Academic Catalog

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Zachary Abbott, 2022, Instructor of Interactive Media in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.

Sharif Abdelfattah, 2022, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, B.S., M.S.; Tennessee Technological University, Ph.D.

David Abzug, 2018, Instructor of Interactive Media in Residence. Columbia College, B.A.

Tony E. Adams, 2017, Professor of Communication. Southern Illinois University Carbondale, B.A., M.S.; University of South Florida, Ph.D.

Benoit Ahanda, 2019, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. University of Douala, B.S.; Texas Tech University, M.S., Ph.D.

Ashley Alexander, 2023,  Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Residence. Mississippi University for Women, B.S., M.S.

Nawaz Ali, 2021, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, B.Sc.; City University of Hong Kong, Ph.D.

Nigel Amoafo-Yeboah, 2025, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, B.S.C; Southern University and A & M College- Baton Rouge, M.S.; North Carolina State University, Ph.D.

Nancy Amos, 1998, Lecturer of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work. Bowling Green State University, B.A.; Washington University, M.S.W.

Brad Andersh, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University of South Dakota, B.S., Iowa State University, Ph.D.

Carl Anderson, 2015, Instructor of Music in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.

Molly Ansari, 2019, Assistant Professor of Counseling. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, B.A.; Adler School of Professional Psychology, M.A. Counseling, Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision.

Joseph Arthur, 2023, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance. Kwame Nkruman University of Science and Technology, B.S., M.B.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.

Fahmidah Ashraf, 2018, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, B.S., University of Texas, M.S., Pennsylvania State University Ph.D.

Rose Aucoin, 2021, Assistant Professor of Counseling. Dalhousie University, B.A.; University of Cape Breton, B.A., NOVA Southeastern University, M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, M.A., Ph.D.

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Amy Bacon, 2011, Associate Professor of Psychology. University of Texas at Austin, B.A.; University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, M.A., Ph.D.

William (Bill) Bailey, 2016, Associate Professor of Accounting. Brigham Young University, B.S., J.D.; University of Washington, LL.M.

Jeffrey Bakken, 2012, Professor of Education. University of Wisconsin, B.S; Purdue, M.S., Ph.D.

Babu Baniya, 2022, Associate Professor of Computer Science & Information Systems. Pokhara University, B.A; Chonbuk National University, M.A.; Chonbuk National University, Ph.D.

Stephen Banning, 2006, Professor of Communication. Cedarville University, B.A.; University of Missouri-Columbia, M.A.; Southern Illinois University, Ph.D.

Wendy Beanblossom, 2009, Lecturer of Biology.  University of Illinois-Urbana, B.S., M.S.

Anthony J. Bedenikovic, 2000, Associate Professor of Mathematics. St. Louis University, B.A., M.A.; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D.

Michael Bergman, 2025, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University of Minnesota Rochester, B.S.; Northeastern University, PhD.

Stacie Bertram, 1991, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. Bradley University, B.S.; University of Alabama at Birmingham, M.S.P.T., Illinois State University, Ph.D.

Kathryn Biddle, 2025, Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication. Vanderbilt University, B.A.; Illinois State University, M.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.

Eden Blair, 2007, Professor of Management and Leadership. University of Houston, B.A.; Texas Tech, M.B.A.; University of Wisconsin, Ph.D.

Nicholas Bonich, 2021, Instructor of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Residence. Bradley University B.S., M.A.

Rachel Borton, 2011, Associate Professor of Nursing. Bradley University, B.S.N.; University of Phoenix, M.S.N., F.N.P.; Illinois State University, Ph.D.

Wayne B. Bosma, 1997, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Calvin College, B.S.; University of Rochester, Ph.D.

Cory Boulton, 2018, Associate Professor of Music. Millikin University, B.A., Illinois State University, M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City PhD.

Céline Bourhis, 2012, Lecturer of English. Université du Marie, France, B.A,; Illinois State University, M.A. 

Kirsten Boyer, 2015, Assistant Professor of Nursing In Residence. Bradley University, B.S.N., M.S.N.

Heather Brammeier, 2004, Professor of Art and Design. Bradley University, B.S., B.F.A.; University of Pennsylvania, M.F.A.

Erik Braun, 2021, Associate Professor of Counseling. Bradley University, B.S., M.A.; Old Dominion University, Ph.D.

David Brennan, 2018, Lecturer of Computer Science and Information Systems. Bradley University, B.S., Carnegie Mellon University M.A.

Rachel Bridgewater, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.N., M.S.N.

Bradford Brown, 2000, Associate Professor of History. Whittier College, B.A.; University of California-Santa Barbara, M.A., Ph.D.

Mark P. Brown, 2001, Associate Professor of Management and Leadership. University of the South, B.A.; Louisiana State University, M.B.A., Ph.D.

Jeanie J. Bukowski, 1999, Associate Professor of Political Science and Law. Bradley University, B.A.; University of Illinois, A.M., Ph.D.

Robert Burroughs, 2025, Assistant Professor of Biology. University of Texas at Austin, B.A., M.S.; University of Chicago, Ph.D.

Adam Byerly, 2016, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. Bradley University, B.S., M.A.; Brunel University, Ph.D.

