Full-Time Faculty
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Adams, Cassandra
Associate Dean, Students & Community Outreach, Law (2023)
B.A., Fisk University
M.S.P.H., Meharry Medical College
J.D., The University of Tennessee, College of Law
Adedoyin, A. Christson
Professor, Social Work (2014)
B.S., M.S.W., University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Adunlin, Georges B.
Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2017)
B.S., College of Staten Island
M.A., Brooklyn College
Ph.D., Florida A&M University
Aho, Elizabeth
Clinical Supervisor, Instructor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2022)
B.S., M.S., Miami University
Albin, Ramona C.
Associate Professor, Law (2017)
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.P.H., Boston University
J.D., The University of Texas at Austin
Amamoo, Monique Ahinee
Professor, Public Health (2016)
B.S., Spelman College
M.S., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Anderson, Jeffrey M.
Associate Professor, Law (2020)
B. A., Furman University
M.A., J.D., University of Virginia
Andrews, Emily Snider
Assistant Professor, Music (2015)
B.M., Samford University
M.M., Baylor University
M.Div., Truett Theological Seminary
Antwi-Fordjour, Kwadwo
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2018)
B.A., University of Ghana
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arnold, John J.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008)
B. S., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ashe, Shannon
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2013)
B.S., University of Arizona
M.Ed., Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Ed.D., Liberty University
Atkins, Kelly D.
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy (2018)
B.S., The University of Iowa
Ph.D., D.P.T., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Averett, Michael W.
Associate Professor, Music (2021)
B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne University
M.M., Ph.D., Ball State University
Awtrey, Chad
Chair, Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2021)
B.A., University of Wisconsin at Madison
M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Bains, David R.
Professor, Biblical and Religious Studies (1999)
B.A., University of Virginia
A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University
Baker, Lisa R.
Chair, Professor, Social Work (2018)
B.A., The University of Georgia
M.S.W., Florida International University
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Bakkegard, Kristin A.
Paul Propst Professor of Natural Sciences, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2008)
B.S., United States Naval Academy
M.A., Boston University
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Utah State University
Bals, Gordon
Associate Professor, Divinity (2022)
B.A., U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
M.A., Colorada Christian University
Ed.D., University of Sarasota
Barber, Angela B.
Chair, Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2022)
B.S., M.S., Missouri State University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Barron, Amanda
Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Basinger, Dana K.
Assistant Dean, Arts & Sciences; Assistant Professor, Core Curriculum (2001)
B.A., M.A., The University of Alabama
Bass, S. Jonathan
Professor, History; University Historian (1998)
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee
Battaglia, Lisa
Associate Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2012)
B.A., Duke University
M.A., The University of Alabama
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Beall, Jennifer W.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2000)
B.S., Pharm.D., Samford University
Beaumont, Lance
Dean,School of the Arts; Professor, Music (2023)
B.M., M.M., Texas Christian University
D.M.A., Boston University
Beckham, Lisa L.
Instructor, Educational Leadership (2021)
B.S., M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ed.S., Ed.D., Samford University
Beckwith, Carl L.
Professor, Divinity (2007)
B.A., St. Olaf College
M.Phil., Trinity College
M.A., Yale Divinity School
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Belski, William H.
Associate Professor, Accounting (2004)
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
M.B.A., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Benjamin, Courteney
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (2020)
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
M.S., Florida State University
B.S., University of West Florida
Benner, Kimberley W.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1997)
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., Pharm.D., Samford University
Bennett, Brad C.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2015)
B.S., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee
Benton, Amy L.
Professor, Educational Leadership (2019)
B.S., Millikin University
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago
Berry, Cynthia G.
Professor, Nursing (2002)
B.S.N., University of Bridgeport
M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Berry, Jack W.
Associate Professor, Psychology (2009)
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The Wright Institute
Bickel, C. Scott
Associate Dean; Professor, Physical Therapy (2016)
B.S., Ohio University
M.P.T., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Bigham, Amy Branyon
Professor, Nursing (2012)
B.S.N., The University of Alabama
M.S.N., F.N.P., The Mississippi University for Women
D.N.P., University of South Alabama
Birkenfeld, Karen J.
Chair, Professor, Teacher Education (2009)
B.S., M.E., University of Montevallo
Ed.D., University of West Georgia
Blake, Dana D.
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy (2018); Director of Clinical Education
B.S., Samford University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.P.T., College of Saint Scholastica
Boswell, Brad
Visiting Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
B.A., Union University
M.A., Boston College
Ph.D., Duke University
Bowens, Andrea
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (2015)
B.S., D.P.T., University of Florida
Boyd, J. Katie
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2015)
B.A., The University of Alabama
Pharm.D., Samford University
Boyd, Kathryn
Instructor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2023)
B.A., B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Auburn University
Bradley, Donald E.
Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences; Professor, Sociology (2014)
B.A., Mars Hill College
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
Bradley, Joanna C.
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2015)
B.A., Mars Hill College
M.A., La Pontifica Universidad Javeriana
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
Brakke, Aaron P.
Assistant Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2021)
B.S., B.Arch., M.Arch., Ball State University
Brammer, Charlotte D.
Professor, English (2004)
B.A., Hollins College
M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Bray, Gerald L.
Research Professor, Divinity (1994)
B.A., McGill University
Maitrise en lettres classiques, Doctorat de troisieme cycle en lettres classiques, University de Paris-Sorbonne
Broeseker, Amy E.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (1994)
B.S.N., Pharm.D., University of Florida
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Brown, Stephen A.
Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2019)
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
J.D., Pharm.D., Samford University
Buchanan, Joy A.
