2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Faculty

Faculty

(Date after name indicates year appointed to faculty)

Sam Allen, (2022), Assistant Professor of Communication Studies; B.A. University of Wyoming (2010), M.A. University of Wyoming (2014), Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh (2022).

Inigo Arroniz, (2019), Assistant Professor of Business; Licentiate in Administrative Studies and Business Management University of Navarre (1997), Ph.D. University of Central Florida (2007).

Thomas J. Badey, (1998), Professor of Political Science; B.S. University of Maryland (1986), M.A. University of South Florida (1987), Ph.D. Universitaet Heidelberg (1993).

Massimo Bardi, (2013), Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience; B.S. University of Pisa, Italy (1993), M.S. University of Pisa, Italy (1994), Ph.D. University of Cagliari, Italy (1998).

Tara Barricella, (2025), Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.A. William Peace University (2018), M.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2021), Ph.D. Florida State University (2025).

Alisha Beale, (2025), Visiting Assistant Professor of Business; B.A. University of Virginia (2018), M.P.H. University of Virginia (2019), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (2023).

Ruth J. Beerman, (2016), Associate Professor of Communication Studies; B.A. Mercer University (2004), M.A. University of Northern Iowa (2009), Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2015).

Lauren Cohen Bell, (1999), Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs and James L. Miller Professor in Political Science; B.A. The College of Wooster (1994), M.A. The University of Oklahoma (1997), Ph.D. The University of Oklahoma (1999).

Timothy Berge, (2021), Lecturer in McGraw-Page Lbrary; B.A. University of Idaho (2011), M.LS. Indiana University (2016), M.A. Virginia Commonwealth University (2021).

Mathias D. Bergmann, (2004), Isaac Newton Vaughan Professor in History and Professor of History; B.S. Eastern Oregon University (1998), M.A. Washington State University (2000), Ph.D. Washington State University (2004).

E. Raymond Berry, (1982), Professor of Art; B.A. University of Virginia (1971), M.F.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1975).

Chirashree Bhattacharya, (2003), Associate Professor of Mathematics; B. Tech. Indian Institute of Technology (1993), M.S. Carnegie Mellon University (1997), Ph.D. University of Virginia (2003).

Denise L. Bissler, (2003), Professor of Sociology and Criminology; B.A. The University of Akron (1994), M.A. The University of Akron (1997), Ph.D. North Carolina State University (2003).

Donelle Boose, (2022), Assistant Professor of History and Black Studies; B.A. The University of North Carolina (2006), M.P.S. Cornell University (2011), Ph.D. American University (2022).

María José Bordera-Amérigo, (2004), Associate Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies; B.A. Universidad de Alicante (1995), M.A. University of Pennsylvania (2000), Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania (2004).

Susan Borowski, (2018), Senior Lecturer in Chemistry; B.S Randolph-Macon College (2007), Ph.D. The University of Arizona (2014).

Eugene Harold Breitenberg, Jr., (2005), Professor of Religious Studies; B.A. College of William & Mary (1977), M.M. The Catholic University of America (1983), M.Div. Union Theological Seminary in Virginia (1991), Ph.D. Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education (2004).

Amy G. Brown, (2016), Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre; B.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (1989), M.F.A. Syracuse University (2002)

Timothy A. Brown, (2008), Associate Professor of Religious Studies; B.A. Wabash College (1987),M.A. New York University (1991), M. Phil. Syracuse University (1995), Ph.D. Syracuse University (2006).

Elizabeth Burmester, (2024), Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies; B.A. Franklin & Marshall College (2010), Ph.D. Boston University (2017).

Elliot Burton, (2021), Lecturer in Biology; B.S. James Madison University (2011); M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2016).

Jen Cadwallader, (2009), A. G. Ingram Professor in English and Professor of English; B.A. Alfred University (2001), M.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2003), Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2009).

Yixuan Cai, (2023), Visiting Assistant Professor of Asian Studies; B.A. Nanjing University (2017), M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison (2019).

Denver Casey, (2023), Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics; B.A. University of South Florida (2013), M.A. George Mason University (2017), Ph.D. George Mason University (2023).

