Full-Time Faculty
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Adedoyin, A. Christson
Professor, Social Work (2014)
BS, MSW, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
PhD, University of Kentucky
Adunlin, Georges B.
Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2017)
BS, College of Staten Island
MA, Brooklyn College
PhD, Florida A&M University
Aho, Elizabeth
Instructor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2022)
BS, MS, Miami University
Albin, Ramona C.
Associate Professor, Law (2017)
BA, Wesleyan University
MPH, Boston University
JD, The University of Texas at Austin
Allen, Haelim
Associate Professor, Art & Design (2024)
BA, MFA, University of Maryland-College Park
MRE, Trinity International University
MA, University of Memphis
Amamoo, Monique Ahinee
Interim Chair, Professor, Public Health (2016)
BS, Spelman College
MS, PhD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Anderson, Jeffrey M.
Professor, Law (2020)
B. A., Furman University
MA, JD, University of Virginia
Anderson, Johnathan S.
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2025)
BA, The University of Alabama
PhD, Indiana University
Andrews, Emily Snider
Assistant Professor, Music (2015)
BM, Samford University
MM, Baylor University
MDiv, Truett Theological Seminary
Andrews, Robin W.
Assistant Professor, Law (2024)
BSE, MSE, Jacksonville State University
JD, Samford University
Antwi-Fordjour, Kwadwo
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2018)
BA, University of Ghana
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arnold, John J.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008)
BS, Auburn University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ashe, Shannon M.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2013)
BS, University of Arizona
MEd, Northwestern State University of Louisiana
EdD, Liberty University
Atkins, Kelly D.
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (2018)
BS, The University of Iowa
PhD, DPT, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Averett, Michael W.
Associate Professor, Music (2021)
BA, Lenoir-Rhyne University
MM, PhD, Ball State University
Awtrey, Chad
Chair, Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2021)
BA, University of Wisconsin at Madison
MA, PhD, Arizona State University
Babb, Raegan E.
Assistant Professor, English (2025)
BSE, MA, University of North Alabama
Bailey, Rachel E.
Associate Professor, Public Health (2015)
BA, Washington University in St. Louis
MSc, PhD, Durham University
Bains, David R.
Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (1999)
BA, University of Virginia
AM, PhD, Harvard University
Baker, Lisa R.
Chair, Professor, Social Work (2018)
BA, The University of Georgia
MSW, Florida International University
PhD, The University of Georgia
Bakkegard, Kristin A.
Paul Propst Professor of Natural Sciences, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2008)
BS, United States Naval Academy
MA, Boston University
MS, Auburn University
PhD, Utah State University
Bals, Gordon C.
Associate Professor, Divinity (2022)
BA, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
MA, Colorada Christian University
EdD, University of Sarasota
Barber, Angela B.
Chair, Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2022)
BS, MS, Missouri State University
PhD, Florida State University
Barron, Amanda L.
Undergraduate Department Chair, Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
BSN, MSN, EdD, The University of Alabama
Basinger, Dana K.
Assistant Dean, Arts & Sciences; Assistant Professor, Core Curriculum (2001)
BA, MA, The University of Alabama
Bass, S. Jonathan
University Historian; Professor, History (1998)
BA, MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
PhD, The University of Tennessee
Battaglia, Lisa J.
Associate Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2012)
BA, Duke University
MA, The University of Alabama
MA, PhD, Vanderbilt University
Beall, Jennifer W.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2000)
BS, PharmD, Samford University
Beaumont, Lance
Dean, School of the Arts; Professor, Music (2023)
BM, MM, Texas Christian University
DMA, Boston University
Beckham, Lisa L.
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership (2021)
BS, MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
EdS, EdD, Samford University
Belski, William H.
Associate Professor, Accounting (2004)
BA, Washington & Jefferson College
MBA, University of Notre Dame
PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Benjamin, Courteney L.
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (2020)
PhD, University of Connecticut
MS, Florida State University
BS, University of West Florida
Benner, Kimberley W.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1997)
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
BS, PharmD, Samford University
Bennett, Brad C.
Associate Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2015)
BS, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
PhD, The University of Tennessee
Benton, Amy L.
Professor, Educational Leadership (2019)
BS, Millikin University
PhD, Loyola University, Chicago
Berry, Cynthia G.
Undergraduate Associate Dean, Professor, Nursing (2002)
BSN, University of Bridgeport
MSN, DNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Berry, Jack W.
Associate Professor, Psychology (2009)
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
PhD, The Wright Institute
Bickel, C. Scott
Associate Dean, Health Sciences; Professor, Physical Therapy (2016)
BS, Ohio University
MPT, Old Dominion University
PhD, The University of Georgia
Birkenfeld, Karen J.
Chair, Professor, Teacher Education (2009)
BS, ME, University of Montevallo
EdD, University of West Georgia
Blake, Dana D.
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (2018)
BS, Samford University
MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
DPT, College of Saint Scholastica
Boswell, Brad
Visiting Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
BA, Union University
MA, Boston College
PhD, Duke University
Bourne, Emily
Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2024)
BS, MS, PhD, Auburn University
Boyd, Kathryn M.
Instructor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2023)
BA, BSBA, MBA, Auburn University
Bradley, Donald E.
Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences; Professor, Sociology (2014)
BA, Mars Hill College
MA, PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Bradley, Joanna C.
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2015)
BA, Mars Hill College
MA, La Pontifica Universidad Javeriana
PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Brakke, Aaron P.
Assistant Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2021)
BS, BArch, MArch, Ball State University
Brammer, Charlotte D.
Professor, English (2004)
BA, Hollins College
MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
PhD, The University of Alabama
Bright, Laura B.
Lecturer, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2025)
BA, Birmingham-Southern College
MA, The University of Alabama
Broeseker, Amy E.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (1994)
BSN, PharmD, University of Florida
PhD, The University of Alabama
Brown, Caitlin G.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy (2024)
BS, PharmD, Samford University
Brown, Kice
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2025)
BS, Mississippi College
Brown, Stephen A.
Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2019)
BS, Middle Tennessee State University
JD, PharmD, Samford University
Brown, Terri M.
Professor, Pharmacy (2025)
PharmD, Auburn University
Bruno, Chelsea M.
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2024)
BA, Bob Jones University
MA, Purdue University
PhD, University of Florida
Buchanan, Joy A.