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2017)
B.A., M.S., Chapman University
Ph.D., George Mason University
Buckner, Ellen Banks
Professor, Nursing (2016)
B.S.N., M.S., M.S.N., D.S.N., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bui, Lan N.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2018)
Pharm. D., Texas Southern University
Burdette, Kelli R.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Auburn University
Busbee, M. Brad
Chair, Professor, English (2013)
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.A., Middlebury College
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Byland, Laura S.
Professor, Theatre & Dance (2012)
B.A., Hiram College
M.A., Oklahoma State University
M.F.A., The University of Oklahoma
Cahoon, Terri M.
Chair, Professor, Nurse Anesthesia (2003)
B.S.N., Auburn University
B.S, University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas
D.N.P., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Callighan, Heidi H.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2021)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Samford University
Ph.D., William Carey University
Cameron, Amy C.
Instructor, Nutrition and Dietetics (2019)
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cantley, Bradley W.
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2018)
B.S., M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Carden, William (Art)
Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2012)
B.S., M.A., The University of Alabama
A.M., Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
Carey, M. Clay
Associate Professor, Communication & Media (2014)
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., Ph.D., Ohio University
Carson, Carlissa
Assistant Professor, Law (2023)
B.A., Oglethorpe University
J.D., Emory University School of Law
L.L.M., Georgetown University School of Law
Carson, Charles M., IV
Dean, Business; Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2004)
B.P.A., M.B.A., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Carter, Melondie
Dean, Professor and Distinguished Chair, Nursing (2021)
B.S.N., Troy University
M.S.M., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cartledge, Barbara H.
Senior Assistant Dean, Business; Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2003)
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.B.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., Samford University
Casiday, Rachel
Associate Professor, Public Health (2015)
B.A., Washington University in St. Louis
M.Sc., Ph.D., Durham University
Castle, Mark J.
Chair, Professor, Theatre & Dance (2005)
B.A., Leeds University
M.F.A., University of Memphis
Cates, Marshall E.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1995)
B.S., Rhodes College
Pharm.D., The University of Tennessee
Caulkins, R. Mark
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2019)
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.D., Albany Medical College of Union University
D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University
Cecil, Cheryl
Chair, Assistant Librarian, University Library (2005)
B.M., Samford University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Cecil, David
Professor, Social Work (2016)
B.A., M.S.W., University of Kentucky
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Chamberlain, Marigene
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2005)
B.A., Samford University
M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ed.D., Graduate Theological Foundation
Chandler, Kristie B.
Chair, Professor, Human Development & Family Science (2007)
B.B.A., M.Ed., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Chapman, Chloe’ E.
Instructor, Nursing (2020)
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
Chatman, Sherri H.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
B.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., D.N.P., Samford University
Chatraw, Joshua D.
Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism & Cultural Engagement; Assistant Professor, Divinity (2023)
B.B.A., Georgia Southern University
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Cherry, C. Edward
Librarian, University Library (1986)
B.A., Samford University
M.L.S., The University of Alabama
Chew, Stephen L.
Professor, Psychology (1993)
B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Chism, Kara M.
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership (2018)
B.S., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., Samford University
Ciampa, Roy E.
Chair, Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2018); S. Louis and Ann W. Armstrong Chair of Religion
B.A., Gordon College
M.Div., Denver Conservative Baptist Seminary
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
Cissell, Jordan R.
Assistant Professor, Geography (2020)
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. The University of Alabama
Clapp, Douglas C.
Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2001)
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Clark, Lyndsay
Field Director, Instructor, Social Work (2022)
B.A., Samford University
M.Div., Duke University
M.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cobia, F. Jane
Professor, Educational Leadership (2011)
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Coblentz, Travis
Visiting Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
B.A., Bethel University
M.Div., Th.M., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., Baylor University
Coleman, Jennifer J.
Professor, Nursing (1999)
B.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., Samford University
Ph. D., The University of Southern Mississippi
Collins, Andrea W.
Professor, Nursing (2012)
B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Samford University
Collins, Prisca
Chair, Professor, Physical Therapy (2023)
B.S., Florida International University
M.S., Ph.D.,University of Pittsburgh
Connor, Megan
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2023)
B.S., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Cooper, Sarah
Assistant Librarian, University Library (2017)
B.A., University of Montevallo
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Copeland, Philip L.
Professor, Music (2011)
B.M.E., The University of Mississippi
M.M.E., Mississippi College
D.M.A., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Corder, Katelynn
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2020)
B.S., College of Charleston
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cortes, Cynthia G.
Professor, Nursing (2009)
B.S.N., Samford University
M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.S.N., DrPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cory, Joseph A.
Professor, Art & Design (2014)
B.A., Central College
B.F.A., School of The Art Institute of Chicago
M.F.A., The University of Chicago
Cote, Amy
Assistant Professor, English (2020)
B.A., University of Victoria
M.A., University of Alberta
Ph.D., University of Toronto
Couvillion, Havilah S.
Instructor, Nursing (2019)
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Craig, Edward L., Jr.
Reference Librarian, Law Library (1988)
B.A., Ohio Northern University
M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia
J.D., The University of Tennessee
Crawford, Laura S.
Assistant Professor, English (2022)
B.A., University of Mobile
M.A., Baylor University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Cretton-Scott, Erika
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008)
B.S., Saint Mary’s College
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Crews, Scott
Instructor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2022)
B.S., Samford University
M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Crouch, Michael A.
Fred E. McWhorter Dean and Professor, Pharmacy (2014)
B.S., The University of North Carolina
Pharm.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Cruthirds, Danielle L.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2007)
B.S., Spring Hill College
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cunningham, Jill L.
Associate Dean; Professor, Nursing (2005)
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Cyr, Taylor W.
Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2019)
B.A., B.A., M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of California, Riverside
D’Souza, Bernadette
Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
B.A., Mumbai University
Ph.D., Mercer University
Dalton, Grant B.
Professor, Music (2001)
B.S., David Lipscomb University
M.M., D.M.A., The Ohio State University
Davenport, Lawrence J.
Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (1985)
B.A., Miami University
M.S., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Davey, Emily Bonds
Visiting Assistant Professor, Law (2021)
B.A., Jacksonville State University
J.D., University of Alabama School of Law
Davey, Kimberly
Associate Professor, Public Health (2015)
B.A., B.S., M.B.A., Samford University
M.A., Seton Hall University
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Davidson, Theresa C.
Director, Professor, Sociology (2005)
B.A., University of Arizona
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Davis, Joel S.
Interim Chair, Professor, Music (2012)
B.M., Samford University
M.A., D.M.A., Claremont Graduate University
Davis, Jonathan C.
Professor, Human Development & Family Science (2002)
B.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.M.F.T., Abilene Christian University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Davis, LaJuana S.
Professor, Law (2007)
B.A., Georgia State University
J.D., Harvard Law School
Day, Jeanelle B.
Professor, Teacher Education (2018)
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., University of Montevallo
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Day, William Lance
Associate Librarian, University Library (2014)
B.S.W., University of Montevallo
M.S.W., The University of Georgia
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Deas, Crystal M.
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2016)
Pharm.D., Xavier University of Louisiana
Deavours, Danielle
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2022)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
DeBow, Michael E.
Stephen Everett Wells Chair in Municipal Law, Professor, Law (1988)
B.A., M.A., The University of Alabama
J.D., Yale University
DeHart, Renee M.
Associate Dean; Professor, Pharmacy (2012)
Pharm.D., University of Florida
Den Hartog, Jonathan J.
Chair, Professor, History (2019)
B.A., Hillsdale College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Denning, Brannon P.
Starnes Professor of Law (2003)
B.A., The University of the South
J.D., The University of Tennessee
LL.M., Yale University
DeVine, D. Mark
Associate Professor, Divinity (2008)
B.S., Clemson University
M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
DeVries, Annalise J.K.
Assistant Professor, History (2017)
B.A., University of Denver
Ph.D., Rutgers University
Diamond, Brad M.
Professor, Music (2014)
B.M., Westminster Choir College
M.M., D.M.A., University of Cincinnati
Dike-Minor, Chinelo E.
Assistant Professor, Law (2020)
B.A., Wesleyan University
J.D., Yale Law School
M.S.N., Samford University
DiRusso, Alyssa A.
Whelan W. and Rosalie T. Palmer Professor of Law (2005)
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University
J.D., The University of Texas at Austin
Dobbins, Elizabeth G.
Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (1999)
B.A., Auburn University
M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Drace, Kevin M.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2023)
B.S., Athens State University
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dugan, B. DeeAnn
Chair, Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2008)
B.A., University of Central Florida
Pharm.D., University of Florida
Duvall, Rebekah
Instructor, Nursing (2022)
B.A., B.S.N., University of South Alabama
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eason, C. Clifton
Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2013)
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Elsner, Robert J. F.
Department Chair of Psychology and Professor
B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia
D.Min., Virginia Theological Seminary
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
Emmons, Elizabeth (Betsy)
Associate Professor, Communication & Media (2013)
B.A., James Madison University
M.A., University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Ennis, Les S.
Professor, Educational Leadership (2000)
B.A., J.D., Samford University
M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Evans, Jill E.
Associate Dean; Professor, Law (1994)
B.A., University of California, Irvine
M.M., J.D., Northwestern University
Evans, Lauren F.
Assistant Professor, Art & Design (2018)
B.S., B.A., College of Charleston
M.F.A., University of Maryland
Evans, Olivia
Assistant Professor, English (2022)
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., Cornell University
Ferguson, Angela D.
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2004)
B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin
Finch, J. Howard
Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management; Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2011)
B.B.A., North Georgia College
M.B.A., Mercer University
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Fincher, Rita Malia
Associate Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2007)
B.S., Newcomb College
Ph.D., Tulane University
Fisk, Scott
Chair, Professor, Art & Design (2001)
B.F.A., Henderson State University
M.F.A., Memphis College of Art
Flaniken, Jeffrey Z.
Associate Professor, Music (1997)
B.M., Philadelphia College of Performing Arts
M.M., University of Cincinnati
Fleming, Jonathan
Associate Professor, Geography (2018)
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Flynn, Karen
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2014)
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Ball State University
Flynt, Shannon R.
Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2002)
B.S., Samford University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Missouri
Ford, Charles L.
Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2005)
B.G.S., Ed.S., Samford University
M.Ed., Regent University
M.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Fosu, Ignatius
Chair, Professor, Communication & Media (2020)
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
French, Kimberly
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2022)
A.S.N., Troy State University, Montgomery
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Samford University
Ph.D., Mercer University
Frost, Ginger S.
Research Professor, History (1996)
B.A., Texas Woman’s University
M.A., Louisiana State University
Ph.D., Rice University
Fuller, Thomas L.
Associate Dean, Divinity (2018)
B.A., Samford University
M.Div., D.Min., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Galloway, Ryan W.
Professor, Communication & Media (2005)
B.A., George Mason University
M.A., Baylor University
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Gardner, Anthony Tyshawn
Associate Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2022)
B.S., Stillman College
M.Div., Samford University
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Garza, David C.
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (1998)
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Gentry, Grant L.
Associate Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2010)
B.A., Austin College
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
George, Ashley
Associate Professor, Communication & Media (2014)
B.A., Southern Wesleyan University
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
George, Timothy F.
Research Professor, Divinity (1988)
A.B., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
M.Div., Th.D., Harvard University
Gerhardt, Clara E.
Orlean Beeson Distinguished Professor, Human Development & Family Science (1998)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Pretoria, South Africa
M.B.A., Samford University
Gignilliat, Mark S.
Professor, Divinity (2005)
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews
Gilchrist, Erin N.
Associate Professor, Teacher Education (2014)
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Glenn, David J.