David A. Clark, (2008), Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Oxford University (2001), Ph.D. University of California (2008).

Brian Coffill, (2018), Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Ensembles; B.A. University of Connecticut (2008),B.S. University of Connecticut (2008), M.M. University of Illinois (2015), D.M.A. University of Maryland (2018).

David Cohen, (2021), Lecturer in Accounting; B.S. Brooklyn College (1986), M.S. Rutgers University (2020).

Joan L. Conners, (2003), Charles J. Potts Professor in Social Sciences and Professor of Communication Studies; B.A. Marquette University (1989), M.A. Marquette University (1991), Ph.D. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (2001).

Dyanis Conrad, (2022), Assistant Professor of Education; B.A. Virginia Tech (2000), M.A. Virginia Tech (2010), Ph.D. Virginia Tech (2016).

Courtney Corboy, (2022), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S. Longwood University (2014), M.S. Radford University (2017).

Stephanie Coster, (2016), Associate Professor of Biology; B.S. Trinity University (2002), M.S. University of New Hampshire (2008), Ph.D. University of New Hampshire (2013).

Kimberly Cox, (2020), Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S. University of Virginia (2003); M.A. University of Texas (2005); Ph.D. University of Virginia (2012)

Sarah E. Cribbs, (2014), Associate Professor of Sociology; B.A. Roanoke College (1999), M.A. University of Louisville (2001), Ph.D. University of Oregon (2011).

Marisa R. Cull, (2008), Jean Renner Short Professor in the Liberal Arts and Professor of English; B.A. Capital University (2002), M.A. The Ohio State University (2004), Ph.D. The Ohio State University (2008).

Zachary Cullingsworth, (2020), Assistant Professor of Engineering; B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2016); M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2019); Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (2020)

Karol Czuba, (2025), Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A. University of Durham (2009), M.Sc. University of Oxford (2010), Ph.D. University of Toronto (2019).

James M. Doering, (1999), Shelton H. Short III Professor in the Liberal Arts and Professor of Music; B.M. The College of Wooster (1990), M.M. University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1992), Ph.D. Washington University in St. Louis (1998).

Rachele Dominguez, (2011), Professor of Physics; B.S. College of William & Mary (2002), M.S. University of Washington (2004), Ph.D. Boston University (2010).

Maha Elouni, (2022), Assistant Professor of Computer Science; B.S. National School of Computer Science, Tunisia (2012), M.S. National School of Computer Science, Tunisia (2012), M.S. Virginia Tech (2015); Ph.D. Virginia Tech (2021).

Mine Eren, (2002), Professor of German and Film Studies; M.A. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (1992), M.A. Brown University (1995), Ph.D. Brown University (1999).

Mehmet Ezer, (2018), Associate Professor of Economics; B.S. Middle East Technical University (2009), M.A. KOC University (2012), Ph.D. Boston College (2018).

Nancy Falciani-White, (2016), Director of the McGraw-Page Library and Professor; B.A. Wheaton College (2004), M.S. University of Illinois (2007), Ed.D. Northern Illinois University (2013).

Melanie Fennell, (2015), Associate Professor of Economics; B.A. Stonehill College (2007), M.Sc. University College of London (2008), Ph.D. George Washington University (2014).

Michael R. Fischbach, (1992), Professor of History; B.A. Northwestern University (1980), M.A. Georgetown University (1986), Ph.D. Georgetown University (1992).

James A. Foster, (1998), Paul H. Wornom, M.D. Professor in the Biological Sciences and Professor of Biology; B.S. Lebanon Valley College (1986), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1993).

Brittany Freelin, (2022), Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology; B.A. Christopher Newport University (2014), M.A. Pennsylvania State University (2018), Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University (2022).

Elliott B. Fullmer, (2013), Professor of Political Science; B.S. Villanova University (2005), M.A. Georgetown University (2010), Ph.D. Georgetown University (2013).

Kimberly M. Gerecke, (2017), Associate Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience; B.S. Muskingum College (1994), M.A. University of Richmond (1997), Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham (2004).