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Craig Cady, 2002, Associate Professor of Biology. University of Wisconsin, B.S., M.S.; University of Arizona, Ph.D.

Dean J. Campbell, 1998, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, B.S.; Northwestern University, M.S., Ph.D.

Thomas Carty, 2013, Associate Professor of Mathematics. University of Illinois, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

Scott Cavanah, 2008, Associate Professor of Interactive Media.  Iowa State University, B.S.; Bradley University, M.F.A.

Jae Chae, 2022, Assistant Professor of Art and Design. Art Center College of Design, B.F.A.; Purdue University, M.F.A.

Joseph Chen, 2009, Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. Tunghai University, B.S.; Auburn University, M.S., Ph.D.

Sarah Clark, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Bradley University, B.S.N., M.S.N.

Kirk Clegg-Johnson, 2025, Assistant Professor of Biology in Residence. Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis, B.S.K., D.P.T.

Sara Conrad, 2023, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology in Residence. Indiana University, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Mary Conway Dato-On, 2023, Executive Director of Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Bradley University, B.A.; University of Kentucky, Ph.D.

Alexandra Copeland, 2022, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Illinois Central College, A.A.; St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, B.S.; Western Governors University, M.S.

Kyle Cottone, 2021, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. University of Illinois, B.S.; St. Ambrose University, DPT.

James Courtad, 2014, Associate Professor of World Languages and Culture. University of Illinois, B.A.; Loyola University, M.A.; The University of Texas at Austin, Ph.D.

Lizabeth A. Crawford, 1998, Professor of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work. Coe College, B.A.; Indiana University, M.A., Ph.D.

Sarah Criss, 2021, Assistant Professor of Counseling. University of North Carolina, B.A.; Trevecca Nazarene University, M.M.F.T.; Trevecca Nazarene University, Ph.D.

Shannon Cunningham, 2023, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work. Illinois State University, B.A., M.S.; Texas State University, Ph.D.

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Patricia C. Dahlquist, 1999, Lecturer of English. Bradley University, B.A., M.A.

Sheryl Davis, 2018.  Lecturer of Mathematics.  Illinois State University, B.S., M.S.

Taraleigh Davis, 2023, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Law. Florida State College, A.A.; University of Central Florida, B.A., B.A., M.A.; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Ph.D.

Robert M. Davison Avilés, 1999, Associate Professor of Counseling. University of Arizona, B.A.; Lehigh University, M.Ed., Ph.D.

David Daye, 2023, Instructor of Communication in Residence. Bradley University, B.A., M.A.

Anant Deshwal, 2021. Assistant Professor of Biology. Bundelkhand Institute of Engineering and Technology, B.E., University of Arkansas, Ph.D.

Mark De Zwaan, 2022. Assistant Professor of Music. Indiana University, B.M., B.S., M.M., P.D., D.M.

Joshua Dickhaus, 2011, Professor of Communication. Miami University, B.A., M.A.; University of Alabama, Ph.D.

Aria Dines, 2024, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media. Rochester Institute of Technology, B.F.A.; California Institute of the Arts, M.F.A.

David Dominguese, 2019, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. University of Wisconsin-Parkside, B.A.; Illinois State University, M.S.; Ohio University, Ph.D.

Carey Donlan, 2022, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. Creighton University, B.S.; Bradley University, DPT.

Teresa Drake, 2013, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. Illinois State University, B.S.; Eastern Illinois University, M.S. ; Southern Illinois University, Ph.D.

Tony Du, 2022, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems in Residence. Hebei Science and Technology University, B.S.; Sichuan University, M.S.; New Mexico State University, M.S.; Clemson University, Ph.D.

Pamela Durr, 2015, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. Bradley University, B.S.; St. Ambrose University, DPT.

Kyle Dzapo, 1993, Caterpillar Professor of Music. University of Michigan, B.M.E.; New England Conservatory of Music, M.Mus.; Northwestern University, D.M.

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Michelle Edgcomb Friday, 1998, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Lecturer of Biology. Bradley University, B.S.; Illinois State University, M.S., Ed.D.

Amy Eggert, 2014, Lecturer of English. Bradley University, B.A., M.A.; Illinois State University, Ph.D.

Robert Eilola, 2019, Instructor of Communication in Residence. Concordia College, B.A., George Mason University, M.A., Ph.D.

Souhail Elhouar, 2000, Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. University of Oklahoma, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Deborah Erickson, 2001, Associate Professor of Nursing. University of Michigan, B.S.N.; Vanderbilt University, M.S.N.; Rush University, Ph.D. 

Sara Erlichman, 2025, Assistant Professor of Communication. Virginia Wesleyan University, B.A.; University of Kansas, M.A.; Penn State University, Ph.D.

Candace Esken, 2018, Associate Professor of Management and Leadership. Bradley University, B.S., M.B.A.; Louisiana State University, Ph.D.

Brad Eskridge, 2013, Instructor of Marketing in Residence. Bradley University, B.S., MBA.

Kyle Estes, 2022, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Law in Residence. San Francisco State University, B.A.; University of Illinois, M.A. and Ph.D.

