; M.A.T., 2007, Tufts University; Ph.D., 2017, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

 
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
 

INTERNATIONAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES

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, Ph.D., 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

THOMAS C. HAGEN, Ph.D., Interim Chair

DAVID GRYNKIEWICZ, Ph.D., Associate Chair 
 
 ANDREWS T. ANUM (2024), Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 2016, University of Cape Coast; M.S., 2019, M.S., 2021, Ph.D., 2023, University of Texas at El Paso

GEORGE A. ANASTASSIOU (1986), Professor: B.A., 1975, University of Athens, Greece; M.A., 1981, Ph.D., 1984, University of Rochester  

ALPHA BA (2015), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2007, M.S., 2011, University of Memphis    

DIONYSIA S. BACOPULOS (1989), Associate 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 Emerita: 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  

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), Associate 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), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1990, M.S., 1992, University of Mississippi

ALEXANDER GAVRILYUK (2024), Assistant Professor: Ph.D., 2008, Russian Academy of Sciences 

E. OLÚṢẸ́GUN 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), Associate 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

STEPHEN GUFFEY (2024), Assistant Professor of Teaching: M.S., 2015, Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., 2021, University of Memphis

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), Associate 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.  

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

NATHAN LINDZEY (2024), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2007, Southwestern University; M.S., 2012, M.S., 2014, Colorado State University; Ph.D., 2019, University of Waterloo

JOSEPH LONDINO (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching, Lambuth Campus: B.S., M.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

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  

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), Associate 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

 
MILITARY SCIENCE (Army ROTC)

LTC JERALD M. FERGUSON, Lieutenant Colonel, 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 JERALD M. FERGUOSN (2023), Lieutenant Colonel, Professor of Military Science  

MAJ DANIEL MILLICAN (2021), Major, Assistant Professor of Military Science

STEPHANIE SMITH (2018), Administrative Assistant

THEO WALLACE (2017), Enrollment and Human Resources Administration
 

NAVAL SCIENCE (Naval ROTC)

JOHN L. BUB JR.(2023), Captain, U.S. Navy, Professor of Naval Science: B.B.A., 1996, University of Mississippi;  Financial Management-MBA 2005, Naval Postgraduate School
 
JOHNATHAN SUTTON (2024), Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, Assistant Professor of Naval Science: B.S., 2020, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 

PATRICK MALEY (2022), Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, Assistant Marine Officer Instructor: HS Diploma, 2008, Weatherford High School.

GREG SHRUM (2022), Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Assistant Professor: B.S., 2017, United State Naval Academy  

WILL GIVENS (2024), Lieutenant, U.S. Navy Assistant Professor: B.S., 2019, Auburn University

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

REMY DEBES, Ph.D., Chair (ending July 31, 2024)

MICHAEL J. MONAHAN Ph.D., Chair (starting Aug. 1, 2024)

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

SEAN D. DRISCOLL (2024), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2013, Brigham Young University, M.A., 2016, Boston College, PhD., 2020, Boston College (New Hire 2024)

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

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), Associate 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

BENJAMIN W. KELLER (2022), Assistant Professor: B.Sc., 2011, University of Calgary; Ph.D., 2017, McMaster University

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), Associate Professor of Teaching 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- aximilians 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), Associate Professor of Teaching : 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), Associate  Professor: B.Sc., 2001, Fudan University; Ph.D., 2009, SUNY Stony Brook

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

MATTHIAS KAELBERER, Ph.D., Chair (Fall 2024)

NICOLE DETRAZ, Ph.D., Chair (Spring 2025)
 
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

JAMES FAHEY (2024), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2015, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., 2019, Ph.D., 2022, University of Florida

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

BROOKE SHANNON (2024), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2011, University of Colorado, Denver; M.A., 2016, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2022, University of Texas, Austin

SHARON STANLEY (2006), Professor: B.A., 1999, Dartmouth College; M.A., 2000, Ph.D., 2006, University of California, Berkeley

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

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, M.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

SHELBI KUHLMANN (2023), Assistant Professor, B.S., 2015, University of Central Florida; M.A., 2019, Ph.D., 2020, University of Georgia

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

IA WEI ZHANG (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 2011, San Francisco State University; M.S., 2014, Ph.D., 2017, University of California, Berkeley

 
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), Associate Professor of Teaching:  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), Clinical Assistant Professor, 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  

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), Clinical Assistant Professor: 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  