Scott Michael Girdner, (2011), Lecturer in Philosophy and Religious Studies; B.A. Virginia Commonwealth University (2001), M.A. Boston University (2004), Ph.D. Boston University (2010).

Robin M. Givens, (2016), Associate Professor of Computer Science; B.S. University of Richmond (2006), M.S. College of William & Mary (2014), Ph.D. College of William & Mary (2018).

Gary Glick, (2024), Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.S. Drake University (2006), M.A. University of Missouri (2011), Ph.D. University of Missouri (2014).

Charles Gowan, (1996), Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies; A.S. Herkimer County Community College (1982),B.S. State University of New York (1982), M.S. Michigan State University (1984), Ph.D. Colorado State University (1995).

Erich Grant, (2020), Physician Assistant Program Director and Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1999); M.M.S. Wake Forest University School Medicine (2004)

Jill Grant, (2020), Associate Dean for Student Support, Director of the Higgins Academic Center, and Associate Professor; B.S. College of William & Mary (2001); B.A. College of William & Mary (2001); M.S. James Madison University (2003); M.M.S. Wake Forest University School Medicine (2005)

Nora S. Green, (2004), Professor of Chemistry; B.S. Eckerd College (1996), Ph.D. The University of California, Los Angeles (2001).

Melanie Gubbels Bupp, (2009), Professor of Biology; B.S. Creighton University (2000), Ph.D. University of Colorado (2005).

Deanna Harding, (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S. University of Mary Washington (1999), B.S.N. Virginia Commonwealth University (2000), M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2001).

Stephan Hassam, (2024), Visiting Assistant Professor of Archaeology and Classics; B.A. Loyola University (2012), M.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2017), Ph.D. University of South Florida (2023).

Sam Henry, (2024), Assistant Professor of Computer Science; B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2009), M.Eng. Cornell University (2010), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (2019).

Barry Hewett, (2024), Lecturer in Psychology; B.A. East Carolina University (1986), M.A. East Carolina University (1989).

Nadhira Hill, (2023), Assistant Professor of Archaeology and Classics; B.A. RandolphMacon College (2016), Ph.D. University of Michigan (2023)

Jill Horohoe, (2021), Lecturer in History; B.A. Canisius College (2001), M.A. State University of New York at Buffalo (2003), Ph.D. Arizona State University (2011).

Benjamin I. Huff, (2006), Professor of Philosophy; B.A. Brigham Young University (1996), M.A. University of Notre Dame (2000), Ph.D. University of Notre Dame (2006).

Antonio Hunt, (2022), Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities; B.A. Morehouse College (1999), M.M. Georgia State University (2006), D.M.A. University of Oklahoma (2019).

Nazneen Khan, (2018), Professor of Sociology; B.S. Brigham Young University (2001), M.S. Brigham Young University (2004), Ph.D. University of Maryland (2011).

Kristen J. Klaaren, (1994), Macon and Joan Brock Professor in Psychology and Professor of Psychology; B.A. Hope College (1987), M.A. University of Iowa (1989), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1993).

Sarah Kulzer, (2025), Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology; B.S. Old Dominion University (2014), M.A. Old Dominion University (2016), Ph.D. Old Dominion University (2021).

Matthew LaFont, (2020), Assistant Professor of Business; B.B.A. University of Texas at Austin, M.B.A and M.S.B.A. Texas Tech University (2012), Ph.D. Texas Tech University (2019)

Emily Laker, (2025), Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S.N. MidAmerica Nazarene University (2008), M.P.H. The University of Kansas (2012), M.S.N. Duke University School of Nursing (2022), D.N.P. Duke University School of Nursing (2024).

Steven D. Lang, (1987), Edward W. Seese Professor in Business and Economics and Professor of Economics; B.A. University of Pittsburgh (1982), M.A. University of Pittsburgh (1985), Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh (1990).

Kate Laws, (2022), Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S. Clemson University (2009), Ph.D. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2016).