Associate Professor, Theatre & Dance (2010)
B.F.A., Auburn University
M.F.A., University of Arizona
Gorman, Greg S.
Vice Chair, Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008)
B.S., Armstrong State College
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Gradert, Kenyon A.
Assistant Professor, English (2021)
B.A., Dordt University
M.A., Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis
Grayson, Melinda
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
A.S.N., B.S.N., Samford University
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Greenhalgh, Christy
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2022)
B.S., University of Florida
B.S.N., University of South Florida
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
D.N.P., Samford University
Gregory, Brian W.
Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2002)
B.S., M.S., Furman University
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Gregory, Denise J.
Assistant Provost; Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2005)
B.S., Jackson State University
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Guffin, Scott L.
Executive Director, Assistant Professor, Christian Ministry (2017)
B.S., Samford University
M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Gurley, Lisa E.
Professor, Nursing (2010)
A.D.N., Jefferson State Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Samford University
Ph.D., William Carey University
Gurney, Mary T.
Instructor, Theatre & Dance (2019)
B.A., M.S.E., Samford University
Hagues, Rachel
Associate Professor, Social Work (2015)
B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Hall, Timothy D.
Professor, History (2016)
B.A., Grace University
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
M.A., The University of Chicago
Ph.D., Northwestern University
Hallman, Heather G.
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2021)
B.S., M.S.P.A.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hamm, Brian J.
Assistant Professor, History (2019)
B.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida
Hankins, Anna-Leigh Stone
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2016)
B.B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Haraway, Jennifer M.
Associate Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies, Sociology (2015)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University
M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Hardin, J. Michael
Provost and Vice President; Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2015)
B.S., University of West Florida
M.S., Florida State University
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Hardin, Lee M.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2019)
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., Samford University
Harmon, Quykerita (Keta)
Acquisitions Librarian, Law Library (2017)
B.S., M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Harrelson, Paul
Chair, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2017)
B.S.N., University of North Louisiana
M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska
Harris, Johnathan
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2023)
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.Div., Samford University
Ph.D., Wheaton College
Harris, Reginald J.
Assistant Professor, Management (2018)
B.S., University of Houston
M.B.A., Augusta State University
Harrison, Lori
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2015)
B.S.N., Samford University
M.S.N., Auburn University
Hataway, Andrew (Drew)
Associate Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2011); Research Compliance Officer
B.A., B.S., Samford University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Haun, Courtney N.
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration & Informatics (2020)
B.S., M.P.H., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Hendrickson, Howard P.
Chair, Professor, Pharmaceutical, Social, & Administrative Sciences (2018)
B.S., University of Arkansas
M.S., The University of Kansas
Ph.D. University of Arkansas
Henley, Grant H.
Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2019)
B.A., Boston University
M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University
Hensarling, Robert W., Jr.
Professor, Kinesiology (1995)
B.S., Samford University
M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi
Ed.S., Ed.D., Samford University
Herbinger, Lisa E.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2013)
B.S.N., D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., Samuel Merritt University
Herndon, Kimmetha H.
Dean, Librarian, University Library (2008)
B.S., The University of Georgia
M.L.S., The University of Alabama
Hess, Mary Annette
Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
B.S.N., Auburn University at Montgomery
M.S.N., Troy State University
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hightower, Jill B.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2011)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Samford University
Hill, Celeste H.
Associate Professor, Human Development & Family Science (2014)
B.A., M.A., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Hill, Stephen
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis (2023)
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Hilsmier, Amanda S.
Professor, Teacher Education (2004)
B.A., Mercer University
M.E., Mississippi College
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Hoaglund, Amy E.
Assistant Dean; Professor, Teacher Education (2008)
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., Samford University
Hogewood, Lynn H.
Administrative Faculty, Law (2018)
B.A., J.D., Samford University
Holley, Brandi L.
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2020)
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Holloway, Betsy B.
Vice President; Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing (2002)
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.B.A., Samford University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Holmes, Kyteria E.
Instructor, Nursing (2021)
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville University
D.N.P., Samford University
Horn, Randolph C.
Professor, Political Science (1996)
B.A., University of the South
M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida
Howard, Amanda R.
Associate Professor, Psychology (2015)
B.A., The Ohio State University
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Christian University
Hudson, Blake
Dean, Professor, Law (2022)
B.A., University of Montevallo
M.E.S., J.D., Duke University
Hughes, Peter J.
Assistant Provost; Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2009)
B.S., The University of Alabama
Pharm.D., Samford University
Hurt, John B.
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2017)
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., University of Nebraska
Hyde, Rebecca Anne
Assistant Librarian, University Library (2016)
B.A., University of Mary Washington
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Hynds, Emily A.
Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences; Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2000)
B.S., Furman University
M.S., Ph.D., Emory University
Iranikhah, Maryam
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2009)
B.S., Ryerson Polytechnic University
Pharm.D., Samford University
Istok, Alexandria
Visiting Instructor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.A., University of Notre Dame
M.Phil., New York University
Ph.D., New York University (expected)
Jackson, Allison J.
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (2005)
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University at Montgomery
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Jackson, Kelly F.
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2017)
B.A., M.S., The University of Alabama
Janas, Michael J.
Professor, Communication & Media (1993)
B.A., Boston College
M.A., The University of Georgia
Ph.D., The University of Iowa
Jensen, Kelly C.
Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2000)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Johns, Marci S.
Senior Associate Provost; Administrative Faculty, Professional Studies (2018)
B.A., M.P.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
J.D., Faulkner University
Johnson, Corey M.
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2012)
B.S., East Central University
Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma
Johnson, Myrtis A.
Instructor, Clinical Coordinator, Teacher Education (2005)
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.S.E., Alabama A&M University
Johnson, Virginia (Nia)
Associate Professor, Communication & Media (2015)
B.S., B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Johnson, S. Wesley
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2018)
B.S., M.S.P.A.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.H.Sc., A.T. Still University
Johnston, Kristen C.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2015)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Samford University
D.N.P., Troy University
Jones, Lauren H.