BRENDA MATHIAS (2024), Assistant Professor: B.S.W., 2013, Temple University ; M.S.W., 2014, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., 2023, University of California, Berkeley

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), Clinical Assistant Professor: 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

KENNETH D. PERRY (2024), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 1998, University of Memphis; M.S.W., 2017, University of Memphis

DANIELLE SEEMANN (2018), Clinical Assistant Professor: 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

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

WESLEY L. JAMES, Ph.D., Chair
 
JOANNA BOUDREAUX (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A. 2015, M.A. 2017, Ph.D. 2022, University of Memphis 

GIOVANNI N. DORTCH (2012), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A. 1999, M.A. 2004, University of Memphis  

WESLEY L. JAMES (2009), Professor, Chair: B.A., 2001, University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A., 2004, Ph.D., 2009, Mississippi State University

KRYSTAL LARYEA (2024), Assistant Professor: B.S.W., 2013, North Carolina State University; M.S.W., 2014, North Carolina State University; M.A., 2020, Ph.D. 2024, Stanford University

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 (2007), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2003, University of Central Arkansas; M.A., 2007, University of Memphis  

GRETCHEN PETERSON (2016), Professor: 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

SIMRANJIT STEEL (2020), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2013, University of Oregon; M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2020, Rice University  

CYNTHIA STOCKTON (2014), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2011, M.A., 2013, University of Memphis

ANTHONY J. STONE, JR. (2023), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2010, Michigan State University; M.A., 2017, University of Memphis; PhD, 2023, University of Cincinnati  

JUNMIN WANG (2008), Professor: B.A., 1997, M.A., 2000, Beijing University; Ph.D., 2007, New York University

MARK WOODS (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1985, Christian Brothers University; M.S., 1996, University of Memphis.
 

SCHOOL OF URBAN AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY

KATHERINE LAMBERT-PENNINGTON, Ph.D., Director

CHARLES SANTO, Ph.D., Associate Director

DAVIA DOWNEY, Ph.D., Director of the Urban Affairs Ph.D. Program
 

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

FERNANDO BURGOS (1981), Emeritus 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), Associate Professor of Teaching, 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), Assistant Professor of Teaching, 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), Associate Professor of Teaching, Spanish: B.A., 1993, University of Florida; M.A., 2001, University of Memphis

KAORI FUJII (2023),  Assistant Professor of Teaching, Japanese: B.D.O., 1991, Kyoto University; M.A., 2017, University of Memphis

PATTY JOYNER (2017), Associate Professor of Teaching, 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

IAN MCLEAN (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching, Classics and German:  B.A., 2013, Williams College; M.A., 2014, University of Chicago; Ph.D., 2022, Carolina Duke Graduate Program in German Studies

JOSÉ MAGAÑA (2016), Associate Professor of Teaching, 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

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), Professor of Spanish: B.A., 1999, Universidad de Deusto; M.A., 2003, University of Arizona; Ph.D., 2008, University of Maryland promoted

RITA PASQUI (2019), Associate Professor of Teaching, Classics and Italian: 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), Assistant Professor of Teaching, Spanish: B.A.1995, Universidad Santa Maria; M.A., 2008, M.A., 2012, University of Memphis

DIANA RUGGIERO (2012), Professor of Spanish: B.A., 2002, M.A., 2004, Ph.D., 2010, Ohio State University promoted

LINDSEY SHELTON (2011), Associate Professor of Teaching, Spanish: B.A., 2008, M.A., 2010, University of Memphis

BENJAMIN SPARKS (2016), Associate Professor of Teaching, 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), Assistant Professor of Teaching, Japanese: B.A., 2009, M.A., 2015, University of Memphis

DUSTIN ALLEN WOODALL (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching, Spanish: B.A., 2015, University of Georgia; M.A., 2016, New York University

HALLE WRIGHT (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching, 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

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 

SANA AHMED (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching: D.B.A., University of Memphis

LAURA L. ALDERSON (1999), Associate 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), Robert Wang Chair of Excellence in Management: 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,: 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), Associate 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), Associate Professor: B.S., B. A., 2010, University of Central Arkansas, M.S., 2013, Ph.D. 2016 Purdue University

MARTHA D. ROBINSON (2007), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1978, M.B.A., 1991, Tennessee State University; Ed.D., 2004, Vanderbilt University

KATHY A. TUBERVILLE (2012), Associate 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), Associate 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