Grace E. Lim-Fong, (2009), Stephen H. Watts Professor in the Physical Sciences and Professor of Biology; B.S. University of California, Berkeley (1998), Ph.D. University of California, San Diego (2004).

Matthew Lindia, (2025), Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication Studies; B.A. Wheaton College (2018), M.A. Georgetown University (2020), Ph.D. Duquesne University (2025).

Scott London, (2001), Associate Professor of Anthropology; B.A. Vassar College (1985), M.A. University of Arizona (1991), Ph.D. University of Arizona (1999).

April D. Marchetti, (2001), Professor of Chemistry; B.S. Randolph-Macon College (1997), Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University (2001).

Laurie A. Massery, (2012), Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies; B.A. University of Massachusetts (1999), M.A. University of Massachusetts (2004), Ph.D. University of Florida (2009).

April C. Mattei, (2015), Senior Lecturer in Chemistry; B.S. Randolph-Macon College (2010), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (2016).

Kelly McClure, (2024), Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S. The University of Tennessee (2000), B.S.N. Western Governors University (2018), M.S.N. Western Governors University (2020).

Erin McDonnell-Jones, (2023), Associate Professor of Education; B.S. Pennsylvania State University (2008), M.A. West Chester University of Pennsylvania (2011), Ed.D. Wilmington University (2015)

James T. McLeskey, Jr., (2015), Professor of Engineering; B.S. College of William & Mary (1986), M.S. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1989), Ph.D. University of Virginia (2003).

John W. McManus, (2014), Executive Assistant to the President and Associate Professor of Computer Science; B.A. Randolph-Macon College (1984), M.S. College of William & Mary (1986), Ph.D. College of William & Mary (1992).

Richard J. Meagher, Jr., (2009), Professor of Political Science; B.A. Muhlenberg College (1993), M.A. City University of New York (2003), Ph.D. City University of New York (2008).

Rebecca R. Michelsen, (2005), Professor of Chemistry; B.A. Occidental College (1996), Ph.D. University of Minnesota (2002).

Alyssa Mikytuck, (2021), Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.A. University of Virginia (2013), M.P.A. and M.P.P. Georgetown University (2017), Ph.D. Georgetown University (2020).

Carlos U. Montiel, (2025), Lecturer in Spanish and Hispanic Studies; B.A. Metropolitan Autonomous University (2006), Ph.D. Western University (2011).

Todd S. Munson, (2003), Professor of Asian Studies; B.A. University of Massachusetts (1991), M.A. Indiana University (2000), Ph.D. Indiana University (2004).

Nthemba C. Mutua-Mambo, (2018), Associate Professor of Communication Studies; B.A. Moi University (2002), M.A. Kean University (2007), Ph.D. University of New Mexico (2017).

Bartolo A. Natoli, (2014), Professor of Classics; B.A. University of Richmond (2007), M.A. University of Texas at Austin (2009), M.Ed. Colorado State University (2012), Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin (2014).

Rance D. Necaise, (2013), Associate Professor of Computer Science; B.S. The University of Southern Mississippi (1989), M.S. The University of Southern Mississippi (1991), Ph.D. College of William & Mary (1998).

Yoshiko Paris, (2016), Senior Lecturer in Asian Studies; B.A. Ferris University (2005), M.A. Michigan State University (2021).

Susan W. Parker, (2004), Associate Provost and Registrar and Professor of Psychology; B.A. University of Richmond (1997), Ph.D. University of Minnesota (2002).

Amber Peacock, (2013), Associate Professor of Education; B.A. Texas Tech University (1991), M.S. Texas Tech University (1993), M.Ed. James Madison University (1995), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (2015).

Michael Peroni, (2025), Lecturer in Business; M.B.A. Lynn University (2010).

Thomas Peyser, (1994), Professor of English; A.B. Harvard University (1984), M.A. University of Virginia (1987), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1992).

Donald C. Polaski, (2013), Associate Professor of Religious Studies; B.A. Furman University (1986), M.A. Duke University (1987), M.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1990), Ph.D. Duke University (1997).