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2017)
BA, MS, Chapman University
PhD, George Mason University
Buckner, Ellen Banks
Professor, Nursing (2016)
BSN, MS, MSN, DSN, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Burdette, Kelli R.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2018)
BSN, MSN, Auburn University
Busbee, M. Brad
Chair, Professor, English (2013)
BA, Presbyterian College
MA, Middlebury College
PhD, University of California, Davis
Bustabad, Scott E.
Assistant Professor, Physics (2025)
BS, Georgia Institute of Technology
MEd, Harvard University
PhD, Michigan State University
Byland, Laura S.
Professor, Theatre & Dance (2012)
BA, Hiram College
MA, Oklahoma State University
MFA, The University of Oklahoma
Cahoon, Terri M.
Chair, Professor, Nurse Anesthesia (2003)
BSN, Auburn University
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN, University of Central Arkansas
DNP, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Cameron, Amy C.
Instructor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2019)
BS, Texas A&M University
MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cantley, Bradley W.
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2018)
BS, MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Carballal, Ana
Chair, Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2024)
BA, University of Santiago de Compostela
MA, University of Kansas
PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia
Carden, Kameron
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2022)
BSE, The University of Georgia
MA, University of Florida
Carden, William (Art)
Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2012)
BS, MA, The University of Alabama
AM, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis
Carey, M. Clay
Professor, Communication & Media (2014)
BS, Middle Tennessee State University
MS, PhD, Ohio University
Carson, Carlissa
Assistant Professor, Law (2023)
BA, Oglethorpe University
JD, Emory University School of Law
LLM, Georgetown University School of Law
Carson, Charles M., IV
Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2004)
BPA, MBA, Mississippi State University
PhD, The University of Mississippi
Carter, Melondie R.
Dean, Professor and Distinguished Chair, Nursing (2021)
BSN, Troy University
MSM, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Castle, Mark J.
Chair, Professor, Theatre & Dance (2005)
BA, Leeds University
MFA, University of Memphis
Caulkins, R. Mark
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2019)
BA, Dartmouth College
MD, Albany Medical College of Union University
DPT, Franklin Pierce University
Cecil, Cheryl
Chair, Assistant Librarian, University Library (2005)
BM, Samford University
MLIS, The University of Alabama
Cecil, David
Professor, Social Work (2016)
BA, MSW, University of Kentucky
PhD, University of South Carolina
Chandler, Kristie B.
Assistant Dean, Education; Professor, Human Development & Family Science (2007)
BBA, MEd, Mississippi State University
PhD, University of North Texas
Chapman, Chloe’ E.
Instructor, Nursing (2020)
BSN, University of Pittsburgh
MSN, University of South Alabama
Chatman, Sherri H.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
BSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN, DNP, Samford University
Chatraw, Joshua D.
Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism & Cultural Engagement; Assistant Professor, Divinity (2023)
BBA, Georgia Southern University
MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Cheek, Rachel
Instructor, Nursing (2024)
BSN, Samford University
MSN, Auburn University
Cherry, C. Edward
Librarian, University Library (1986)
BA, Samford University
MLS, The University of Alabama
Chew, Stephen L.
Professor, Psychology (1993)
BA, The University of Texas at Austin
PhD, University of Minnesota
Childs, Callan Y.
Assistant Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2024)
BA, Washington University in St. Louis
MA, Southern California Institute of Architecture
Chism, Kara M.
Chair, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership (2018)
BS, BA, MEd, EdS, EdD, Samford University
Cimbora, David
Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs (2024)
BS, University of Washington
MA, PhD, University of Denver
Cissell, Jordan R.
Assistant Professor, Geography (2020)
BS, MS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Clapp, Douglas C.
Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2001)
BA, Dartmouth College
MA, PhD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Clark, Lyndsay
Instructor, Social Work (2022)
BA, Samford University
MDiv, Duke University
MA, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Cleveland, William T. (Bill)
Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership (2023)
BS, Samford University
MEd, EdS, EdD, University of Montevallo
Coate, Katie C.
Lecturer, Nutrition & Dietetics (2019)
BS, MS, Auburn University
PhD, Vanderbilt University
Cobia, F. Jane
Professor, Educational Leadership (2011)
BS, Jacksonville State University
MA, EdD, The University of Alabama
Coblentz, Travis
Visiting Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
BA, Bethel University
MDiv, ThM, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
MA, PhD, Baylor University
Coleman, Andrew T.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Env Sciences (2025)
BS, The University of Alabama
MS, Appalachian State University
MS, Johns Hopkins University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Coleman, Jennifer J.
Professor, Nursing (1999)
BSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN, Samford University
PhD, The University of Southern Mississippi
Collins, Andrea W.
Professor, Nursing (2012)
BSN, MSN, DNP, Samford University
Collins, Kathryn F.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy (2025)
PharmD, Samford University
Collins, Prisca
Chair, Professor, Physical Therapy (2023)
BS, Florida International University
MS, PhD,University of Pittsburgh
Cooper, Sarah
Assistant Librarian, University Library (2017)
BA, University of Montevallo
MLIS, The University of Alabama
Copeland, Philip L.
Professor, Music (2011)
BME, The University of Mississippi
MME, Mississippi College
DMA, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Corder, Katelynn
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2020)
BS, College of Charleston
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cortes, Cynthia G.
Professor, Nursing (2009)
BSN, Samford University
MRE, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MSN, DrPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cory, Joseph A.
Professor, Art & Design (2014)
BA, Central College
BFA, School of The Art Institute of Chicago
MFA, The University of Chicago
Couvillion, Havilah S.
Instructor, Nursing (2019)
BSN, MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Crawford, Laura S.
Assistant Professor, English (2022)
BA, University of Mobile
MA, Baylor University
PhD, The University of Mississippi
Cretton-Scott, Erika
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008)
BS, Saint Mary’s College
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Crews, Christopher B.
Lecturer, Theatre & Dance (2022)
BFA, University of Montevallo
Crews, Scott
Instructor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2022)
BS, Samford University
MS, Georgia Institute of Technology
Crouch, Michael A.
Fred E. McWhorter Dean and Professor, Pharmacy (2014)
BS, The University of North Carolina
PharmD, Medical University of South Carolina
Cruthirds, Danielle L.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2007)
BS, Spring Hill College
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cyr, Taylor W.
Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2019)
BA, BA, MA, Florida State University
PhD, University of California, Riverside
D’Souza, Bernadette
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2011)
BA, Mumbai University
PhD, Mercer University
Dalton, Grant B.