DEBRA BURNS, Ph.D. MT-BC, Dean

LUCAS CHARLES, M.G.D., Interim Associate Dean

DAI BLEDSOE, M.S., College Academic Advisor I/ Graduation Analyst 

TERRELL STANFORD-BUSH, M.A., College Academic Advisor Il

LINDSAY CREWS, M.S., Business Officer II

JOHN FAULCONBRIDGE II, M.M., College Academic Advisor II

SCOTT PICKEY, B.A., Media Coordinator

ASHLEY HARRIS, B.A., Administrative Associate I

GREGORY HARRIS, B.S., Administrative Assistant

LATOYA BOYLAND, B.P.S. Administrative Assistant

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)

KATHRYN “KATIE” HUNT (2023), Assistant Professor: M.Arch., University of Washington; BFA (Architectural Studies), University of Kansas; BFA (Textile Design), University of Kansas

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

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

MATTHEW J. HAUGHT, Ph.D., Chair

TAYLOR ACKERMAN (2021), Assistant Professor of Practice: B.A., 2016, M.A., 2021, University of Memphis

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

J. 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), Associate Professor of Teaching/Coordinator: B.A., 2016, M.A., 2018, University of Memphis

CLAIRE ROUNKLES (2024), Assistant Professor: B.J., 2018, University of Missouri; M.A., 2020, Ohio University; Ph.D., 2024, University of Missouri

RUOXU WANG (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 2010, M.A., 2013, North Dakota State University; Ph.D., 2017, The Pennsylvania State University

TONYAA WEATHERSBEE (2024), Hardin Chair of Excellence in Economics/Managerial Journalism: B.S., 1981, M.A., 2016, Graduate Certificate-Latin American Studies, University of Florida, 2016

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

KELI LOVELAND (2023), Administrative Assistant I: A.A.S., 2011, Southwest Tennessee Community & Technical College

Music 

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, D.M.A, Chair

JACOB G. ALLEN (2010), Professor: B.Mus., 2004, B.A. 2004, Lawrence University; M.Mus., 2009, Eastman School of Music; D.M.A., 2023, Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, The University of Memphis

RACHAEL ARNWINE (2024), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.F.A., 2017, The University of Memphis; B.S., 2017, The University of Memphis; M.S., 2019, The University of Memphis

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

MICHAEL MEDCALF (2018), Associate Professor: M.F.A., 2013, The University of Iowa

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

KENANN QUANDER (2024), Assistant Professor: B.F.A., 2003, Virginia Commonwealth University; M.F.A., 2010, Virginia Commonwealth 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

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

AMY SALERNO HALE (2022), Production Manager: B.F.A., 2002, University of Memphis

BRANDON HAYES (2023), Financial Services Associate

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

College of Education Faculty and Staff

MICHAEL T. MILLER, Ed.D., Dean
STEPHEN ZANSKAS, Ph.D. Associate 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

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

JASMYN JONES (2024), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2013, Old Dominion University; MAT, 2018, North Carolina State University; M.Ed., 2020, North Carolina State University; Ph.D., 2023, Old Dominion University

YEONJI JUNG (2023), Assistant Professor, B.A., 2015 Ewha Woman’s University, South Korea, M.A., 2017, Ewha Woman’s University, South Korea, M.Phil, 2021, New York University, Ph.D., 2023, New York University

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

MATTHEW PANOZZO (2023), Assistant Professor of Literacy, B.A. 2013 University of St. Thomas; M.S., 2016, University of Houston—Clear Lake; Ed.D., 2020, Sam Houston State University

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

ALISON HAPPEL-PARKINS (2012), Interim Department Chair, Associate Professor, B.A., 2003, Biology, Luther College, M.A., 2006, Cultural Anthropology, California Institute of Intergal Studies, Ph.D., 2011, Educational Policy Studies, Georgia State University

GENIA BETTENCOURT (2021), Assistant Professor: B. A., 2007, English, History, and Political Science, University of California Davis, M.S., 2010, College Student Services Administration, Oregon State University, Graduate Certificate, Social Justice Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Ph.D., 2019, Philosophy, Higher Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst

DAN COLLIER (2021), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2008, History, Bradley University, M.A., 2010, Human Performance Improvement, Roosevelt University, Ph.D., 2016, Education Policy, Organization & Leadership, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

MEG EVANS (2024), Assistant Professor: B.A., Outdoor Leadership, Warren Wilson College, M.S., Community Leadership, Duquesne University, Ph.D., College Student Affairs Administration, University of Georgia