Laurie A. Preston, (2005), Head of Reference in the McGraw-Page Library and Associate Professor; B.A. State University of New York at Albany (1984), M.S. Simmons College (1989).

Benjamin S. Ramage, (2013), Associate Professor of Biology; B.S. University of Massachusetts (2001), Ph.D. University of California (2011).

Morgan Randolph, (2022), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; Doctor of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University (2012).

Patricia Reagan, (2008), Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies; B.A. Hood College (2002), M.A. University of Virginia (2004), Ph.D. University of Virginia (2008).

Renee Reisenweaver, (2021), Lecturer in Physics; B.S. Grove City College (1992), M.S. The College of William and Mary (1994).

Evan Reynolds, (2025), Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.S. University of Virginia (2012), B.A. University of Virginia (2012), Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (2017).

Adrian C. Rice, (1999), Dorothy and Muscoe Garnett Professor in Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics; B.S. University College, London (1992), M.S. King’s College, London (1993), Ph.D. Middlesex University (1997).

Cedar Riener, (2009), Professor of Psychology; B.A. Harvard University (1998), Ph.D. University of Virginia (2007).

Michelle Rittenhouse, (2012), Senior Lecturer in Mathematics; B.S. University of Pittsburgh (1989), M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2008).

Ellen Robertson, (2022), Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000), M.S. Spalding University (2006), Ph.D. University of Mississippi (2019).

Raina Stefanova Robeva, (2015), Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Sofia University (1983), M.S. Sofia University (1985), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1997).

Michael Rodruck, (2021), Assistant Professor of Physics and Astrophysics; B.S., University of Washington (2009), Ph.D. Penn State University (2021).

Thomas C. Rose, (2018), Associate Professor of Classics; B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2000), M.A. East Carolina University (2004), M.A. University of Iowa (2010), Ph.D. University of Iowa (2015).

Alisa J. Rosenthal, (2019), Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Political Science; B.A. Beloit College (1994), M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison (1995), Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison (2001).

Cynthia Rubenstein, (2018), Founding Chair of the Nursing Department and Professor of Nursing; B.S.N. University of Virginia (1992), M.S.N. Virginia Commonwealth University (1997), Ph.D. Villanova University (2010).

Nicholas J. Ruppel, (2013), Professor of Biology; B.S. Miami (OH) University (2001), Ph.D. Indiana University (2008).

John Salley, (2022), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S. Randolph-Macon College (1976), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (1980), M.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (1996).

Jeremy Sauer, (2021), Medical Director and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2003), M.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (2007).

Ray C. Schmidt, (2017), Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S. South Dakota State University (2005), M.S. Texas A&M University (2008), Ph.D. Tulane University (2014).

Serge Schreiner, (1986), Dudley P. and Patricia C. Jackson Professor in Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry; B.S. Miami University (1980), Ph.D. Clarkson University (1990).

Sarah Scoles, (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S.N. Lewis Clark State College (2014), M.S.N. Grant Canyon University (2019).

Lori Shelton, (2021), Director of Preclinical Education and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S. James Madison University (2002), M.S. Wake Forest University of Medicine (2006).

Rebecca Shepherd, (2023), Lecturer in Biology; B.A. University of Tennessee-Knoxville (1989), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1996).

Edward D. Showalter, (2001), Professor of Business; B.A. Randolph-Macon College (1984), M.B.A. Virginia Commonwealth University (1990), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (1997).

Paul J. Sikkar, (2011), Instructor of Accounting; B.S. George Mason University (1988), M.B.A. James Madison University (1990).

Kathryn Simms, (2024), Assistant Professor of Business and Accounting; B.S. The University of Alabama (1987), M.T.A. The University of Alabama (1988), Ph.D. The University of Georgia (1996), Ph.D. Old Dominion University (2010).

Justin Smith, (2023), Assistant Professor of English and Black Studies; B.A. Canisius College (2017), M.A. Pennsylvania State University (2019), Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University (2023).

Kristina M. Soric, (2018), Senior Lecturer in Spanish and Hispanic Studies; B.A. University of Toledo (2008), M.A. The Ohio State University (2012), Ph.D. The Ohio State University (2017).