Professor, Music (2001)
BS, David Lipscomb University
MM, DMA, The Ohio State University
Darling, Clara
Instructor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2020)
BS, Johnson & Wales University
MS, Samford University
Davey, Emily Bonds
Visiting Assistant Professor, Law (2021)
BA, Jacksonville State University
JD, University of Alabama School of Law
Davey, Kimberly
Associate Professor, Public Health (2015)
BA, BS, MBA, Samford University
MA, Seton Hall University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Davidson, Theresa C.
Director, Professor, Sociology (2005)
BA, University of Arizona
MA, Northern Arizona University
PhD, Louisiana State University
Davis, Joel S.
Chair, Professor, Music (2012)
BM, Samford University
MA, DMA, Claremont Graduate University
Davis, Jonathan C.
Professor, Human Development & Family Science (2002)
BEE, Georgia Institute of Technology
MMFT, Abilene Christian University
PhD, Purdue University
Davis, LaJuana S.
Professor, Law (2007)
BA, Georgia State University
JD, Harvard Law School
Day, Jeanelle B.
Professor, Teacher Education (2018)
BS, The University of Alabama
MA, University of Montevallo
PhD, The University of Alabama
Day, William Lance
Associate Librarian, University Library (2014)
BSW, University of Montevallo
MSW, The University of Georgia
MLIS, The University of Alabama
Deas, Crystal M.
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2016)
PharmD, Xavier University of Louisiana
DeHart, Renee M.
Associate Dean, Professor, Pharmacy (2012)
PharmD, University of Florida
Den Hartog, Jonathan J.
Chair, Professor, History (2019)
BA, Hillsdale College
MA, PhD, University of Notre Dame
Denning, Brannon P.
Starnes Professor of Law (2003)
BA, The University of the South
JD, The University of Tennessee
LLM, Yale University
DeVine, D. Mark
Associate Professor, Divinity (2008)
BS, Clemson University
MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
DeVries, Annalise J.K.
Assistant Professor, History (2017)
BA, University of Denver
PhD, Rutgers University
Diamond, Brad M.
Professor, Music (2014)
BM, Westminster Choir College
MM, DMA, University of Cincinnati
Dike-Minor, Chinelo E.
Associate Professor, Law (2020)
BA, Wesleyan University
JD, Yale Law School
MSN, Samford University
DiRusso, Alyssa A.
Whelan W. and Rosalie T. Palmer Professor of Law (2005)
BS, Carnegie Mellon University
JD, The University of Texas at Austin
Dobbins, Elizabeth G.
Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (1999)
BA, Auburn University
MS, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Dorton, William
Assistant Professor, Law (2024)
BA, Washington University
JD, University of Kentucky
Drace, Kevin M.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2023)
BS, Athens State University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dugan, B. DeeAnn
Chair, Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2008)
BA, University of Central Florida
PharmD, University of Florida
Durst, Sarah M.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Core Curriculum (2023)
BA, MEd, PhD, University of Illinois
Duvall, Rebekah
Instructor, Nursing (2022)
BA, BSN, University of South Alabama
MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Eason, C. Clifton
Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2013)
BS, The University of Alabama
MBA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
PhD, The University of Mississippi
Elsner, Robert J. F.
Chair, Professor, Psychology (2021)
BA, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS, MEd, PhD, University of Georgia
DMin, Virginia Theological Seminary
MDiv, Erskine Theological Seminary
Ennis, Leslie S.
Professor, Educational Leadership (2000)
BA, JD, Samford University
MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Evans, Bianca D.
Administrative Faculty, Law (2025)
BS, Tuskegee University
MS, Alabama A&M University
PhD, Auburn University
MBA, Indiana University
Evans, Jill E.
Associate Dean, Professor, Law (1994)
BA, University of California, Irvine
MM, JD, Northwestern University
Evans, Lauren F.
Associate Professor, Art & Design (2018)
BS, BA, College of Charleston
MFA, University of Maryland
Evans, Olivia
Assistant Professor, English (2022)
BA, Wake Forest University
MA, University of Virginia
PhD, Cornell University
Ferguson, Angela
Associate Director, Student Support/EAP; Assistant Professor (2024)
BA, University of Southern Mississippi
MA, PhD, The University of Texas
Finch, J. Howard
Sara J. Krawczak Chair in Financial Management; Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2011)
BBA, North Georgia College
MBA, Mercer University
MA, PhD, The University of Alabama
Fincher, Rita Malia
Associate Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2007)
BS, Newcomb College
PhD, Tulane University
Fisk, Scott R.
Chair, Professor, Art & Design (2001)
BFA, Henderson State University
MFA, Memphis College of Art
Fleming, Jonathan
Associate Professor, Geography (2018)
BS, University of North Alabama
MS, PhD, Mississippi State University
Flynn, Karen L.
Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2014)
BS, MA, EdD, Ball State University
Flynt, Shannon R.
Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2002)
BS, Samford University
MA, The University of Alabama
PhD, University of Missouri
Ford, Charles L.
Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2005)
BGS, EdS, Samford University
MEd, Regent University
MA, Savannah College of Art & Design
Fosu, Ignatius
Chair, Professor, Communication & Media (2020)
MA, PhD, The University of Alabama
French, Kimberly
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2022)
ASN, Troy State University, Montgomery
BSN, Jacksonville State University
MSN, Samford University
PhD, Mercer University
Frost, Ginger S.
Research Professor, History (1996)
BA, Texas Woman’s University
MA, Louisiana State University
PhD, Rice University
Fuller, Thomas L.
Associate Dean, Divinity (2018)
BA, Samford University
MDiv, D.Min., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, The University of Alabama
Galloway, Ryan W.
Professor, Communication & Media (2005)
BA, George Mason University
MA, Baylor University
PhD, The University of Georgia
Garza, David C.
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (1998)
BS, Georgia Institute of Technology
PhD, University of South Carolina
Gentry, Grant L.
Associate Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2010)
BA, Austin College
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
George, Ashley
Associate Professor, Communication & Media (2014)
BA, Southern Wesleyan University
MA, PhD, The University of Alabama
George, Timothy F.
Research Professor, Divinity (1988)
AB, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
MDiv, Th.D., Harvard University
Gerhardt, Clara E.
Orlean Beeson Distinguished Professor, Human Development & Family Science (1998)
BA, MA, PhD, University of Pretoria, South Africa
MBA, Samford University
Gignilliat, Mark S.
Professor, Divinity (2005)
BA, Bob Jones University
MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary
PhD, University of St. Andrews
Gilbert, Alicia T.