Bethany Evans, 2025, Instructor of Biology in Residence. Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A.; Illinois State University, M.S.

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Ahmad Fakheri, 1985, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Melinda Faulkner, 2011, Associate Professor of Biology. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S.; Harvard University, M.A., Ph.D.

Lynette Fernandes, 2021, Instructor of Interactive Media in Residence. University of Goa, B.I.T.; Rochester Institute of Technology, M.S.I.T.

Ross Fink, 1991, Professor of Management and Leadership. Western Illinois University, B.S., M.B.A.; University of Alabama, Ph.D.

Ted Fleming, 2004, Lecturer of Biology. Knox College, B.A.; University of Illinois, M.S.

Edward B. Flint, 1992, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Kenyon College, A.B.; University of Illinois, Ph.D.

Kelly Fogelmark, 2021, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Northland Pioneer College, Associate Degree; St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, B.S., M.S., D.N.P. 

Heather Ford, 2017, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media. The Illinois Institute of Art, B.F.A.; Bradley University M.A.

Lisa Friebohle, 2024, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. University of St. Francis, M.S.N.

Michelle R. Fry, 1995, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Shippensburg University, B.S.; Virginia Commonwealth University, Ph.D.

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Elena Gabor, 2008, Professor of Communication. University of Bucharest, B.A., MA.; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, M.S.J.; Purdue University, Ph.D.

Claire Gannon McQuerry, 2023, Associate Professor of English. Gonzaga University, B.A.; Arizona State University, MFA; University of Missouri, Ph.D.

Rustin Gates, 2007, Associate Professor of History. Occidental College, A.B.; Harvard University, M.A., Ph.D.

Padram Ghannad, 2022, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. Amir Kabir University of Technology, B.S.; Sharif University of Technology, M.S.; Louisiana State University, Ph.D.

Oscar J. Gillespie, 1986, Professor of Art and Design. Northern Arizona University, B.F.A.; Arizona State University, M.F.A.

Danielle Glassmeyer, 2007, Associate Professor of English. Loyola University Chicago, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Sarah R. Glover, 1999, Senior Associate Dean in the Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts, Associate Professor of Art and Design. Drew University, B.A.; University of Virginia, M.A., Ph.D.

Rajesh Godasu, 2025, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, B. Tech.; Dakota State University, M.S., Ph.D.

John Goldman, 2014, Associate Professor of Mathematics. METU, B.S., M.S., Georgia institute of Technology, M.S., PhD.

R. Bryce Gore, 2019, Instructor of Interactive Media in Residence. Eastern Michigan University, B.S., Eastern Michigan University, M.S.

Michael Greene, 1987, Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures. Villanova University, B.A.; DePaul University, M.A., Ph.D.

Mason Greenwood, 2024, Assistant Professor of Counseling in Residence. Quincy University, B.S.; Eastern Illinois University, M.S.; The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D.

Monte Grise, 2025, Assistant Professor of Music. Montana State University, B.M.U.; Oklahoma State University, M.M.U.; James Madison University, D.M.A.

Amy Grugan, 2010, Associate Dean for Student Success in the College of Education and Health Science, Associate Professor of Nursing. Bradley University, B.S.N., M.S.N.; Illinois State University, Ph.D. 

George Guo, 2015, Associate Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. Bejing University, B.S., M.S.; University of Toronto, M.A., Ph.D.

Steven Gutschlag, 1983, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Residence Emeritus. University of Illinois, B.S.; Bradley University, M.S.

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Ethan Ham, 2015, Dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, Professor of Interactive Media. University of California, B.A.; Portland State University, M.F.A.

Emily Hamuka, 2024, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Residence. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, B.A.; University of North Carolina Greensboro, M.A., Ph.D.

Joseph Harris, 2019, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Duke University B.A., B.S., M.A., PhD.

Robert Hawkins, 2011, Associate Professor of History. Westminster College, B.A.; University of Mississippi, M.A.; St. Louis University, Ph.D.

Samuel Hawkins, 2019, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. Emory University B.A., M.S., University of South Florida Ph.D.

Stan Hazlip, 2022, Instructor of Interactive Media in Residence. DeVry University, B.S.; Full Sail University, B.S.

Jacqueline Henderson, 2010, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Prairieview A&M University, B.S., Wayne State University, M.S., Ph.D.

Marcia L. Henry Liebenow, 1992, Research Professor of Music. Ohio University, B.M., M.M.; New England Conservatory, Graduate Diploma.

Anthony Dean Hermann, 2008, Professor of Psychology. California State University, B.A.; Northern Michigan University, B.S.; Ohio State University, M.A., Ph.D.

Alexander Hertich, 2004, Professor of World Languages and Cultures. Washington University, St. Louis, B.A., M.A.; University of Wisconsin, Ph.D.

Emily Hill, 2025, Assistant Professor of Counseling in Residence. Southeastern Louisiana University, B.A., M.S.; The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D.

Shelby Hinspeter, 2025,  Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.N.; Western Governors University, M.S.N.-ED.

Summer Hinthorne, 2023, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Bradley University, BSN; University of Illinois at Chicago, MSN, DNP.

Jacqueline L. Hogan, 2000, Professor of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work. California State University, B.A.; University of Iowa, M.A.; University of Tasmania, Ph.D.