Collin Sprenker, (2025), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S. Florida State University (2011), M.S.P.A.S. Stony Brook University (2015).

Traci L. Stevens, (2004), Professor of Biology; B.S. University of Northern Iowa (1993), Ph.D. Washington University in St. Louis (1998).

Brian Sutton, (2005), Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Virginia Tech (2001), Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005).

Elias Taylor-Cornejo, (2020), Assistant Professor of Biology; B.A. University of Colorado, Boulder (2010), Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley (2016)

Sandrine F. Teixidor, (2004), Professor of French; Université de Paris VII (1996), M.A. Ohio University (1998), Ph.D. Duke University (2004).

Evie Terrono, (1990), Professor of Art History; B.A. University of Crete (1984), M.A. Queens College (1986), Ph.D. The City University of New York (2001).

John D. Thoburn, (2003), Garnett-Lambert Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry; B.S. Haverford College (1984), M.S. University of California (1988), Ph.D. University of California (1991).

Anne R. Throckmorton, (2008), Associate Professor of History; B.A. University of Virginia (1986), M.A. Emerson College (1988), M.A. University of Virginia (2005), Ph.D. University of Virginia (2011).

La Toria H. Tookes, (2017), Senior Lecturer in Computer Science; B.S. Georgia Southwestern State University (1986), M.S. Nova Southeastern University (1999), Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University (2011).

Laura Tudor, (2022), Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S. University of Virginia (2012), M.MS. Northwestern University (2016).

Christine Turner, (2022), Clinical Professor of Nursing; B.A. University of Virginia (1988), M.S.N. Virginia Commonwealth University (2001), Ph.D. University of Phoenix (2015).

Laura A. Vasel, (2019), Assistant Director of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing; B.S.N. College of New Jersey (1996), M.S.N. Virginia Commonwealth University (2002), Ph.D. Mercer University (2020).

Robert Volpicelli, (2015), Professor of English; B.A. Ithaca College (2009), M.A. The Pennsylvania State University (2011), Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University (2014).

Laura Jo-Han Wen, (2017), Associate Professor of Chinese; B.A. National Taiwan University (2006), M.A. National Chengchi University (2010), M.A. University of Wisconsin-Madison (2012), Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison (2016).

Kelley Wilson, (2025), Clinical Professor of Nursing; B.S.N. Marymount University (1987), M.S.N. Marymount University (1989), D.N.P. The George Washington University (2015).

Deonna Woolard, (1999), Professor of Physics; B.S. Bethany College (1992), M.S. College of William & Mary (1994), Ph.D. College of William & Mary (1999).

Lynda W. Wright, (2005), Head of Technical Services in the McGraw-Page Library and Professor; B.A. University of the South (1981), M.A. University of Virginia (1983), M.S. Columbia University (1987).

Berina Yerkic-Husejnovic, (2023), Assistant Professor of Business; B.A., B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (2003). M.B.A. Averett University (2006). D.B.A. Walden University (2017).

Diana Yesbeck, (2012), Associate Professor of Education; B.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (1988), M.Ed. University of Virginia (2004), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (2011).

Zizi Zhang, (1995), Head of Media and Instructional Support and Director of Instructional Technology in the McGraw-Page Library and Associate Professor; B.A. Nanjing University (1988), M.A. The University of Iowa (1994), M.A. The University of Iowa (1995).

Professors Emeriti

Joseph Beatty, (1983), Professor of Philosophy; B.A. LaSalle College (1963), M.A. Johns Hopkins University (1964), M.A. Haverford College (1966), Ph.D. Northwestern University (1972).

Austin Francis Xavier Bishop, (1964), Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Randolph- Macon College (1962), M.S. University of Utah (1964).

Kimberly C. Borchard, (2009), Associate Professor of Spanish; B.A. Ohio University (2000), M.A. Ohio University (2001), Ph.D. University of Chicago (2009).

Jennifer E. Bruce, (1999), Associate Professor of Education; B.S. Murray State University (1969), M.Ed. University of Louisville (1972), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (1995).