Assistant Professor, Law (2024)
BS, JD, The University of Alabama
Gilchrist, Erin N.
Associate Professor, Teacher Education (2014)
BS, MA, EdS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Gill, Bryan D.
Director Office of Faith, Learning, & Vocation; Administrative Faculty (2024)
BA, Auburn University
MDiv, Samford University
DMin, Gateway Seminary
Gilstrap, Shannon R.
Assistant Professor, Psychology
BS, Samford University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Glenn, David J.
Associate Professor, Theatre & Dance (2010)
BFA, Auburn University
MFA, University of Arizona
Gorman, Greg S.
Vice Chair, Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2008)
BS, Armstrong State College
PhD, The University of Georgia
Gould, Kara J.
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2025)
BS, Wheaton College
PhD, The University of Utah
Gradert, Kenyon A.
Assistant Professor, English (2021)
BA, Dordt University
MA, PhD, Washington University in St. Louis
Grayson, Melinda
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
ASN, BSN, Samford University
MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Greenhalgh, Christy
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2022)
BS, University of Florida
BSN, University of South Florida
MSN, University of South Alabama
DNP, Samford University
Gregory, Brian W.
Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2002)
BS, MS, Furman University
PhD, The University of Georgia
Guffin, Scott L.
Executive Director, Assistant Professor, Christian Ministry (2017)
BS, Samford University
MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Gurley, Lisa E.
Graduate Associate Dean, Professor, Nursing (2010)
ADN, Jefferson State Community College
BSN, MSN, Samford University
PhD, William Carey University
Gurney, Mary T.
Instructor, Theatre & Dance (2019)
BA, MSE, Samford University
Hagues, Rachel
Associate Professor, Social Work (2015)
BS, MSW, PhD, The University of Georgia
Hall, Timothy D.
Professor, History (2016)
BA, Grace University
ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary
MA, The University of Chicago
PhD, Northwestern University
Hallman, Heather G.
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2021)
BS, MSPAS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hamm, Brian J.
Assistant Professor, History (2019)
BA, Pepperdine University
MA, PhD, University of Florida
Hankins, Anna-Leigh Stone
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2016)
BBA, MA, MS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Haraway, Jennifer M.
Associate Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies, Sociology (2015)
BA, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
MA, PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Hardin, J. Michael
Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2015)
BS, University of West Florida
MS, Florida State University
MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
MA, PhD, The University of Alabama
Hardin, Lee M.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2019)
BSN, MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
DNP, Samford University
Hardy II, H.H. (Chip)
Associate Professor, Divinity (2024)
MA, PhD, The University of Chicago
MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
BA, The University of Oklahoma
Harmon, Quykerita (Keta)
Acquisitions Librarian, Law Library (2017)
BS, MLIS, The University of Alabama
Harris, Johnathan
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2023)
BA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MDiv, Samford University
PhD, Wheaton College
Harris, Reginald J.
Assistant Professor, Management (2018)
BS, University of Houston
MBA, Augusta State University
Harrison, Lori H.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2015)
BSN, Samford University
MSN, Auburn University
Harrison, Mary P.
Visiting Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2024)
BSBA, Mississippi College
MBA, PhD, The University of Alabama
Hataway, Andrew (Drew)
Research Compliance Officer; Associate Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2011)
BA, BS, Samford University
PhD, The University of Mississippi
Hendrickson, Howard P.
Chair, Professor, Pharmaceutical, Social, & Administrative Sciences (2018)
BS, University of Arkansas
MS, The University of Kansas
PhD, University of Arkansas
Henley, Grant H.
Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2019)
BA, Boston University
MA, PhD, Harvard University
Hensarling, Robert W., Jr.
Professor, Kinesiology (1995)
BS, Samford University
MS, The University of Southern Mississippi
EdS, EdD, Samford University
Herbinger, Lisa E.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2013)
BSN, DNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN, Samuel Merritt University
Herndon, Kimmetha D.
Dean, Librarian, University Library (2008)
BS, The University of Georgia
MLS, The University of Alabama
Herrera, Ronald Rodriguez
Assistant Professor, Music (2025)
BM, Northwestern State University
MM, DMA, Louisiana State University
Hess, Mary Annette
Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
BSN, Auburn University at Montgomery
MSN, Troy State University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Higgins, Julia B.
Assistant Professor, Christian Ministry (2024)
BA, University of North Alabama
MDiv, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD,The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Hill, Celeste H.
Chair, Professor, Human Development & Family Science (2014)
BA, MA, MS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Hill, Stephen
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance & Quantitative Analysis (2023)
BS, MS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Hilsmier, Amanda S.
Professor, Teacher Education (2004)
BA, Mercer University
ME, Mississippi College
PhD, Vanderbilt University
Hoaglund, Amy E.
Assistant Dean, Education; Professor, Teacher Education (2008)
BS, Jacksonville State University
MS, EdS, EdD, Samford University
Hoffman, Paul A.
Associate Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2025)
BA, Gordon College
MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
PhD, International Institution
Hogewood, Lynn D.
Assistant Dean, Administrative Faculty, Law (2018)
BA, JD, Samford University
MA, The University of Alabama
Holcomb, David
Chair, Professor, Political Science (2025)
BA, William Jewell College
MA, PhD, Baylor University
Holley, Brandi L.
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2020)
BA, MS, PhD, The University of Mississippi
Holloway, Betsy B.
Vice President; Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing (2002)
BA, Vanderbilt University
MBA, Samford University
PhD, The University of Alabama
Holmes, Kyteria E.
Instructor, Nursing (2021)
BSN, Jacksonville State University
MSN, Jacksonville University
DNP, Samford University
Holt, William G., III
Administrative Faculty, Law (2024)
BA, University of Georgia
MCP, Georgia Institute of Technology
JD, Vermont Law School
PhD, Yale University
Horn, Randolph C.
Professor, Political Science (1996)
BA, University of the South
MA, PhD, University of Florida
Howard, Amanda R.
Associate Professor, Psychology (2015)
BA, The Ohio State University
MS, PhD, Texas Christian University
Hudson, Blake
Dean and Ethel P. Malugen Chair in Law, Professor (2022)
BA, University of Montevallo
MES, JD, Duke University
Hughes, Peter J.
Assistant Provost; Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2009)
BS, The University of Alabama
PharmD, Samford University
Hurt, John B.