EDITH GANANDASS (2017), Associate Professor: B.A., 1985, Finance and Banking, University of Wisconsin, Madison, M.B.A., 1988, International Business, Thunderbird School of Global Management, Ph.D., 2016, Lifelong Learning & Adult Education with a Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Minor, Pennsylvania State University

WENDY GRISWOLD (2015), Associate Professor: B.A., 1991, Women’s Studies, University of Kansas, M.S., 1994, Women’s Studies, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Ph.D., 2007, Adult Education, Kansas State University

CHARISSE GULOSINO (2012), Professor: B.S.,1995, Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of Philippines, M.S.,1997, International Relations (Education), EdD., 2007, Education Policy, Colombia Uniiversity University of Philippines

DUSTIN HORNBACK (2022), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2007, History, The Ohio State University, M.A., 2008, Secondary Education, The University of Findlay, M.A., 2016, History & Government, Ashland University, Ph.D., 2019, Educational Leadership, Culture, and Curriculun, Miami University

CANIDRA MCGUIRE (2023), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.A., 1996,  Communications - Radio, TV, & Film, University of Mississippi, M.A., 1998, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Memphis, Ph.D., 2006, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Memphis

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)

NIKKI WRIGHT (2023), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2013, Elementary / Collaborative Education, Birmingham-Southern College, M.S.E, 2016, Educational, Ph.D., 2022, Educatioal Theory and Policy, Penn State University Leadership, Policy, Samford University

Professional Staff

ANTONIA ONIDAS, Administrative Associate II

MELYNDA WHITWELL, Academic Advisor II

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

Norman, Nicholas, M.S., Assistant Professor of Teaching and ASL Interpreter / Admin

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

 ASHISH JOSHI, PhD, MBBS, MPH, Dean

Herff College of Engineering Faculty and Staff

OKENWA OKOLI, Ph.D., Dean 

AMY de JONGH CURRY, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Administration

LUANNE DONOGHUE, College Academic Advisor, l

KENNETH HOGAN, Assistant Director, Engineering Graduate Studies

ROGER MEIER, Ph.D., Director, Graduate Studies

SHELIA MOSES, Manager, Engineering, Internships and Cooperative Programs

SHAHRAM PEZESHK,  Ph.D. Professor, Civil Engineering

BETSY LOE, M.A., College Academic Advisor II

KIRBI ROBINSON, Assistant Dean, Engineering Graduate Studies

ISAIAH SURBROOK, Assistant Dean, Engineering Student Services & Diversity

BRIAN WALDRON, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies

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

GEDIMINAS GAIDULIS (2024), Associate Professor: Ph.D., 2019, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University  

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

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 

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

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, Coordinator of Graduate Studies: 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

YUANKAI HUANG (2024), Assistant Professor, B.S., 2012, South China University of Technology; M.S., 2015, South China University of Technology; Ph.D., 2022, University of Connecticut

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), Emeritus Professor: B.S.C.E., 1979, Virginia Tech; M.S.C.E., University of Colorado; Ph.D., 1995, Georgia Institute of Technology

SABYASACHEE MISHRA (2013), 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

ROUZBEH R. NAZARI (2024), Professor, B.S., 2002, Isfahan University of Technology; M.S., 2008, Ph.D., 2010, City University of New York

PAUL J. PALAZOLO (2002), Emeritus 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., Professor, Civil Engineering

BRIAN A. WALDRON (1999), 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: 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 

EDDIE JACOBS (2006), Professor: B.Sc., 1986, M.S.E.E., 1988, University of Arkansas; Ph.D., 2001, George Washington University

PETER LAU (2003), Associate Professor, Undergraduate Coordinator: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: 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

Manob Saikia (2024), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2009, Visvesvaraya Technological University; M.S., 2013, Tezpur University, Ph.D., 2019, University of Rhode Island

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

VIPIN AGARWAL (2023), Assistant Professor: B. Tech. 2011, Indian Institute of Technology; M. Tech., 2011, Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D., 2019, University of Maryland

 ANDRES CECCHINI, Assistant Professor of Teaching (2024): B.S. 2001, Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto; M.S., 2005, University of Puerto Rico; Ph.D., 2014, University of Puerto Rico

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

SEYED MOHAMMAD HOJJATZADEH (2024), Assistant Professor: B.S., 2014, Chamran University of Ahvaz; M.S., 2022, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., 2023, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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