Benjamin A. Burrell, (1986), Associate Professor of Computer Science; B.A. College of the Holy Cross (1964), M.S. The Ohio State University (1966), Ph.D. The Ohio State University (1975), M.S. Virginia Commonwealth University (1985).

John McKesson Camp II, (1995), Stavros Niarchos Professor of Classics Emeritus; B.A. Harvard University (1968), M.A. Princeton University (1972), Ph.D. Princeton University (1977).

Brenda M. Davis, (1985), Professor of Education; B.A. University of Richmond (1977), M.A. University of Richmond (1979), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (1982).

Amy Vanderlyn deGraff, (1978), Professor of French; B.A. University of Michigan (1964), M.A. University of Illinois (1968), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1978).

Patricia Long Dementi, (1975), Professor of Biology; B.S. Westhampton College (1963), M.S. Medical College of Virginia (1967).

Elsa Q. Falls, (1978), Associate Professor of Biology; B.A. Westhampton College (1964), M.A. University of Richmond (1972).

Michael S. Fenster, (1995), Stephen H. Watts Professor in the Physical Sciences Emeritus and Professor of Environmental Studies; B.S. University of Mississippi (1982), M.S. University of Mississippi (1986), Ph.D. Boston University (1995).

Elizabeth Ann Fisher, (1987), Shelton H.Short III Professor in the Liberal Arts Emeritus and Professor of Classics and Art History; B.A. College of William & Mary (1977), M.A. Florida State University (1980), Ph.D. University of Minnesota (1988).

William T. Franz, (1983), Professor of Physics; B.S. Muhlenberg College (1976), M.S. University of Delaware (1978), Ph.D. University of Delaware (1981).

Brenda G. Gilman, (1988), Associate Professor of Education; B.S. Longwood College (1967), M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University (1979), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (1996).

Aouicha E. Hilliard, (1977), Professor of French; Licence es Lettres, Universite d’Alger (1969), M.A. University of Rhode Island (1971), Ph.D. University of Rochester (1976).

Gregg Hillmar, (2002), Associate Professor of Theatre; B.A. University of Richmond (1979), M.F.A. University of Texas (1986).

Alva T. Hughes, (1991), Macon and Joan Brock Professor of Psychology Emeritus; B.S. Randolph-Macon College (1981), M.S. University of Maryland College Park (1985), Ph.D. University of Maryland College Park (1988).

Alphine Jefferson, (2005), Professor of History; A.B. University of Chicago (1973), M.A. Duke University (1975), Ph.D. Duke University (1979).

Bruce Lee King, (1975), Associate Professor of Biology; B.S. University of Mississippi (1967), M.S. University of Georgia (1971), Ph.D. University of Georgia (1975).

C. Barry Knisley, (1979), Paul H. Wornom Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus; B.S. Pennsylvania State University, M.S. (1966) and Ph.D. Rutgers University (1969).

Carroll LaHaye, (1982), Associate Professor of Physical Education And Head Women's Basketball Coach; B.S. University of Maine at Machias (1977).

Charles J. Leska, (2001), Professor of Computer Science; B.S. LeMoyne College (1969), M.A. University of Vermont (1971), Ph.D. Syracuse University (1975).

George S. Lowry, (1984), Professor of Business; B.A. Morris Harvey College, University of Charleston (1975), M.S. Radford University (1977), Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University (1992).

Mark R. Malin, (1997), Professor of Spanish; B.A. University of Colorado (1983), M.A. University of Colorado (1990), Ph.D. University of Colorado (1996).

Mark G. Malvasi, (1992), Isaac Newton Vaughan Professor of History Emeritus; B.A. Hiram College (1980), M.A. University of Chicago (1981), Ph.D. University of Rochester (1991).

Roger H. Martin, (1997), President Emeritus and Professor of History; B.A. Drew University (1965) Edinburgh University (1966-1967), B.D. Yale University (1968), D. Phil. Oxford University (1974).

William Wallace Martin, (1971), Stephen H. Watts Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus; B.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1966), Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1970).