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2017)
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MS, University of Nebraska
Hyde, Rebecca Anne
Assistant Librarian, University Library (2016)
BA, University of Mary Washington
MLIS, The University of Alabama
Hynds, Emily A.
Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences; Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2000)
BS, Furman University
MS, PhD, Emory University
Iranikhah, Maryam
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2009)
BS, Ryerson Polytechnic University
PharmD, Samford University
Istok, Alexandria
Visiting Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
BA, The University of Alabama
MA, University of Notre Dame
MPhil, New York University
PhD, New York University (expected)
Izor, Kelsea M.
Assistant Librarian & Metadata Librarian for Serials & Electronic Resources Catalog, University Library (2024)
BA, Marshall University
MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MLIS, The University of Alabama
Jackson, Allison J.
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (2005)
BS, MEd, Auburn University at Montgomery
PhD, The University of Alabama
Jackson, Kelly F.
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2017)
BA, MS, The University of Alabama
Janas, Michael J.
Professor, Communication & Media (1993)
BA, Boston College
MA, The University of Georgia
PhD, The University of Iowa
Jap, Letitia
Assistant Professor, Music (2025)
BM, The University of Texas at Austin
MM, New England Conservatory of Music
DMA, Eastman School of Music
Jensen, Kelly C.
Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2000)
BA, MA, PhD, The University of Georgia
Johns, Marci S.
Senior Associate Provost; Interim Dean, Business; Administrative Faculty, Continuing Studies (2018)
BA, M.P.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
JD, Faulkner University
Johnson, Corey M.
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2012)
BS, East Central University
PhD, The University of Oklahoma
Johnson, Myrtis A.
Instructor, Teacher Education (2005)
BS, The University of Alabama
MSE, Alabama A&M University
Johnson, Virginia (Nia)
Associate Professor, Communication & Media (2015)
BS, BA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PhD, The University of Alabama
Johnson, S. Wesley
Interim Chair, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (2018)
BS, MSPAS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
DHSc, A.T. Still University
Johnston, Kristen C.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2015)
BSN, MSN, Samford University
DNP, Troy University
Jones, Lauren H.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2018)
BSN, Kennesaw State University
MSN, Samford University
Jones, Leigh A.
Reference Librarian, Law Library (2017)
BA, Fisk University
MSLS, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
JD, Texas Southern University
Jones, Steven T.
John Will Gay Professor of Banking and Finance, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2001)
BA, Huntingdon College
MBA, Vanderbilt University
PhD, University of Cincinnati
Jung, Alan P.
Dean, Health Professions; Professor, Kinesiology (2006)
BS, James Madison University
MS, Appalachian State University
PhD, The University of Alabama
Kaal, Megan H.
Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2019)
BS, Samford University
MBA, MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kawell, Gregory A.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2004)
BA, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
MCS, Colorado State University
Keebler, Konda
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2023)
AAS, Shelton State Community College
BS, MS, Faulkner University
BSN, The University of Alabama
MSN, DNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Keele, Layne
Associate Professor, Law (2022)
BBA, Hardeman University
JD, Indiana University School of Law
Keene, Megan C.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2023)
BS, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS, PhD, University of Michigan
Kendrach, Michael G.
Executive Associate Dean, Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1993)
BS, The University of Toledo
PharmD, University of Kentucky
Kendrick, Mary Talbot
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2023)
BSN, The University of Alabama
DNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kennedy, Morgan Burns
Assistant Librarian, University Archivist, University Library (2020)
BA, MS, The University of Alabama
Kennedy, Hannah S.
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education (2023)
BA, The University of Alabama
MA, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kennedy, Janie A.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (1997)
BS, Samford University
MS, PhD, Auburn University
Kenning, Kristin
Professor, Music (2011); Opera Director
BM, Western Michigan University
MM, DMA, University of Minnesota
Kerner, Joel W.
Assistant Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2024)
BArch, Judson University
MArch, Southern California Institute of Architecture
Kinnerson, Lakesha
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration & Analytics (2018)
BS, MPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Kirk, Alexander T.
Assistant Professor, Divinity (2024)
BA, University of Florida
MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando
MA, University of Toronto
PhD, Durham University
Kirkpatrick, Nathan
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2020)
BA, Covenant College
MEd, PhD, The University of Georgia
Koch, Carol L.
Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2015)
BS, MA, Central Michigan University
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
Kozman, Rony
Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2020)
BS, MA, McMaster University
MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, University of Toronto
Krulak, Todd C.
Director, University Fellows & Micah Fellows; Visiting Assistant Professor, History (2021)
BA, College of William & Mary
MA, Wheaton College
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
Kuruk, Paul
Lucille Stewart Beeson Chair in Law, Professor, Law (1995)
LLB, University of Ghana
BL, Ghana Law School
LLM, Temple University
SJD, Stanford University
Kyle, Jeffrey A.
Vice Chair, Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2008)
PharmD, Samford University
Lackey, Mark
Professor, Music (2013)
BS, David Lipscomb College
MM, DMA, Peabody Conservatory
LaDuca, Garrison
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2023)
BSBA, MAcc, Samford University
PhD, The University of Mississippi
Laing, Stefana Dan
Associate Professor, Divinity (2018)
BA, Macquarie University
MSLS, University of North Texas
MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Landgrave, Hannah E.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2021)
BSN, Samford University
MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
DNP, Samford University
Laughlin, Gregory K.
Director, Lucille Beeson Law Library; Associate Professor, Law (2008)
BA, Missouri State University
JD, University of Missouri-Columbia
MS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Lawhon, Sharon L.
Professor, Music (1994)
BM, Belmont University
MCM, DMA, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ledbetter, Maria D.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2017)
BSN, Western Kentucky University
MSN, DNAP, Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Lee, Sang-Rok
Associate Professor, Kinesiology (2025)
BS, International Institution
MS, Southern Illinois University
PhD, Florida State University
Lee, Yeon Mi
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2024)
MPhil, Yale University
PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Leonard, Jeffery M.
Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2012)
BA, Southeastern Bible College
MDiv, Alliance Theological Seminary
PhD, Brandeis University
Leveille, Scott D.
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies, Core Texts (2025)
BS, Tuskegee University
MS, Alabama A&M University
PhD, Auburn University
MBA, Indiana University
Licata, Ashley
Assistant Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2024)
BS, Samford University
MS, Georgia State University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lim, Jaejoo (Jay)
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2022)
BA, Seoul University
MS, Georgia State University
PhD, Clemson University
Linebaugh, Johnathan A.