Dakota Horn, 2018, Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the Slane College of Communication and Fine Arts, Associate Professor of Communication. Western Illinois University B.A., M.A.; Illinois State University Ed.D.

Mohammad Imran Hossain, 2014, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, B.Sc., M.Engg; Ohio State University, M.S.; University of New Mexico, Ph.D.

Victoria Hoyle, 2022, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Northern Illinois University, B.S.; Western Governors University, M.A.

Molly Hughes, 2025, Instructor of Communication in Residence. Worcester State University, B.A.

Jana Hunzicker, 2007, Professor of Education. Bradley University, B.S., M.A.; Illinois State University, Ed.D.

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Cecilia Iacoponi Hashimoto, 2022, Assistant Professor of Education in Residence. Mackenzie Presbyterian University, B.A.; Pontifical Catholic University, M.A., and Ph.D.

Mohammad Imtiaz, 2017, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Wichita State University, B.S.; Bradley University M.S.; University of Newcastle Ph.D.

Rajesh Iyer, 2007, Professor of Marketing. University of Bombay, India, B. Com; University of South Dakota, M.B.A., M.A.; Southern Illinois University, Ph.D.

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Laura James, 2018, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Illinois State University, M.S.N.; Bradley University, B.S.N., D.N.P.

Fanghong (Jason) Jiao, 2015, Associate Professor of Accounting. Gansu University of Technology, China; University of Nevada, M.S.; University of Texas, Ph.D.

Asher John, 2025, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems. Bahauddin Zakariya University, B.A./M.A.; Ball State University, M.A.; Ball State University, Ph.D.; Kent State University, Ph.D.

Keith A. Johnson, 2002, Professor of Biology. Monmouth College, B.A.; Dartmouth College, Ph.D.

Shondra Johnson, 2004, Instructor of Accounting in Residence.  University of Texas at Austin, B.A., M.A.

Christopher M. Jones, 2014, Professor of Political Science and Law. Binghamton University, B.A., M.A; Syracuse University, Ph.D.

Jennifer Jost, 2010, Associate Professor of Biology. Colby College, B.A.; University of South Carolina, Ph.D.

Karl Jung, 2022, Associate Professor of Education. University of Minnesota, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.

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Carmen Keist, 2017, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. Illinois State University, B.S.; Iowa State University, M.S., Ph.D.

Andrew K. Kelley, 1999, Professor of World Languages and Cultures. Bowdoin College, B.A.; University of Warwick (Coventry, England), M.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.

Joe Kelly, 2009, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. Augustana College, B.A.; Washington University School of Medicine, M.P.T.; Nova Southeastern University, Ph.D.

Todd Kelly, 1998, Professor of Music. University of Montana, B.M.E.; University of Northern Colorado, M.Mus.; Ball State University, D.A.

Stephen Kerr, 2007, Associate Professor of Accounting. University of Alberta, BCom, M.B.A., Ph.D, CMA (Canada).

Deborah Kessler, 2005, Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures. Bloomsburg University, B.A.; Middlebury College, M.A.; University of Pittsburg, Ph.D.

Samantha Khairunnesa, 2022, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. KUET, Bangladesh, B.S.; Iowa State University, M.S., Ph.D.

Yassar Khodair, 2009, Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. American University in Cairo, B.S.C.E.; Rutgers, M.S.C.E.; Stevens Institute of Technology, Ph.D.

Dean Kim, 1997, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Cornell University, B.S.; University of Illinois, M.S., Ph.D.

Ji Hyun Kim, 2023, Assistant Professor of Music in Residence. Sookmyung Womens University, B.A.; Indiana University, M.A., Ph.D. 

Jihyun Kim, 2012, Associate Professor of Political Science and Law. Old Dominion University, B.A.; American University, M.A.; University of South Carolina, Ph.D. 

Kevin Kimberlin, 1998, Associate Professor of Physics. Southwest Missouri State University, B.S.; Iowa State University, Ph.D.

Timothy Koeltzow, 2006, Associate Professor of Psychology. University of Colorado at Boulder, B.A.; Illinois School of Professional Psychology, M.A.; Finch University of Health Sciences, The Chicago Medical School, Ph.D.

Kathleen Koors, 2022.  Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science in Residence.  Bradley University, B.S.; M.S.

Shanna Krause, 2020, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.; Methodist College of Nursing, B.S.N.; University of Illinois at Chicago, M.S.N., FNP.

Steven Kregel, 2023, Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, B.S.; University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ph.D. 

Deitra Kuester, 2006, Associate Professor of Education. Purdue University, B.A.; Butler University M.Ed., Purdue University, Ph.D.

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Alexander Lalama, 2021, Assistant Professor of English, University of Southern California, B.A.; Claremont Graduate University, M.A.; Claremont Graduate University, Ph.D.

Lynnsey Lambrecht, 2018, Associate Professor of Music, Colorado Mesa University, B.A., University of Northern Colorado, M.A., Michigan State University, M.A., Ph.D.

Michael Lang, 2003, Associate Professor of Mathematics. St. Norbert College, B.S.; University of Wisconsin–Madison, Ph.D.