Instructor, Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., Kennesaw State University
M.S.N., Samford University
Jones, Leigh A.
Reference Librarian, Law Library (2017)
B.A., Fisk University
M.S.L.S., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D., Texas Southern University
Jones, Moniaree Parker
Associate Professor, Nursing (2015)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Jones, Steven T.
Chair, John Will Gay Professor of Banking and Finance, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2001)
B.A., Huntingdon College
M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Jung, Alan P.
Dean, Health Professions; Professor, Kinesiology (2006)
B.S., James Madison University
M.S., Appalachian State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Kaal, Megan H.
Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2019)
B.S., Samford University
M.B.A., M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kawell, Gregory A.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2004)
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.C.S., Colorado State University
Keebler, Konda
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2023)
A.A.S., Shelton State Community College
B.S., M.S., Faulkner University
B.S.N., The University of Alabama
M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Keele, Layne
Associate Professor, Law (2022)
B.B.A., Hardeman University
J.D., Indiana University School of Law
Kendrach, Michael G.
Executive Associate Dean, Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1993)
B.S., The University of Toledo
Pharm.D., University of Kentucky
Kennedy, Burns
Assistant Librarian, University Archivist, University Library (2020)
B.A., M.S., The University of Alabama
Kennedy, Hannah S.
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education (2023)
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kennedy, Janie A.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (1997)
B.S., Samford University
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Kenning, Kristin
Professor, Music (2011); Opera Director
B.M., Western Michigan University
M.M., D.M.A., University of Minnesota
Kinnerson, Lakesha
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration & Informatics (2017)
B.S., M.P.H., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kirkpatrick, Nathan
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2020)
B.A., Covenant College
M.Ed., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Knox, RaShundra
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
B.S., Tuskegee University
M.S., University of North Alabama
Koch, Carol L.
Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2015)
B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Kozman, Rony
Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2020)
B.S., M.A., McMaster University
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Toronto
Krulak, Todd C.
Director, University Fellows and Micah Fellows; Visiting Assistant Professor, History (2021)
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.A., Wheaton College
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Krumdieck, Jeannie C.
Chair, Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (1992)
B.S., Mississippi State University
M.S., The University of Alabama
Kuklinski, Megan
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2021)
B.S.N, Auburn University
M.S.N, University of South Alabama
D.N.P, Samford University
Kuruk, Paul
Lucille Stewart Beeson Chair in Law, Professor, Law (1995)
LL.B., University of Ghana
B.L., Ghana Law School
LL.M., Temple University
S.J.D., Stanford University
Kyle, Jeffrey A.
Vice Chair, Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2008)
Pharm.D., Samford University
Lackey, Mark A.
Associate Professor, Music (2013)
B.S., David Lipscomb College
M.M., D.M.A., Peabody Conservatory
LaDuca, Garrison
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2023)
B.S.B.A., M.Acc., Samford University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Laing, Stefana Dan
Associate Professor, Divinity (2018)
B.A., Macquarie University
M.S.L.S., University of North Texas
M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Landgrave, Hannah E.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2021)
B.S.N., Samford University
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., Samford University
Langum, David J.
Research Professor, Law (1985)
A.B., Dartmouth College
M.A., San Jose State University
J.D., Stanford University
LL.M., S.J.D., University of Michigan
Laughlin, Gregory K.
Associate Professor, Law (2008)
B.A., Missouri State University
J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lawhon, Sharon L.
Professor, Music (1994)
B.M., Belmont University
M.C.M., D.M.A., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Layton, Jennifer E.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2010)
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ledbetter, Maria D.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2017)
B.S.N., Western Kentucky University
M.S.N., D.N.A.P., Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Leonard, Jeffery M.
Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2012)
B.A., Southeastern Bible College
M.Div., Alliance Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Brandeis University
Levkoff Derouchie, L. Elizabeth
Assistant Librarian, University Library (2019)
B.A., M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Lim, Jaejoo (Jay)
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2022)
B.A., Seoul University
M.S., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Clemson University
Linebaugh, Johnathan A.
Anglican Chair of Divinity; Associate Professor, Divinity (2022)
B.S., Messiah University
M.Div., Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
Ph.D., Durham University
Lockart, Molly Smith
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2021)
B.S., Berry College
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Lohrke, Cynthia F.
Interim Chair, Professor, Accounting (2000)
B.B.A., Loyola University
M.S., Ph.D., Drexel University
Lovejoy, Riley T.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2022)
B.S., Judson College
M.S., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Lucioni, Patricia Jumbo
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy (2016)
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.D., Universidad Peruana Cayetano Herdie School of Medicine
Luginbuhl, David R.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2019)
B.S., M.S., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lumpkin, Melissa Galvin
Acting Dean, Chair, Professor, Public Health (2014)
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery
M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Luthin, David R.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2006)
B.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Malysz, Piotr Jozef
Associate Professor, Divinity (2011)
B.A., Adam Mickiewicz University
M.Div., Concordia Theological Seminary
Th.D., Harvard University
Manis, Melanie M.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2018)
Pharm.D., The University of Tennessee
Marlin, Jane-Marie
Instructor, Teacher Education (2023)
B.S.E., M.A., The University of Alabama
Marsh, J. Patrick
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (2019)
B.A., M.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., Baylor University
Marshall, Mallory R.
Associate Professor, Kinesiology (2014)
B.S., The University of Tulsa
M.A., University of Maryland
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Martin, Edward C.
Professor, Law (1983)
B.S., J.D., The University of Tennessee
Mathews, Suresh T.
Chair, Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2015)
M.S., Bharathiar University, India
B.S., M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Madras, India
Mazzei, Matthew J.
