Faculty
Christina Adams, B.A. 2004, M.S. 2006, Ed.D. 2014, University of Kansas
Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Education
Donald J. Bagert, B.S 1977, M.S. 1979, Ph.D. 1986, Texas A & M University
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Kyle Belanger, B.A. 1999, M.A. 2019, Western New England University
Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications
Gail Blaustein, B.M. 1989, M.M. 1991, B.S. 1999, Ph.D. 2010, Tulane University
Professor and Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Scott Blonigen, B.S. 1986, M.S. 1989, Ph.D. 1994, Iowa State University
Associate Professor of Engineering
Benjamin P. Blosser, B.A. 2000, M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2009, The Catholic University of America
Professor and Chair of Theology
Julie Bowen, B.A. 1992, M.A. 1994, Ph.D. 2004, Duquesne University
Professor of English
Nathan Bowman, B.A. 2011, M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2020, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor and Chair of Theatre Arts and Dance
Angela Broaddus, B.S. 1986, M.A.Ed. 1993, Ph.D. 2011, The University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Douglas Brothers, B.S. 1962, M.S. 1965, Ph.D. 1968, Iowa State University
Professor of Physics and Astronomy
David Bryant, B.A. 1990, M.B.A. 1994, Ph.D. 2015, Regent University
Assistant Professor of Business
Kevin Bryant, B.S. 1988, M.A. 1990, Ph.D. 1997, University of Tennessee
Professor and Chair of Sociology and Criminology
Patrisha Bugayong, B.S. 2001, Ph.D. 2009, Mississippi State University
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Tony Bujana, B.S., B.S., M.S. 2016, LeTourneau University
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Kevin Burns, B.A. 2012, M.A. 2014, Ph.D. 2017, Baylor University
Associate Professor of Political Science
Kristy Callahan, L.P.N. 2013, A.D.N. 2014, B.S.N. 2020, M.S. 2022, Western Governors University
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Martha Carletti, B.A. 2003, Ph.D. 2009, University of Kansas Medical Center
Associate Professor of Biology
Eva Chen, B.Ed. 1998, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2011, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Professor of Psychological Sciences
Kelly Cogan, B.A. 2006, M.S. 2009, Northwest Missouri State University
Assistant Professor of Education
Joshua Cole, B.A. 2004, M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2010, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Mariele Courtois, B.S. 2015, M.T.S. 2017, M.Phil. 2021, Ph.D. 2022, The Catholic University of America
Assistant Professor of Theology
Richard Crane, B.A. 1986, M.A. 1987, Ph.D. 1994, University of Connecticut
Professor of History
Anthony Crifasi, B.A. 1992, M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 2009, University of St. Thomas
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Michaela Culkin, B.A. 1998, M.A. 2001, M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2016, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Education
Thomas Davoren, B.Mus. 2009, M.M. 2010, D.M.A. 2022, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Music
Andrew Downs, B.S. 2008, M.S. 2010, Ph.D. 2020, Iowa State University
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Dennis Dunleavy, B.S. 1998, M.A. 1999, Ph.D. 2004, University of Oregon
Associate Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications
Dean Elmore, B.A. 2010, M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2017, The University of Alabama
Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences
Lynzee Flores, B.A. 2016, M.A. 2018, Ph.D. 2023, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications
David Geenens, B.A. 1983, M.B.A. 1990 Rockhurst University, C.P.A. 1985 State of Kansas (inactive)
Associate Professor of Business
Sarah Gillies, B.S.N. 2017, Missouri Western State University
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Violet Gomes, B.S.N. 2009, D.N.P. 2020, Fort Hays State University
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Christopher Greco, B.A. 1993, M.A. 1995, D.M.A. 2006, University of California at Los Angeles