Kristina Latva, 2018, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. University of Michigan-Flint, B.S. DPT; Nebraska Methodist, EdD.

Hwakyoung Lee, 2023, Assistant Professor of Education. Inje University (Korea), B.S.; Southern Illinois University, M.A., Ph.D. 

Yoon-Si Lee, 2013, Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. Iowa State University, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

David Lennie, 2015, Instructor of Communication in Residence. Bradley University, B.A.

Joshua J. Lewer, 2007, Associate Dean for New Initiatives in the Foster College of Business, Professor of Economics and Finance. Augustana College, B.A.; University of Nebraska, M.A., Ph.D.

Ye Li, 2010, Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, B.S., M.S.; Iowa State University, Ph.D.

Catherine Lipovsky, 2022, Assistant Professor of Biology. Bradley University, B.S.; Washington University in St. Louis, Ph.D.

Heather Longfellow, 2018, Instructor of Accounting in Residence. Augustana College, B.A.; Bradley University, MBA. 

Chad Lowell, 2017, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. University of Georgia, B.A., M.F.A.

Jose Lozano, 2002, Associate Professor of Physics. University of Texas–El Paso, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Wenxiang (Lucy) Lu, 2014, Associate Professor of Accounting. Gansu University of Technology, B.A.; University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.S.A.; University of Texas at Arlington, Ph.D. 

Yufeng Lu, 2008, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Nanchang Institute of Aeronautical Technology, B.S.E.E.; Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, M.S.E.E.; Illinois Institute of Technology, Ph.D.

Twila Lukowiak, 2008, Associate Professor of Education. Texas Tech University, B.S., M.S., Ed.D.

Gregory Lynn, 2023, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media. University of Texas, Austin, B.A.; Fuller Theological Seminary, MDiv.

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Saifuddin Mahmud, 2023, Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. Khula University of Engineering and Technology in Bangladesh, B.S.c.; Kent State University, MS.c., Ph.D.

Krishnanand Maillacheruvu, 1997, Interim Dean of the Foster College of Business and Caterpillar College of Engineering, Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. Indian Institute of Technology, B.S.; University of Iowa, M.S., Ph.D.

Aleksander Malinowski, 1998, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Technical University of Gdansk, Poland; University of Louisville, Ph.D.

Lavanya Mandava, 2023. Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. Nimra College of Engineering and Technology, B.S.; University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, M.S., Ph.D.

Victoria Maneev, 2024, Assistant Professor of Counseling. University of Augsburg, B.A.; University of North Dakota, M.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.

Tanya M. Marcum, 2007, Professor of Management Information Systems. Central Michigan University, B.S.; Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.

John Marino, 2017.  Associate Professor of Biology.  University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.A.; University of Michigan, Ph.D.

Chantell Marlow, 2023. Instructor of Interactive Media in Residence. Flagler College, B.A.

Christopher Marsh, 2012, Assistant Professor of Communication. Bradley University, B.S.; University of Nebraska, M.A.

Dan Matisa, 2017, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. Hofstra University, B.A.; Florida State University M.F.A.

Melinda McBee Orzulak, 2011, Associate Professor of English. Gordon College, B.A.; Tufts University, M.A.; University of Michigan, Ph.D.

Kelly McConnaughay, 1992, Professor of Biology. University of Illinois, B.S., M.S.; Harvard University, Ph.D.

Kristi L. McQuade, 2000, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. McKendree College, B.S.; University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ph.D.

Cyle Metzger, 2021, Assistant Professor of Art and Design. Bennington College, B.A.; Maryland Institute College of Art, M.F.A.; University of California M.A.; Stanford University, Ph.D.

Alison Meuth, 2024, Instructor of Music in Residence. Illinois State University, B.M.U.

Suruz Miah, 2015, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Khulna University, B.Sc.; University of Ottawa, M.A.Sc., Ph.D.

Shawn Montag, 2022, Lecturer of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University of Minnesota, B.A.; Purdue University, M.S.

DeMaris Ann Montgomery, 1994, Associate Professor of Psychology. University of Dayton, B.S.; University of Florida, M.S., Ph.D.

Derek E. Montgomery, 1995, Professor of Psychology. Ohio State University, B.A.; University of Florida, M.S., Ph.D.

Daniel Moon, 2022, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Instructor of Biology in Residence. Binghamton University, B.A.; University of South Florida, M.S., Ph.D. 

Jamie Moon, 2022, Instructor of Biology in Residence. Eckerd College, B.S.; University of South Florida, M.S.

Antonio Morgan, 2023. Assistant Professor of Physics in Residence. Xavier University of Louisiana, B.S.; University of New Orleans, M.S., Ph.D.

Sherri Jeakins Morris, 2000, Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Professor of Biology. San Diego State University, B.S., M.S.; Ohio State University, Ph.D.

Libin Mou, 1996, Professor of Mathematics. Sichuan University, B.S., M.S.; Rice University, Ph.D.

Jo Muller, 2022, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Western Illinois University, B.S.; University of St. Francis, M.S.N.; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, D.N.P.

Jim Muncy, 2017, Professor of Marketing. Texas Tech University, B.A., Ph.D.