Anglican Chair of Divinity; Associate Professor, Divinity (2022)
BS, Messiah University
MDiv, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
PhD, Durham University
Lockart, Molly Smith
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2021)
BS, Berry College
PhD, The University of Alabama
Lohrke, Cynthia F.
Interim Chair, Professor, Accounting (2000)
BBA, Loyola University
MS, PhD, Drexel University
Lovejoy, Riley T.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2022)
BS, Judson College
MS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Lucioni, Patricia Jumbo
Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2016)
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MD, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Herdie School of Medicine
Luthin, David R.
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2006)
BA, PhD, Southern Illinois University
Malysz, Piotr Jozef
Associate Professor, Divinity (2011)
BA, Adam Mickiewicz University
MDiv, Concordia Theological Seminary
ThD, Harvard University
Marlin, Jane-Marie
Instructor, Teacher Education (2023)
BSE, MA, The University of Alabama
Marsh, J. Patrick
Associate Professor, Kinesiology (2019)
BA, MA, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
PhD, Baylor University
Marshall, Mallory R.
Professor, Kinesiology (2014)
BS, The University of Tulsa
MA, University of Maryland
PhD, Michigan State University
Martin, Edward C.
Professor, Law (1983)
BS, JD, The University of Tennessee
Martin, Rachel S.
Administrative Faculty, Law (2024)
BA, University of South Alabama
JD, Samford University
Mathews, Suresh T.
Interim Dean, Public Health; Chair, Professor, Nutrition & Dietetics (2015)
MS, Bharathiar University, India
BS, MPhil, PhD, University of Madras, India
Matwick, Kelsi M.
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2025)
BA, University of Notre Dame
MA, University of Florida
Mazzei, Matthew J.
Chair, Brock Family Chair of Entrepreneurship, Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing (2013)
BS, University of Florida
MS, MBA, University of South Florida
PhD, Auburn University
McCarty, Emily
Assistant Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2023)
AA, Central Virginia Community College
BA, Liberty University
PhD, Saint Louis University
McCarty, Sara E. Helms
Associate Dean, Business; Margaret Gage Bush Distinguished Professor of Economics, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2009)
BA, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
MA, PhD, University of Maryland
McCay, Dennis O.
Assistant Professor, Healthcare Administration & Informatics (2019)
BA, MBA, University of Montevallo
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
McCombs, Kate
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing (2021)
BS, MBA, University of Florida
PhD, Florida Atlantic University
McCormack, Dawn
Dean, Arts & Sciences; Professor, History (2023)
BA, University of Pennsylvania
PhD, University of Pennsylvania
McCullough, Mary E.
Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2001)
BA, Virginia Commonwealth University
MA, PhD, Michigan State University
MSE, University of Alabama at Birmingham
McEwan, Anna E.
Dean, Professor, Education (2020)
BA, Asbury University
MS, University of West Florida
PhD, Florida State University
McFarlin, Timothy J.
Professor, Law (2020)
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia
JD, Saint Louis University
McGinnis, Beth
Associate Professor, Music (2017)
BM, Samford University
MM, Texas Christian University
MA, PhD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
McGinnis, T. Scott
Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2002)
BS, Samford University
MBA, The University of Alabama
MA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MA, PhD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
McInerney, Kerry P.
Director, Graduate & International Law Programs; Administrative Faculty, (2020)
BA, Birmingham-Southern College
MA, Wayne State University
JD, Samford University
McMichael, Sandra L.
Instructor, Nursing (2014)
BSN, Auburn University at Montgomery
MSN, Troy State University
Metress, Christopher
University Professor, English (1993)
BA, St. Mary’s University
MA, PhD, Vanderbilt University
Metz, Theodore L. (Theo)
Assistant Professor, Music (2024)
BFA, William Paterson University
MM, State University of New York at Purchase
Mileski, Megan R.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2012)
BSN, MSN, Samford University
Miller, Niya P.
Associate Professor, Communication & Media (2019)
BA, MA, The University of Alabama
MS, Troy University
PhD, The University of Southern Mississippi
Miller, Tonya
Associate Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2023)
BID, Louisiana State University
MFA, Savannah College of Art & Design
Minnema, Anthony H.
Associate Professor, History (2016)
BA, Calvin College
MA, Western Michigan University
PhD, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Misner, Ryan L.
Chair, Associate Professor, Architecture & Interior Design (2018)
BS, Ball State University
MA, University of Florida
Montgomery, P. Andrew
Associate Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2004)
BA, Georgia State University
MA, University of Washington
PhD, The University of Iowa
Moore, Christa
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2015)
BSN, The University of Alabama
MSN, Samford University
Mouw, Alex
Assistant Professor, English (2025)
BA, Hope College
MFA, Purdue University
Mu, Peng
Assistant Librarian, University Library (2012)
BS, Shandong University (China)
MLIS, Wayne State University
Mullis, Norma K.
Instructor, World Languages & Cultures (2019)
BA, EdS, Samford University
MA, The University of Alabama
New, Lenzie M.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2025)
ASN, Jefferson State Community College
BSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Newberry, Michelle R.
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2015)
BS, MA, The University of Alabama
Nicholson, Chelsea R.
Assistant Professor, Theatre & Dance (2018)
BA, Samford University
MFA, The University of Alabama
Nixon, Brooke M.
Assistant Professor, Law (2024)
BA, The University of Alabama
JD, Samford University
Northrup, Lori A.
Associate Dean & Chair of Collection Management; Librarian, University Library (2002)
BA, Troy State University
MLIS, The University of Alabama
Oeding, Noemi
Assistant Professor, Political Science (2024)
BA, University of Florida
MA, Florida State University
PhD, Auburn University
Oladimeji, Abolade
Assistant Professor, Geography & Sociology (2025)
MA, The University of Toledo
MA, Case Western Reserve University
Olive, Don H.
Chair, Professor, Physics (2020)
BA, Carson-Newman University
MS, PhD, Vanderbilt University
Ortega-Higgs, Sara
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2023)
BA, MA, PhD, University Stendhal
PhD, University of Puerto Rico
Outlaw, Kyle W.
Assistant Professor, Accounting (2023)
BS, MBA, Arkansas State University
PhD, The University of Mississippi
Overton, Anthony S.
Chair, Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2017)
BS, South Carolina State University
MS, The University of Georgia
PhD, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Padilla, Osvaldo
Professor, Divinity (2008)
BA, Moody Bible Institute
MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
PhD, King’s College, University of Aberdeen
Pan, Kevin K.