Professor of Music
Ashley Haase, B.S. 2007, M.Ed. 2012, Ed.D. 2022, University of Kansas
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
John Haigh, B.A. 1998, M.Arch. 2004, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Leeds Haroldson, B.A. 2008, M.S.L. 2016, Norwich University
Assistant Professor of Business
David P. Harris, B.A. 1997, M.S. 1999, Ph.D. 2008, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Professor and Chair of Economics
Sarah Harris, B.A 2012, M.S 2014, Ph.D. 2017, University of Minnesota
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Tracey Hartley, B.A. 2013, M.A. 2015, Keller Business School of Management
Assistant Professor of Business
Nickolas Hein, B.A. 2003, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2013, Texas A&M University
Associate Professor and Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science
Brian Henry, B.A. 2005, M.B.A. 2007, M.S.B. 2012, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Business
Filiberto Mares Hernández, A.A. 2001, B.A. 2003, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of California-Riverside
Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures
Kenneth Heyda, B.S. 1991, B.S.Arch. 1992, North Dakota State University
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Patrick Hirl, B.S.C.E. 1987, Ph.D. 1997, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Sharon Houlahan, B.A. 1999, M.A. 2004, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. (Candidate), Lynch School of Education
Assistant Professor Psychological Sciences
Sarah Houser, B.A. 2002, M.A. 2005, Ph.D., 2010, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Professor of Classics
Heidi Hulsizer, B.A. 2004, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of Missouri
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Andrew Jaeger, B.A. 2008, M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2015, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Clay Johnston, E.M.B.A. 2002, Benedictine College
Assistant Professor of Business and Marketing Program Chair
Lindsay Kennedy, B.A. 2014, M.F.A. 2018, Ph.D. 2023, St. Louis University
Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts and Dance
Michael King, B.A. 1983, M.A. 1985, M.B.A. 1992, J.D. 2007, University of Missouri-Kansas City
Associate Professor and Chair of Business
Michael Kostick, B.S.Ed. 2014, M.Ed. 2016, Ph.D. (ABD), Old Dominion University
Assistant Professor of Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science
Mary Leihy, B.A. 2020, M.A. 2023, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Susan Leo, B.F.A. 1979, M.F.A. 2010, Rochester Institute of Technology
Associate Professor of Art and Design
Edward Macierowski, B.A. 1970, M.A. 1973, M.S.L. 1976, Ph.D. 1979, Centre for Medieval Studies, University of Toronto
Professor of Philosophy
Aaron Maddeford, B.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2018, The Catholic University of America
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Cassie Madden, B.F.A. 1999, A.D.N. 2018, B.S.N. 2022, Western Governors University
Assistant Professor of Nursing
James Madden, B.A. 1996, M.A. 1998, Ph.D. 2002, Purdue University
Professor of Philosophy
Ryan Maderak, B.S. 2003, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2011, Indiana University
Associate Professor and Chair of Physics and Astronomy
Sean Maher, B.S. 1986, M.B.A., 2003, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Business
Terry Malloy, B.A. 1995, M.S. 1997, Ph.D. 2001, Oklahoma State University
Professor and Chair of Biology
Jacque Martin, B.A. 2010, M.S. 2020, Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor of Education
Meraiah Martinez, B.A. 2019, M.S. 2021, University of Nebraska
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Daphne McConnell, B.A. 1989, M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 1998, University of Georgia
Professor of World Languages and Cultures
Matt McElroy, B.S. 2008, M.S. 2010, Kansas State University
Associate Professor of Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science
John Meinert, B.A. 2008, M.A., 2010, Ph.D. 2015, The Catholic University of America