Interim Chair, Associate Professor, Brock Family Chair of Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing (2013)
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., M.B.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., Auburn University
McCarty, Emily
Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
A.A., Central Virginia Community College
B.A., Liberty University
Ph. D., Saint Louis University
McCarty, Sara E. Helms
Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2009)
B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland
M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland
McCay, Dennis O.
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration & Informatics (2019)
B.A., M.B.A., University of Montevallo
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
McCombs, Kate
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing (2021)
B.S., M.B.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University
McCullough, Mary E.
Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2001)
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University
McEwan, Anna Elizabeth
Dean, Professor, Education (2020)
B.A, Asbury University
M.S., University of West Florida
Ph.D., Florida State University
McFarlin, Timothy J.
Associate Professor, Law (2020)
B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia
J.D., Saint Louis University
McGinnis, M. Elizabeth (Beth)
Associate Professor, Music (2017)
B.M., Samford University
M.M., Texas Christian University
M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
McGinnis, T. Scott
Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2002)
B.S., Samford University
M.B.A., The University of Alabama
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
McInerney, Kerry P.
Director, Graduate & International Law Programs; Administrative Faculty, (2020)
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.A., Wayne State University
J.D., Samford University
McMichael, Sandra L.
Instructor, Nursing (2014)
B.S.N., Auburn University at Montgomery
M.S.N., Troy State University
Mertz, Breanne
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2022)
B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University
Metress, Christopher
University Professor, English (1993)
B.A., St. Mary’s University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Mileski, Megan R.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2012)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Samford University
Miller, Niya P.
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2019)
B.A., M.A., The University of Alabama
M.S., Troy University
Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi
Miller, Tonya
Associate Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2023)
B.I.D., Louisiana State University
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art & Design
Minnema, Anthony H.
Associate Professor, History (2016)
B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Misner, Ryan L.
Assistant Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2018)
B.S., Ball State University
M.A., University of Florida
Montgomery, P. Andrew
Associate Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2004)
B.A., Georgia State University
M.A., University of Washington
Ph.D., The University of Iowa
Moore, Christa
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2015)
B.S.N., The University of Alabama
M.S.N., Samford University
Mu, Peng
Assistant Librarian, University Library (2012)
B.S., Shandong University (China)
M.L.I.S., Wayne State University
Mullis, Norma K.
Instructor, World Languages & Cultures (2019)
B.A., Ed.S., Samford University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Newberry, Michelle R.
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2015)
B.S., M.A., The University of Alabama
Nicholson, Chelsea R.
Assistant Professor, Theatre & Dance (2018)
B.A., Samford University
M.F.A., The University of Alabama
Northrup, Lori A.
Associate Dean & Chair of Collection Management; Librarian, University Library (2002)
B.A., Troy State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Olive, Don H.
Chair, Professor, Physics (2020)
B.A., Carson-Newman University
M.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Ortega-Higgs, Sara
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2023)
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University Stendhal
Ph.D., University of Puerto Rico
Outlaw, Kyle W.
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2023)
B.S., M.B.A., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Overton, Anthony S.
Chair, Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2017)
B.S., South Carolina State University
M.S., The University of Georgia
Ph.D., University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Padilla, Osvaldo
Professor, Divinity (2008)
B.A., Moody Bible Institute
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Ph.D., King’s College, University of Aberdeen
Pan, Kevin K.
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2016)
B.S., National Taiwan University
M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University
Park, M. Sydney
Associate Professor, Divinity (2006)
B.A., University of Chicago
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
Th.M., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
Parker, Rhonda G.
Professor, Communication & Media (2002)
B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Parks, David A.
Administrative Faculty, Divinity (2013)
B.A., M.Div., Samford University
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Pasquarello, Michael
Methodist Chair of Divinity, Professor, Divinity (2018)
B.A., The Master’s College
M.Div., Duke Divinity School
M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Patane, Frank A.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2015)
B.S., Lafayette College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Payne, Jervis “J.D.”
Professor, Christian Ministry (2018)
B.A., University of Kentucky
M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Pearce, Cameron C.
Instructor, Accounting (2019)
B.S.B.A., M.Acc., Auburn University
Pearson, Keith E.
Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2018)
B.S., Marshall University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama- Birmingham
Pederson, Joseph A.
Associate Professor, Kinesiology (2015)
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
M.S., Texas A&M University
Pence, Jillyn N.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2008)
B.S.N., The University of Southern Mississippi
M.S.N., Samford University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Peters, Courtney
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2022)
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello
Petrella, John K.
Chair, Professor, Kinesiology (2007)
B. S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Ed., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Pitts, Lindsay
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
B.S., Samford University
M.S., University of North Alabama
Pope, Hannah S.
Instructor, Nursing (2022)
B.S.N., Samford University
M.S.N., Auburn University
Potaczek, Steven A.
Assistant Professor, Music (2019)
B.A., Anderson University
M.S., Indiana University
Powell, Jeffrey S.
Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2006)
B.S., Furman University
Ph.D., Emory University
Powell, Maegan L.
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy (2021)
B.S., Louisiana Tech University
D.P.T., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Prince, Valerie T.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1994)
Pharm.D., Mercer University
Promer, Laura S.
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2014)
B.S., The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
M.S., The University of Alabama
Pursell, Christopher J.
Chair, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2019)
B.S., California State University, Sacramento
Ph.D., The University of Chicago
Putt, B. Keith
Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2002)
B.A., Blue Mountain College
M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University
Quinn, Lee E.
Instructor, Communication & Media (2018)
B.A., Wake Forest University
J.D., The University of Alabama
Rahn, Jennifer L.
Associate Professor, Geography (2007)
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., Temple University
Ph.D., University of Florida, Gainesville
Ratcliffe, Carol J.