Associate Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2016)
BS, National Taiwan University
MS, PhD, Stanford University
Park, M. Sydney
Associate Professor, Divinity (2006)
BA, The University of Chicago
MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary
ThM, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
PhD, University of Aberdeen
Parker, Rhonda G.
Professor, Communication & Media (2002)
BS, The University of Southern Mississippi
MA, PhD, The University of Georgia
Parks, David A.
Administrative Faculty, Divinity (2013)
BA, MDiv, Samford University
PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Patane, Frank A.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2015)
BS, Lafayette College
MS, PhD, University of Florida
Patton, Kevin W.
Assistant Professor, Law
BS, United States Naval Academy
JD, Duke University School of Law
Payne, Courtney
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (2024)
BS, The University of Alabama
MS, Jacksonville State University
PhD, Concordia University-St. Paul
Payne, Jervis (J.D.)
Professor, Christian Ministry (2018)
BA, University of Kentucky
MDiv, PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Pearce, Cameron C.
Instructor, Accounting (2019)
BSBA, MAcc, Auburn University
Pederson, Joseph A.
Associate Professor, Kinesiology (2015)
BA, University of Northern Colorado
MS, Texas A&M University
Pence, Jillyn N.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2008)
BSN, The University of Southern Mississippi
MSN, Samford University
EdD, The University of Alabama
Peters, Courtney
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2022)
BS, Arkansas State University
MA, University of Arkansas at Monticello
Petrella, John K.
Chair, Professor, Kinesiology (2007)
BS, Georgia Institute of Technology
MEd, PhD, The University of Georgia
Pitts, Lindsay R.
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
BS, Samford University
MS, University of North Alabama
Pope, Hannah S.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2022)
BSN, Samford University
MSN, Auburn University
DNP, Samford University
Potaczek, Steven A.
Assistant Professor, Music (2019)
BA, Anderson University
MS, Indiana University
Powell, Jeffrey S.
Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2006)
BS, Furman University
PhD, Emory University
Powell, Maegan L.
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy (2021)
BS, Louisiana Tech University
DPT, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Price, Emily K.
Assistant Professor, Law (2024)
BA, The University of Alabama
JD, The University of Alabama School of Law
Prince, Valerie T.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1994)
PharmD, Mercer University
Promer, Laura S.
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2014)
BS, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville
MS, The University of Alabama
Pursell, Christopher J.
Chair, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2019)
BS, California State University, Sacramento
PhD, The University of Chicago
Putt, B. Keith
Professor, Classics & Philosophy (2002)
BA, Blue Mountain College
MDiv, PhD, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MA, PhD, Rice University
Rahn, Jennifer L.
Associate Professor, Geography (2007)
BA, Villanova University
MA, Temple University
PhD, University of Florida, Gainesville
Ratcliffe, Carol J.
Chair, Professor, Healthcare Administration & Informatics (2013)
BSN, The University of Alabama
MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
DNP, Samford University
Reeves, Josh A.
Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2016)
BA, MDiv, Samford University
MPhil, University of Cambridge
PhD, Boston University
Remington, Eric H.
Assistant Professor, Physics (2017)
BS, Samford University
MS, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Reynolds, LeeAnn G.
Associate Professor, History (2008)
BA, The University of Tennessee
MA, PhD, Vanderbilt University
Robayna, Tiffany
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2020)
BS, Anderson University
MA, The University of Southern Mississippi
PhD, Florida State University
Robbins, David E.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2016)
BS, LeTourneau University
MS, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Roberson, C. Jean
Assistant Professor, Social Work (2014)
BA, William Jewell College
MSW, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Roberts, Tracey M.
Professor, Law (2018)
AB, Harvard University
JD, Vanderbilt Law School
LLM, New York University
Rodgers, Jonathan P.
Assistant Professor, Music (2022)
BM, MM, Samford University
DMA, University of Southern Mississippi
Rose, Bridget C.
Assistant Dean; Assistant Professor, Core Curriculum (2009)
BA, Mobile College
MTS, Samford University
Ross, Sarah
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (2016)
BS, MPT, Marquette University
DPT, The College of St. Scholastica
Ross, William G.
Albert P. Brewer Chair of Ethics and Professionalism, Professor, Law (1988)
AB, Stanford University
JD, Harvard University
Sanchez, Christian A.
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2024)
BA, Pepperdine University
PhD, Emory University
Sandberg, Julianne
Associate Professor, English (2018)
BA, Cedarville University
MA, PhD, Southern Methodist University
Sandley, Don T.
Professor, Theatre & Dance (1997)
BA, East Texas Baptist College
MA, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, Louisiana State University
Sanford, David B.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2025)
AS, Bevill State Community College
BSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN, Samford University
Saville, Jennifer T.
Instructor, World Languages & Cultures (2022)
BA, Auburn University
MAEd, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Scarborough, Kathryn M.
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education (2021)
BS, Florida State University
MEd, University of Virginia
PhD, Florida State University
Sciacca, Geoff S.
Associate Professor, Art & Design (2019)
BFA, Auburn University
MFA, Louisiana Tech University
Scogin, William M.
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy (2021)
BS, The University of Alabama
DPT, University of Alabama at Birmingham
ScD, Texas Tech University
Shanahan, Tonya D.
Chair, Nurse Practitioner; Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
BSN, The University of Alabama
MSN, Mississippi University for Women
DNP, Samford University
Shapoval, Olga
Instructor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2022)
BA, Sonoma State University
PhD, University of Nevada-Reno
Sheaffer, Elizabeth Ann
Associate Dean, Professor, Pharmacy (2016)
BA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
MBA, Shenandoah University
PhD, George Mason University
Shelton, Lora R.
Senior Associate Dean, Professor, Nursing (2007)
BSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MSN, Samford University
DNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Shephard, Tarsha B.
Professor, Teacher Education (2012)
BS, MA, University of Montevallo
EdS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Shepherd, Frederick M.
Professor, Political Science (1993)
BA, Amherst College
PhD, Georgetown University
Simms, Grace L.
Information Technology Librarian, Law Library (2001)
BA, Birmingham-Southern College
MLS, The University of Alabama
Simoni, Serena
Professor, Political Science (2011)
MA, California State University, Long Beach
PhD, University of Southern California
Singleton, William C. III
Assistant Professor, Communication & Media (2023)
BA, Hampton University
MA, PhD, The University of Alabama
Skelley, Jessica Whalen
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2011)
PharmD, Samford University
Skelton, Shannon M.