OKENWA OKOLI (2023), Professor and Dean: B.S. 1989, University of Lagos; M.S., 1992, University of Warwick; Ph.D., 1997, University of Warwick

Loewenberg College of Nursing Faculty and Staff

LINDA G. HADDAD, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Dean

BRAD HARRELL, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, Assistant Dean of Nursing- Lambuth, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Programs

LEANNE L. LEFLER, PhD, ACNSBC, APRN, FAHA, FAAN, Associate Dean for Research & Chair of Excellence

JEREMY N. WHITTAKER, Ph.D., MBA Associate Dean for Student Success and Inclusion

Nursing Staff:

Ashley Brisco, Administrative Associate II, Assistant to the Dean

Jeri Burton, Administrative Assistant I

Alex DeJarnett, Academic Advisor II, BSN Program

Brenda Fortney, Clinical Placement Coordinator, BSN Program

Angelica Jacques, Academic Success Advisor

Kendra Johnson, Administrative Associate II

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.

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.

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.

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.

CHERIE DIDIER (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor, ADN 2001 Northwestern State University, MSN 2018, Union University.

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.

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.

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).

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.

MACHELL REIFSNIDER (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor: DNP., 2021, Capella University; MSN., 2015, Regis University., BSN., 2013, Regis 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.

MELISSA SHOAFF (2008), Clinical Assistant Professor: B.S.N., 2002, The University of Memphis; M.S.N., 2007, The University of Memphis.

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

JOANNE GIKAS, Ed.D., Interim 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

AURSEMAN B LEWIS, Academic Service Coord l

BECKY WARD, Business Manager

Faculty

COLIN CHAPELL (2011), Associate Professor of Teaching/DLS Advisor, 2004, B.A. Covenant College, 2006, M.Phil, University of Cambridge, Ph.D., 2011, University of Alabama

HANS H. CHUN (2010), Assistant Professor of Teaching, B.A., M.A., 2005, Ed.D., 2008, University of the Pacific

IRA COLLINS (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Program Coordinator, BS, 2009, Christian Brothers University, MBA, 2013, University of Phoenix

KIM CORYAT (2023), Assistant Professor of Teaching/Program Coordinator, BS, 1981, Florida International University, MBA, 2022, The University of Memphis

BARBARA FITZGERALD (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching /Coordinator: B.A., 2003, Rowan University; J.D., 2006, Wake Forest University School of Law

CURTIS HART (2014), Assistant Professor of Teaching, B.S., 1971, M.S., 1972, Murray State University

SANDRA GUNTHARP (2005), Clinical Assistant Professor, M.S., 1992, University of Memphis

JEREMY KILLIAN (2021), Assistant Professor of Teaching/DLS Advisor: B.A. 2001, M.A. 2003, Pensacola Christian College; Ph.D. 2013 University of Louisville

LORRAINE MEINERS-LOVEL (2012), Associate Professor of Teaching /Coordinator: B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.A., 2011, University of Memphis; Ph.D., 2020, University of Memphis

LORETTA RUDD (2013), Clinical Professor/Coordinator: M.Ed., 1997, Tarleton State University; M.A., 1987, University of Texas; Ph.D., 2003, Baylor University

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

CATRINA COPELAND (2017), Recruitment and Retention Coordinator: B.P.S, 2020, University of Memphis

SASCHA LEWIS (2022), Administrative Associate I: B.S., 2008, The University of Memphis.  

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

MARTINA EWING (2023), Operations Manager Food and Beverage

CHEF ERIC ETTER (2020), Assistant Professor of Teaching: BBA, 2016, The University of Memphis

TIMOTHY M. FLOHR (2017), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 1997, University of Delaware; MBA, 2015, Drexel University

LINH LE (2023), Assistant Professor: B.B.A., 2012, National Economics University; M.S., 2015, University of North Texas; Ph.D., 2023, University of Central Florida.

CHEF CAROLYN D. MABONE (2022), Assistant Professor of Teaching: B.A., 2008, American InterContinental University.

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), Associate Professor of Teaching: B.S., 2007, University of Alabama; M.S., 2015, The University of Memphis

DR. RHEMA D. FULLER (2015),  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. KIBAEK KIM (2024), Assistant Professor: B.A., 2016, Kyung Hee University; M.A., 2018, Kyung Hee University; Ph.D., 2021, University of Arkansas.

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

GERALD CHAUDRON, Ph.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