Assistant Professor of Theology
Rev. Meinrad Miller, O.S.B., B.A. 1989, M.Div, 1993, Saint Vincent Seminary
Instructor of Theology
Stephen Mirarchi, B.A. 1993, Ph.D. 2002, Brandeis University
Associate Professor and Chair of English
John Modlin, B.S. 1985, M.S. 1989, Purdue University
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Melinda Montemayor, B.A. 2001, M.A.Ed. 2006, M.S.S.L. 2015, Baker University
Assistant Professor of Education
Brent Mortensen, B.S. 2006, M.S. 2009, Ph.D. 2017, Iowa State University
Assistant Professor of Biology
Darrin Muggli, B.S. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of Colorado
Professor and Program Director of Engineering
Edward Mulholland, M.A. 1990, Ph.D. 2000, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
Professor and Chair of Classics
Matthew Muller, B.A. 2006, M.A. 2010, Ph.D. 2017, St. Louis University
Associate Professor of Theology
Scott A. Newbolds, B.S.C.E. 1995, M.S.C.E. 2000, Ph.D. 2007, Purdue University
Professor of Engineering
George Nicholas, B.A. 1982, M.A. 1985, Ph.D. 1992, Southern Illinois University
Professor of English
Patrick O’Malley, BME 2006, Ph.D. 2011, The Catholic University of America
Associate Professor of Engineering
Nathan Orlando, B.A. 2011, M.A. 2015, Ph.D. 2019, Baylor University
Assistant Professor and Chair of Political Science
Megan Paciaroni, B.S. 1987, M.S. 1997, Ph.D. 2004, Colorado School of Mines
Associate Professor of Engineering
Kevin Page, B.S. 1983, M.S. 1993, Ph.D. 1999, University of Kansas
Professor and Chair of Journalism and Mass Communications
Janet Paper, B.S. 1996, Ph.D. 2011, Michigan State University
Associate Professor of Biology
Bryan Park, B.F.A. 2004, M.F.A. 2008, The University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Art and Design
Francis Petruccelli, B.A. 2011, M.A. 2017, Ph.D. 2019, The Catholic University of America
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Daniel Pierson, B.A. 2002, M.A. 2004, Ph.D. 2015, The Catholic University of America
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Amy Posey, B.S. 1989, M.A. 1992, Ph.D. 1995, University of Kansas
Professor and Chair of Psychological Sciences
Jaclyn Pruitt, B.S. 2011, M.S. 2017, University of Central Missouri
Assistant Professor and Chair of Health, Wellness, and Exercise Science
Matthew Ramage, B.A. 2004, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2009, Ave Maria University
Professor of Theology
Aaron Riches, B.A. 2000, M.A. 2003, M.A. 2005, Ph.D. 2010, University of Nottingham (UK), Ph.L. 2018, Pontifical University of John Paul II (Poland)
Associate Professor of Theology
Jean W. Rioux, B.A. 1982, M.A. 1984, Ph.D. 1990, University of St. Thomas
Professor and Chair of Philosophy
John Rogers, B.S. 1986, M.S. 1993, Ph.D. 2003, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Madeline Rogers, B.A. 2009, J.D. 2012, M.B.A. 2018, AUT University, Auckland, New Zealand
Assistant Professor of Business
John Romano, B.A. 1998, M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2007, Harvard University
Professor and Chair of History
John Rziha, B.A. 1996, M.A. 1998, Ph.D. 2006, The Catholic University of America
Professor of Theology
Andrew Benjamin Salzmann, B.A. 2005, B.B.A. 2005, M.A. 2007, Ph.D. 2015, Boston College
Associate Professor of Theology
Kevin Sanchez, B.S. 2016, Ph.D. 2022, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
A. Max Sayler, B.S. 2002, B.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2008, Kansas State University
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Krystyn Schmerbeck, B.A. 2002, M.A. 2006, M.Ed. 2021, Marymount University
Assistant Professor and Director of the Master’s Program
Mark Schramp, B.S. 2002, Ph.D. 2008, University of California-Berkeley
Associate Professor of Biology
Julie Sellers, B.A. 1994, B.A. 1996, M.A. 1996, M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2005, University of Wyoming
Associate Professor and Chair of World Languages and Cultures
Georgiy Shcherbatyuk, B.S. 2005, M.S. 2008, Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Merced
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Jeremy Sienkiewicz, B.A. 2000, M.A. 2002, Ph.D. 2011, The Catholic University of America