Anyssa Murphy, 2025, Assistant Professor of English. Marshall University, B.A.; University of South Carolina, M.A., Ph.D.

Devin Murphy, 2012, Professor of English. St. Bonaventure University, B.A., M.A.; Colorado State, M.F.A.; University of Nebraska, Ph.D. 

Lakwan Murphy, Military Science.

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Kalyani Nair, 2008, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Cochin University of Science and Technology, B.S.; Drexel University, Ph.D.

Ollie Nanyes, 1991, Professor of Mathematics. U.S. Naval Academy, B.S.; University of Texas, Ph.D.

Adrienne Nelson, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Bradley University, B.S., M.S., D.N.P.

Christie Nelson, 2021, Assistant Professor of Counseling.  State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A.; Gardner-Webb University, M.A., Ed.S., The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Ph.D.

Sara Baker Netzley, 2005, Professor of Communication. Wartburg College, B.A.; University of Illinois, M.A.; Southern Illinois University, Ph.D.

Lee A. Newton, 1999, Associate Professor of English. Bradley University, B.A.; George Mason University, M.F.A.

Mehdi Nezami, 2019, Assistant Professor of Marketing. Isfahan University of Technology, B.S.; K.N.Toosi University of Technology, M.S.; HEC Paris, Ph.D.

Chigozie (Andy) Ngwaba, 2020, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance. Abia State University, B.S.; Ohio University, M.S.; Northern Illinois University, M.S., Ph.D.

John Nielsen, 2014, Associate Professor of History. Augsburg College, B.A.; University of Chicago, M.A., Ph.D.

Jessica Nigg, 2013, Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. Eastern Illinois University, B.S., M.S.; Iowa State University, Ph.D.

Christos Nikolopoulos, 1987, Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. University of Athens, B.S.; Michigan State University, M.S.; Colorado State University, M.S., Ph.D.

Tegan Nusser, 2022, Assistant Professor of Education. Kansas State University, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.

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Matthew O'Brien, 2004, Professor of Marketing. Purdue University, B.A.; Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville, M.B.A.; University of Oklahoma, Ph.D.

Kelley Obringer, 2025, Associate Professor of Nursing in Residence. Millikin University, B.S.N., M.S.N; Illinois State University, Ph.D.

David Olds, 2012, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. Iowa State University, B.S., M.S.; Kansas State University, Ph.D. 

Isaac Oliver, 2013, Professor of World Languages and Cultures. Anareus University, B.A., M.A.; University of Michigan, M.A., Ph.D.

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Thomas Palakeel, 1993, Associate Professor of English. Loyola College, The University of Madras, B.A.; University of Kerala-India, M.A.; Eastern Washington University, M.F.A.; University of North Dakota, Ph.D.

Angelica Perdue, 2018, Instructor of Management Information Systems in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.

Johanna Pershing, 2023. Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. Bradley University, B.S.; Florida State, M.F.A.

Melissa Peterson, 2001, Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. Bradley University, B.S.P.T.; University of Indianapolis, M.S.H.S. University of Illinois, Ph.D.

Renee Pierce, 2016, Assistant Professor of Nursing. Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, B.S.N., M.S.N.; Bradley University, D.N.P.

Tehmina Pirzada, 2025, Assistant Professor of English. Kinnaird College, M. Phil; Purdue University, Ph.D.

Melvy R. Portocarrero, 1999, Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures. Knox College, B.A.; University of Iowa, M.A., Ph.D.

Robert Prescott, 1991, Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Associate Professor of English. University of Illinois, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.

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Valerie Ragon, 2017, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.N.; University of Illinois at Chicago, M.S.N.

Ryan Reed, 2015, Associate Professor of Political Science and Law. University of Southern California, B.A.; University of California-Davis, Ph.D.

Sokonie Reed, 2011, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P.

Megan Remmel, 2016, Associate Professor of Political Science and Law. Furman University, B.A., University of Illinois, M.A., Ph.D.

Julie A. Reyer, 2002, Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. University of Illinois, B.S.; Carnegie Mellon University, M.E.; University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ph.D.

Juan Rios Vega, 2016, Associate Professor of Education. University of Panama City, Panama, B.A.; University of North Carolina at Greensboro, M.A., Ph.D.

Dawn C. Roberts, 1993, Associate Professor of Psychology. Augustana College, B.A.; University of Iowa, M.S., Ph.D.

Kelly Ryan Roos, 1993, Professor of Economics and Finance. Bradley University, B.S.; Iowa State University, Ph.D.

Treye Rosenberger, 2025, Assistant Professor of Counseling in Residence. University of Iowa, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Elizabeth Rosenzweig, 2024, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders in Residence. Texas Christian University, B.S.; Fontbonne University, M.S.; Columbia University, Ph.D.

Heidi Rottier, 2001, Instructor of Marketing in Residence. Bradley University, B.S., M.B.A.

Kyra Rudy, 2025, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Cleveland State University, B.S.; Northwestern University, Ph.D.

Leslie A. Russell, 2017.  Lecturer of English in Residence.  Illinois State University, B.A., M.A.

Sangjin Ryu, 2025, Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Seoul National University, B.A.. M.S.; Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Ph.D.