Chair, Professor, Healthcare Administration & Informatics (2013)
B.S.N., The University of Alabama
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., Samford University
Reeves, Josh A.
Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2016)
B.A., M.Div., Samford University
M.Phil., University of Cambridge
Ph.D., Boston University
Reeves, Mark L.
Postdoctoral Instructor, History (2021)
B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University
Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Remington, Eric H.
Assistant Professor, Physics (2017)
B.S., Samford University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Reynolds, LeeAnn G.
Associate Professor, History (2008)
B.A., The University of Tennessee
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Robayna, Tiffany
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2020)
B.S., Anderson University
M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., Florida State University
Robbins, David E.
Associate Professor, Healthcare Administration & Informatics (2016)
B.S., LeTourneau University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Roberson, C. Jean
Assistant Professor, Social Work (2014)
B.A., William Jewell College
M.S.W., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Roberts, Tracey M.
Professor, Director of Assessment, Law (2018)
A.B., Harvard University
J.D., Vanderbilt Law School
LL.M., New York University
Rodgers, Jonathan P.
Assistant Professor, Music (2022)
B.M., M.M., Samford University
D.M.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Rose, Bridget C.
Assistant Professor, Core Curriculum (2009)
B.A., Mobile College
M.T.S., Samford University
Ross, Allen P.
Professor, Divinity (2002)
B.A., Bob Jones University
Th.M., Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Cambridge
Ross, Sarah
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (2016)
B.S., M.P.T., Marquette University
D.P.T., The College of St. Scholastica
Ross, William G.
Albert P. Brewer Chair of Ethics and Professionalism, Professor, Law (1988)
A.B., Stanford University
J.D., Harvard University
Sandberg, Julianne
Associate Professor, English (2018)
B.A., Cedarville University
M.A., Ph.D., Southern Methodist University
Sandley, Don T.
Professor, Theatre & Dance (1997)
B.A., East Texas Baptist College
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Sandley, Lynette M.
Assistant Professor, English (1999)
B.S., The University of Texas at Tyler
M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Saville, Jennifer T.
Instructor, World Languages & Cultures (2022)
B.A., Auburn University
M.A.Ed., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Scarborough, Kathryn M.
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education (2021)
B.S., Florida State University
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ph.D., Florida State University
Sciacca, Geoff S.
Associate Professor, Art & Design (2019)
B.F.A., Auburn University
M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University
Scogin, William M.
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy (2021)
B.S., The University of Alabama
D.P.T., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Sc.D., Texas Tech University
Shanahan, Tonya D.
Chair, Nurse Practitioner Program; Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
B.S.N., The University of Alabama
M.S.N., Mississippi University for Women
D.N.P., Samford University
Shapoval, Olga
Instructor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2022)
B.A., Sonoma State University
Ph.D., University of Nevada-Reno
Sheaffer, Elizabeth Ann
Associate Dean; Professor, Pharmacy (2016)
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.B.A., Shenandoah University
Ph.D., George Mason University
Shelton, Lora R.
Associate Dean, Associate Professor, Nursing (2007)
B.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., Samford University
D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Shephard, Tarsha B.
Associate Professor, Teacher Education (2012)
B.S., M.A., University of Montevallo
Ed.S., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Shepherd, Frederick M.
Professor, Political Science (1993)
B.A., Amherst College
Ph.D., Georgetown University
Simms, Grace L.
Information Technology Librarian, Law Library (2001)
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.L.S., The University of Alabama
Simoni, Serena
Associate Professor, Political Science (2011)
M.A., California State University, Long Beach
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Singleton, William C. III
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2023)
B.A., Hampton University
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Skelley, Jessica Whalen
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2011)
Pharm.D., Samford University
Skinner, Mary Talbot
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
B.S.N., The University of Alabama
D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham (expected)
Slaton, Rachel Morgan
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2010)
Pharm.D., Samford University
Smith, Robert, Jr.
Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity, Professor, Divinity (1997)
B.S., Cincinnati Bible College
M.Div., Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Smolin, David M.
Harwell G. Davis Professor of Constitutional Law (1987)
B.A., University of South Florida
J.D., University of Cincinnati
Snow, Amy C.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2009)
B.S.N., Samford University
M.N.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Soja, Morgan C.
Associate Professor, Music (2020)
B.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Speights-Binet, Jennifer
Chair, Geography & Sociology; Professor, Geography (2008)
B.A., Samford University
M.S., University of Edinburgh-Scotland
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Spells, Courtney E.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2021)
B.S., Tuskegee University
M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Alabama at Birmingham
St. Clair, Cindy B.
Associate Professor, Music (2020)
B.S., B.M., Samford University
M.M., D.M.A., The University of Alabama
Stanley, Sonya S.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (1996)
B.S., Judson College
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Stevenson, Maryam
Visiting Assistant Professor, Law (2022)
B.A., Rhodes College
J.D., University of Memphis School of Law
Ph.D., University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Steward, Julie Sims
Professor, English (1996)
B.A., Austin College
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University
Stokes, Charles (Chuck)
Professor, Sociology (2013)
B.A., M.Div., Samford University
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
Stone, Sarah D.
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Strange, James R.
Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2007);
Charles Jackson Granade & Elizabeth Donald Granade Chair of New Testament
B.A., Furman University
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., Emory University
Strickland, Henry C.
Ethel P. Malugen Professor, Law (1988)
B.A., Presbyterian College
J.D., Vanderbilt University
Strickland, Stephen L.
Assistant Professor, Physics (2018)
B.S., B.A., Wofford College
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Sun, Mingwei
Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2018)
B.S., M.S., Guizhou University
M.S., The University of Alabama
Sutton, Timothy J.
Interim Chair, World Languages & Cultures; Associate Professor, English (2015)
B.A., DePauw University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami
Sweeney, Douglas A.
Dean, Professor, Divinity (2019)
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Trinity International University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Szurek, Jaroslaw P.