Joe Mattys, (1990), Professor of Theatre; B.A. Colorado College (1967), M.A. Illinois State University (1969), M.F.A. University of Virginia (1978).

Daniel Vincent McCaffrey, (1975), Professor of Classics; A.B. Fordham University (1968), Ph.D. University of Michigan (1974).

Stuart Benton Monroe, (1965), Professor of Chemistry; B.S. Randolph-Macon College (1956), Ph.D. University of Florida (1962).

Ronald Lawrence Moore, (1967), Professor of Mathematics; B.A. Randolph-Macon College (1961), M.A. University of Virginia (1964), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1966).

Ladell Payne, (1979), President Emeritus and Professor of English; B.A. Samford University (1955), M.A. Louisiana State University (1956),Ph.D. Stanford University (1966).

C. Barry Pfitzner, (1982), Edward W. Seese Professor of Economics and Business Emeritus; B.S. Bridgewater College (1970), M.A. Old Dominion University (1972), Ph.D. The Catholic University of America (1983).

Thomas William Porter, (1974), Professor of History; B.A. Northern Illinois University (1965), M.A. Northern Illinois University (1968), Ph.D. Northern Illinois University (1972).

John R. Rabung, (1982), Professor of Computer Science; B.A. University of Akron (1965), M.A. Washington State University (1967), Ph.D. Washington State University (1969).

Robert J. Resnick, (1996), Professor of Psychology; B.A. Syracuse University (1962), M.A. Temple University (1963), Ph.D. University of Tennessee (1968).

Debra Rodman, (2004), Associate Professor of Anthropology And Women’s Studies; B.A. University of Miami (1994), M.A. University of Miami (1998), Ph.D. University of Florida (2006).

James Edward Scanlon, (1968), Professor of History; A.B. Georgetown University (1962), M.A. University of Wisconsin (1965), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1969).

Edward John Schmidt, (1967), Associate Professor of Economics; B.A. Iona College (1964), M.A. University of Maryland (1967).

Maria M. Scott, (1992), Professor of English; B.A. University of California at Los Angeles (1979), A.A. American Academy of Dramatic Arts (1982), M.A. University of Chicago (1988), Ph.D. University of Chicago (1992).

Theodore F. Sheckels, Jr., (1980), Charles J. Potts Professor of Social Science Emeritus and Professor of English and Communication Studies; B.S. Duquesne University (1972), M.A. Pennsylvania State University (1974), Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University (1979).

George F. Spagna, Jr., (1986), Associate Professor of Physics And Director of the Keeble Observatory Emeritus; B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1973), M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1982), Ph.D. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1986).

Catherine L. Staples, (1995), Professor of Accounting; B.B.A. College of William & Mary (1981), Ph.D. University of North Carolina (1990).

Bruce Torrence, (1993), Professor of Mathematics; B.A. Tufts University (1985), M.A. University of Maryland (1987), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1991).

Eve A. Torrence, (1994), Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Tufts University (1985), M.A. University of Virginia (1988), Ph.D. University of Virginia (1991).

Brian Turner, (1996), Professor of Political Science; B.A. University of South Carolina at Columbia (1980), M.A. University of Denver (1983), Ph.D. Tulane University (1992).

Donna S. Turney, (1985), Associate Professor of Philosophy; B.A. State University of New York at Plattsburgh (1976), Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania (1985).

Ritchie D. Watson, Jr., (1970), A. G. Ingram Professor of English Emeritus; A.B. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1965), M.A. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1967), Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1973).

Michael G. Wessells, (1981), Professor of Psychology; B.A. Roanoke College (1970), M.A. University of Massachusetts (1973), Ph.D. University of Massachusetts (1974).

Frederick Robert Worth, (1976), Associate Professor of Spanish; B.A. Haverford College (1963), M.A. University of Pittsburgh (1966), Ph.D. Harvard University (1973).

Virginia Ella Young, (2000), Director of the McGraw-Page Library and Professor; B.A. Rice University (1970), M.L.S. University of Alabama (1990), Ph.D. University of Alabama (1997).