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Saeed Saboury, 1989, Associate Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. University of Tehran, B.S.; University of London, Imperial College, M.Sc., Ph.D.

Patricia Saleeby, 2020, Professor of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work. Oberlin College, B.A., Casewestern Reserve University, M.S.S.A., Washington University Ph.D.

Valerie San Juan, 2018.  Assistant Professor of Psychology.  University of Calgary, B.S., M.S.; Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, Ph.D.

Laura Satterfield, 2019, Assistant Professor of Physics in Residence. Beloit College, B.A., Portland State University, M.S., Ph.D.

Kerrie Schattler, 2005, Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. Wayne State University, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Udo Schnupf, 2014, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. University of Siegen, Germany, M.S.; Emory University, Ph.D.

Amy L. Scott, 2006, Associate Professor of History. University of Tulsa, B.S., B.A., M.A.; University of New Mexico, Ph.D.

Arijit Sengupta, 2016,  Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  University of Calcutta, B.S.; The City University of New York, M.A., Ph.D.

Kathy Shapley, 2022, Professor of Communication Science Disorders. Austin State University, B.S.; University of Houston, M.A.; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.A., Ph.D.

Iqbal Shareef, 1984, Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. Osmania University, Hyd., India, B.S., M.S.; Illinois Institute of Technology, Ph.D.

Prasad Shastry, 1991, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Technology. Bangalore University, B.S.; Indian Institute of Technology, India, M.S., Ph.D.

Mai Singh, 2023, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. University of Texas at Arlington, B.S., B.S.N., M.S., M.S.N.; Bradley University, D.N.P.

Amit Sinha, 2008, Professor of Economics and Finance. Patna University, B.Sc.; ICFAI Business School PGDBA, (M.B.A.); Kent State University, Ph.D.

Jobie L. Skaggs, 1999, Associate Provost and Professor of Education. Idaho State University, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

Evan Smith, 2025, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Purchase College, B.A.; University of Texas-Dallas, M.S., Ph.D.

Karin Smith, 2017, Associate Professor of Nursing. The University of Iowa, B.S.N.; The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Nursing, M.S.N.; OSF Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, D.N.P.

Mahmood Soltani, 2018, Associate Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering. Shahid Beheshti University B.S., Amirkabir University of Technology, M.S., University of Texas, M.S., Clemson University, Ph.D.

David Spelman, 2017, Associate Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering. Florida Gulf Coast University, B.S., University of Florida Ph.D.

Patricia Starkey, 2022, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science in Residence. Iowa State University, B.S.; Bradley University, DPT.

Paul R. Stephens, 2000, Associate Dean of the Foster College of Business, Professor of Management Information Systems. Illinois State University, B.S.; Bradley University, M.B.A.; University of Cincinnati, Ph.D.

Travis Stern, 2013, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Ph.D.

H. Fisher Stolz, 1994, Professor of Art and Design. University of Georgia, B.F.A., M.F.A.

Naomi Stover, 2006, Associate Professor of Biology. New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, B.S.; University of California, Irvine, Ph.D.

Andrew J. Strubhar, 1993, Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. Wheaton College, B.S.; Northwestern University Medical School, B.S.P.T.; Bradley University, M.A.; Illinois State University, Ph.D.

Kevin R. Swafford, 2001, Professor of English. San Francisco State University, B.A.; New York University, M.A.; University of Rhode Island, Ph.D.

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Maya Tarter, 2017. Instructor of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work in Residence.  University of Illinois at Chicago, B.A.; University of Missouri, M.S.

Fariborz Tayyari, 1985, Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Technology. Iranian Institute of Advanced Accounting. Tehran, Iran, B.A.; Sul Ross State University, M.B.A.; New Mexico State University, M.S.; Texas Tech University, Ph.D., P.E.

Shannon Tebben-Sandoval, 2023, Instructor of Communication in Residence. University of Illinois, B.A.; Bradley University, M.A.

Saratu Terreno, 2020, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction. University of Jos, B.S.; Heriot-Watt University, M.S.; Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D.

Mathew Timm, 1989, Professor of Mathematics. Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A.; Illinois State University, M.S.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.

Shannon Timpe, 2011, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering. University of Illinois, B.S.; University of California at Berkeley, M.S., Ph.D.

Aurea Toxqui-Garay, 2008, Associate Dean of Diversity and Innovation in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor of History. Universidad Iberoamericana, B.A., M.A., University of Arizona, Ph.D.

Gerald Tupper, 2021, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Millikin University, B.S.; Bradley University, B.S.N.; Western Governors University M.S.N.

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Anna Ullmann, 2019, Associate Professor of English. Kalamazoo College B.A.; Loyola University M.A., PhD.

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Anna Viviani, 2023, Professor of Counseling. Bradley University, B.S., M.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.

Rachel Vollmer, 2016, Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. Bradley University, B.S.; Eastern Illinois University, M.S.; University of Connecticut, Ph.D.

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Steve Walker, 2021, Instructor of Management and Leadership in Residence. University of Missouri, B.S.; Bradley University, M.B.A.

Yun Wang, 2011, Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems. Wuhan University, B.S.; University of Cincinnati, Ph.D.