Professor of Theology
Jesse Smith, B.S.W. 2010, M.S.W. 2014, M.A. 2019, Ph.D. 2023, The Pennsylvania State University
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology
Salvatore Snaiderbaur, D.Jur. 1990, University of Palermo
Associate Professor of Business
Jamie Spiering, B.A. 2003, M.A. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, The Catholic University of America
Professor of Philosophy
Charles Sprouse III, B.A. 2007, B.S. 2009, Ph.D. 2013, University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Engineering
Hans Stadthagen-Gonzalez, B.A. 1996, B.S. 1996, M.Sc. 2002, Ph.D. 2005, University of Bristol
Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences
Keevan Statz, B.S.B.A. 2017, M.S. 2019, Ph.D. 2022, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Business
Paul B. Steinbach, B.S. 1992, Ph.D. 1996, University of Missouri-Columbia
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Charles Stewart, B.A. 1997, M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2008, Indiana University-Bloomington
Associate Professor of Art and Design
Michael Stigman, B.S. 1994, M.Ed. 1998, Ph.D., 2005, University of Kansas
Professor of English
Joseph Strandquist, B.A., B.S. 2019, M.S. 2022, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Instructor of Physics and Astronomy
Katharine Strandquist, B.S. 2018, Ph.D. 2022, Pennsylvania State University
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Paul Strycker, B.S. 2005, M.S. 2009, Ph.D. 2011, New Mexico State University
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Jeremy Stubblefield, B.S. 2007, Ph.D. 2016, UT Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW)
Assistant Professor of Biology
Andrew Swafford, B.A. 2004, S.T.L. 2007, M.A. 2009, S.T.D. 2012, University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary
Professor of Theology
Peter Swanson, B.A. 2016, M.M. 2018, D.M.A. 2021, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Visiting Instructor of Music
Nicolaas tenBroek, A.A. 1989, B.A. 1992, M.A. 1994, M.S. 1996, Northern Illinois University
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Timothy Tharaldson, B.A. 2000, M.M. 2005, D.M.A. 2021, University of Kansas
Associate Professor and Chair of Music
Angela Voga, B.S. 1997, B.S.N. 2017, M.S.N. 2020, Missouri Western State University
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Jay Wallace, A.A.S. 1999, B.F.A. 2009, M.F.A. 2013, University of South Dakota
Associate Professor and Chair of Art and Design
Piper Wentz, B.S. 1993, M.A.S.L. 2006, Ph.D. 2016
Associate Professor of Education
Eric West, B.A. 1989, M.A. 1993, Ph.D. 2000, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Richard White, B.A. 1986, M.A. 1988, Ph.D. 1995, Marquette University
Professor of Theology
John Wilson, B.M.E. 1985, M.S. 2008, Ph.D. (ABD), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Athletic Bands
Virginia Winder, B.S. 2004, M.S. 2008, Ph.D. 2012, University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Associate Professor of Biology
Sarah Wise, B.S. 2002, M.A.S.L. 2013, Benedictine College
Assistant Professor of Education
Karen Wood, B.A. 1986, M.A. 1994, University of Kansas
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminology
Susan Wright, B.A. 2009, M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2019, University of Colorado-Boulder
Assistant Professor of World Languages and Cultures
Lionel Yaceczko, B.A. 2005, M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2016, The Catholic University of America
Assistant Professor of Classics
James Young, B.A. 2005, M.A. 2008, Ph.D. 2011, University of Notre Dame
Assistant Professor of Economics
Sarah Young, B.A. 1988, M.A. 1991, Ph.D. 2001, University of Kansas
Professor of English
Michelle Zaleski, B.A. 2010, M.A. 2014, Ph.D. 2018, Pennsylvania State University
Assistant Professor of English
Mark J. Zia, B.A. 1997, M.A. 1998, S.T.L. 2001, S.T.D. 2005, Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, Rome, Italy
Professor of Theology
Jadwiga Ziolkowska, M.Sc. 2004, Ph.D. 2007, Humboldt University of Berlin
Associate Professor of Economics