Department Chair, Cataloging & Metadata;
Librarian, University Library (2003)
M.A., Jagiellonian University
M.S., University at Albany-SUNY
Szynkiewicz, Sarah H.
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2020)
B.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.S., Ph.D., James Madison University
Taylor, Beck A.
President; Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2022)
B.B.A., Baylor University
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
Taylor, Jennifer R.
Chair, Archives & Special Collections; Assistant Librarian, University Library (1999)
B.A., Mississippi State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Southern Mississippi
Thielman, Frank S.
Presbyterian Chair of Divinity, Professor, Divinity (1989)
B.A., Wheaton College
B.A., M.A., University of Cambridge
Ph.D., Duke University
Thigpen, Jonathan L.
Assistant Dean, Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2021)
Pharm.D., Samford University
Thomas, Michael Chad
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2016)
B.S., Pharm.D., University of Arizona
Thomason, Angela R.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2004)
Pharm.D., Samford University
Thompson, Larry D.
Professor, Art & Design (2007)
B.F.A., University of Texas at San Antonio
M.F.A., University of North Texas
Thornton, Jeremy P.
Associate Dean, Dwight Moody Beeson Chair in Business; Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2004)
B.A., Asbury College
M.S., Eastern University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Tice, Johnny R.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2022)
B.S.N., M.A., M.S.N., D.N.P., The University of Alabama
Todd, Candace H.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (1998)
B.S., Carson-Newman College
M.S., Ph.D., Baylor University
Todd, Stephen R.
Professor, Classics & Philosophy (1998)
B.A., Furman University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Toone, Brian R.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2005)
B.S., Clemson University
M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Trepanier, Lee D.
Chair, Professor, Political Science (2020)
B.A., Marquette University
M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Turner, Ashley McLeod
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2016)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Samford University
Vaughn Cross, Carol Ann
Associate Professor, Sociology (2000)
B.A., The University of Alabama atHuntsville
M.A., Ph.D., Auburn University
Viliunas, Brian B.
Professor, Music (2011)
B.M., Northwestern University
M.M., Rice University
D.M.A., Arizona State University
Waddell, Carla T.
Chair, Reference & Research Librarian, University Library (2000)
B.A., University of Montevallo
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Waldrop, Bruce A.
Professor, Pharmacy (2003)
B.S., Samford University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Waldvogel, Dieter A.
Associate Professor, World Language & Cultures (2020)
B.A., Texas Tech University
M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin
Wallace, W. Jason
Professor, History (2004); Richard J. Stockham, Jr. Chair of Western Intellectual History
B.A., Auburn University
M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Wang, X. Robert
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012)
B.S., Nankai University
M.S., Baylor University
Ph.D., The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Washmuth, Nicholas B.
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (2014)
B.H.S., University of Florida
D.P.T., Washington University in St. Louis
Watson, Stephen E.
Associate Professor, Art & Design (2014)
B.A., Williams Baptist College
M.F.A., The University of Alabama
Webb, Anna
Instructor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2020)
B.A., M.S., The University of Alabama
Webster, Douglas D.
Professor, Divinity (2007)
B.A., M.A., Wheaton College
Ph.D., University of St. Michael’s College
Wensel, Terri M.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2008)
Pharm.D., Auburn University
Wenth, Kayla L.
Instructor, Human Development & Family Science (2021)
B.S., M.S., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
West, Heather A.
Associate Professor, World Languages & Cultures (1997)
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.A., Mississippi State University
M.A. Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
West, Jennifer Ellis
Associate Professor, English (2021)
B.A., M.A., Mississippi College
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
White, Darin W.
Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2009)
B.S., Birmingham-Southern College
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
White, Mary E.
Assistant Professor, Art & Design (2007)
B.A., Samford University
M.F.A., The University of Alabama
White, C. Whitney
Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2022)
B.S., Mississippi College
Pharm.D, Samford University
Wiget, Paul A.
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2014)
B.S., Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Wilger, Dale
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2015)
B.S., SUNY at Fredonia
Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Williams, Tyler D.
Associate Professor, Kinesiology (2017)
B.S., Mississippi College
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Wilson, Angela
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2015)
B.S.N., M.S.N., Samford University
Winkler, William E.
Instructor, Art & Design (2019)
B.S., Full Sail University
Witherspoon, Monique G.
Associate Dean, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership (2014)
B.S., M.Ed., South Carolina State University
Ed.S., Winthrop University
Ed.D., Gardner-Webb University
Withrow, Christopher J.
Assistant Professor, Music (2023)
B.A., B.M., Louisiana State University
M.M., University of Nevada
D.M.A., The University of Alabama
Woodham, Matthew
Assistant Professor, Law (2021)
B.S., The University of Alabama
J.D., Samford University
Woodke, Lane
Assistant Professor, Law (2023)
B.A., J.D., The University of Alabama
Workman, Charles E.
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2002)
B.A., Samford University
M.A., Auburn University
Worthington, Mary A.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1995)
B.S., Pharm.D., The Ohio State University
Wright, Geoffrey A.
Professor, English (2007)
B.A., Oral Roberts University
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Tulsa
Wynn, Laura E.
Instructor, Nursing (2020)
B.S.N., University Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., University of West Georgia
Wynn, Stephanie D.
Associate Dean; Professor, Nursing (2012)
B.S.N., M.S.N., The University of Alabama
D.N.P., University of South Alabama
Yakimowski, Mary E.
Professor, Educational Leadership (2018)
B.S., Bridgewater State College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Yerkes, Rustin (Rusty)
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2012)
B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy
M.B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
York, Ashley B.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
B.S.N., The University of Alabama
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., Union University
Young, Lauren
Associate Librarian, University Library (2015)
B.A., M.A., The University of Mississippi
M.L.I.S., The University of Southern Mississippi
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