Jeffrey Wanko, 2025, Dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences, Professor of Education. Miami University, B.S., M.A.; Michigan State University, Ph.D.

Dillon Ward, 2023, Assistant Professor of Communication. Western Kentucky University, B.A.; University of Kentucky, M.F.A. 

Jada Warmick, 2022, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Eastern Illinois University, B.S., Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, B.S.N., Spring Arbor University, M.S.N.

Jamie Way, 2017, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Health Science. Bradley University, B.S., D.P.T.

William Waychunas, 2023. Assistant Professor of Education. Marquette University, B.A.; University of Michigan, Ph.D.

Laurence Weinzimmer, 1993, Professor of Management and Leadership. Bradley University, B.A., M.B.A.; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Ph.D.

Bridget Welker, 2015, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. OSF College of Nursing, B.S.N.; University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, M.S.N.-F.N.P.

Dannielle Wentzel, 2017.  Lecturer of Chemistry and Biochemistry in Residence.  Indiana University, B.A.; Bradley University, M.A.

Quentin Wherfel, 2018, Associate Professor of Education. Northeastern Illinois University, B.A.; National-Louis University, M.Ed.; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, C.A.S., Ph.D.

Sarah Whetston, 2014, Associate Professor of Sociology, Criminology, and Social Work. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, B.A.

Elizabeth Wiemers, 2022, Assistant Professor of Psychology. Elmhurst College, B.S.; Purdue University, M.S., Ph.D.

Brent Wiley, 2016, Associate Professor of Interactive Media. University of Kansas, B.A.; Savannah College of Art and Design, M.F.A.

Gary N. Will, 2000, Professor of Art and Design. Southport College, N.W.R.A.C.; Doncaster College, T.D.L.B.; Leeds Metropolitan University (England), M.A.

Christopher Williams, 2010, Professor and Founding Chair of Criminal Justice Studies. Wright State University, B.A.; California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D.

John A. Williams, 1997, Professor of History. University of North Carolina, B.A.; University of Michigan, M.A., Ph.D.

Jonathan Williams, 2014, Lecturer of Computer Science and Information Systems, Swarthore College, B.A., Duke University, J.D., Radley University M.S.

Kristy Willis, 2023, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Construction in Residence. Bradley University, B.S.; University of Missouri- Rolla, M.S.

Debra Wise, 2025, Assistant Professor of Nursing in Residence. Illinois Valley Community College, A.D.N.; Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing, B.S.N.; Walden University, M.S.N.

Kristen Woods, 2011, Lecturer of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Millikin University, B.S.; Georgia Institute of Technology, Ph.D.

Demetrice Worley, 1988, Professor of English. Bradley University, B.A.; University of Illinois, M.A.; Illinois State University, Ph.D.

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Larry Xue, 1997, Professor of Mathematics. Shandong University, P.R. China, B.S., M.S.; University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D.

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Se Jeong Yang, 2017, Associate Professor of Education. Chinju National University of Education, B.Ed.; Pusan National University, M.Ed.; Middlebury College, M.A., The Ohio State University, M.A., Ph.D.

Daniel Yee, 2021.  Assistant Professor of Mathematics.  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.

Christopher Yencha, 2020, Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance. Christopher Newport University, B.A.; West Virginia University Ph.D.

John Yoo, 2010, Professor of Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technology. Korea University, B.S.; Seoul National University, M.S.; Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D.

Jacob Young, 2015, Associate Professor of Management Information Systems. Louisiana Tech University, D.B.A.; Henderson State University, B.S., M.B.A.

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Jason Zaborowski, 2006, Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures. Messiah College, B.A.; Arizona State University, M.A.; The Catholic University of America, Ph.D.

Haoran (Shawn) Zheng, 2018, Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems - Business Analytics. North China University of Technology, B.S.; Kennesaw State University, B.S.; Florida International University, M.S.; Florida State University, M.S., Ph.D.

Library Faculty

Xiaotian Chen, 2002, Electronic Services Librarian, with rank of Professor. Nanjing University, China, B.A., Graduate Diploma; University of Central Oklahoma, M.A.; University of Oklahoma, M.L.I.S.

Margaret Frazier, 1998, Temporary Access Services Librarian, with rank of Instructor. St. Cloud State University, B.E.S.; University of Texas, Austin, M.L.I.S.

Michelle R. Nielsen Ott, 2021, Science/Health Sciences Librarian, with the rank of Assistant Professor. University of Northern Iowa, B.A.; Vanderbilt University, M.T.S.; University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, M.L.I.S.

Christina Norton, 2020, Online Learning Librarian, with the rank of Assistant Professor. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, A.A.; University of Georgia, B.F.A.; University of Illinois, M.L.I.S.

M. Todd Spires, 2004, Executive Director/Collection Development Librarian, with rank of Professor. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, B.A.; Indiana University, M.L.S.

Jennifer A. W. Stubbs, 2022, Instruction and Outreach Librarian, with rank of Assistant Professor. New Mexico State University, B.A., M.S.; San Jose State University, M.L.S.

Libby Tronnes, 2021, Head of Special Collections, with the rank of Associate Professor. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, B.A.; University of Wisconsin-Madison, M.A., Ph.D.