Assistant Professor, English (2025)
BA, Samford University
MAEd, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MFA, Georgia College & State University
Slaton, Rachel Morgan
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2010)
PharmD, Samford University
Smolin, David M.
Harwell G. Davis Professor of Constitutional Law (1987)
BA, University of South Florida
JD, University of Cincinnati
Snow, Amy C.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2009)
BSN, Samford University
MNA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Snow-Davis, Rhonda
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2024)
BSN, The University of Alabama
MSN, DNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Soja, Morgan C.
Associate Professor, Music (2020)
BM, Bowling Green State University
MM, PhD, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Speights-Binet, Jennifer
Chair, Geography & Sociology; Professor, Geography (2008)
BA, Samford University
MS, University of Edinburgh-Scotland
PhD, Louisiana State University
Spells, Courtney E.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2021)
BS, Tuskegee University
MSN, DNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham
St. Clair, Cindy B.
Associate Professor, Music (2020)
BS, BM, Samford University
MM, DMA, The University of Alabama
Stanford, Kathryn F.
Instructor, Kinesiology (2025)
BS, Samford University
MS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
DPT, University of South Alabama
Stanley, Jade E.
Assistant Professor, Biological & Environmental Sciences (2025)
Stanley, Sonya S.
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (1996)
BS, Judson College
MS, Auburn University
PhD, Vanderbilt University
Stevenson, Maryam
Assistant Professor, Law (2022)
BA, Rhodes College
JD, University of Memphis School of Law
PhD, University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Steward, Julie Sims
Professor, English (1996)
BA, Austin College
MA, PhD, Rice University
Stokes, Charles (Chuck)
Professor, Sociology (2013)
BA, MDiv, Samford University
PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Stone, Sarah D.
Instructor, Nursing (2023)
BSN, Jacksonville State University
MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Strange, James R.
Charles Jackson Granade & Elizabeth Donald Granade Chair of New Testament; Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2007)
BA, Furman University
MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
MA, University of South Florida
PhD, Emory University
Strickland, Stephen L.
Assistant Professor, Physics (2018)
BS, BA, Wofford College
PhD, North Carolina State University
Sun, Mingwei
Associate Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2018)
BS, MS, Guizhou University
MS, PhD, The University of Alabama
Sutton, Timothy J.
Associate Professor, English (2015)
BA, DePauw University
MA, PhD, University of Miami
Sweeney, Douglas A.
Dean, Professor, Divinity (2019)
BA, Wheaton College
MA, Trinity International University
MA, PhD, Vanderbilt University
Szurek, Jaroslaw P.
Department Chair, Cataloging & Metadata; Librarian, University Library (2003)
MA, Jagiellonian University
MS, University at Albany-SUNY
Szynkiewicz, Sarah H.
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders (2020)
BA, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MS, PhD, James Madison University
Taaffe, Laura Domm
Assistant Professor, Law (2019)
BS, Cornell University
JD, Vanderbilt University
Taylor, Beck A.
President; Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2022)
BBA, Baylor University
MS, PhD, Purdue University
Taylor, Gregory K.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy (2024)
BS, PhD, Auburn University
Taylor, Jennifer R.
Chair, Archives & Special Collections; Assistant Librarian, University Library (1999)
BA, Mississippi State University
MLIS, The University of Southern Mississippi
Tennent, Timothy
Professor & Methodist Chair, Divinity (2025)
AS, Young Harris College
BA, Oral Roberts University
MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
ThM, Princeton Theological Seminary
PhD, University of Edinburgh
Thielman, Frank S.
Presbyterian Chair of Divinity; Professor, Divinity (1989)
BA, Wheaton College
BA, MA, University of Cambridge
PhD, Duke University
Thigpen, Jonathan L.
Assistant Dean, Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2021)
PharmD, Samford University
Thomas, Michael Chad
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2016)
BS, PharmD, University of Arizona
Thomason, Angela R.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (2004)
PharmD, Samford University
Thompson, Benjamin L.
Assistant Professor, Psychology (2025)
BS, University of Alabama at Birmingham
MTS, Samford University
PhD, Boston University
Thompson, Larry D.
Professor, Art & Design (2007)
BFA, University of Texas at San Antonio
MFA, University of North Texas
Thornton, Jeremy P.
Dwight Moody Beeson Chair in Business; Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2004)
BA, Asbury College
MS, Eastern University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Todd, Stephen R.
Professor, Classics & Philosophy (1998)
BA, Furman University
MA, PhD, Vanderbilt University
Toone, Brian R.
Assistant Professor, Mathematics & Computer Science (2005)
BS, Clemson University
MS, PhD, University of California, Davis
Turner, Ashley McLeod
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2016)
BSN, MSN, Samford University
PhD, Mercer University
Valdvogel, Staci S.
Assistant Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2025)
BA, Baylor University
MATS, Fuller Theological Seminary
Vaughn Cross, Carol Ann
Associate Professor, Sociology (2000)
BA, The University of Alabama at Huntsville
MA, PhD, Auburn University
Viliunas, Brian B.
Professor, Music (2011)
BM, Northwestern University
MM, Rice University
DMA, Arizona State University
Waddell, Carla T.
Chair, Reference & Research Librarian, University Library (2000)
BA, University of Montevallo
MLIS, The University of Alabama
Waldrop, Bruce A.
Professor, Pharmacy (2003)
BS, Samford University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Waldvogel, Dieter A.
Associate Professor, World Language & Cultures (2020)
BA, Texas Tech University
MS, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
Wallace, W. Jason
Richard J. Stockham, Jr. Chair of Western Intellectual History; Professor, History (2004)
BA, Auburn University
MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary
PhD, University of Virginia
Wallis, Melissa L.
Instructor, Teacher Education (2024)
BA, The University of Alabama
MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
EdS, University of Montevallo
Wang, X. Robert
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2012)
BS, Nankai University
MS, Baylor University
PhD, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Webster, Douglas D.
Professor, Divinity (2007)
BA, MA, Wheaton College
PhD, University of St. Michael’s College
Wenth, Kayla L.
Assistant Professor, Human Development & Family Science (2021)
BS, MS, The University of Alabama
PhD, Mississippi State University
West, Heather A.
Associate Professor, World Languages & Cultures (1997)
BA, Birmingham-Southern College
MA, Mississippi State University
MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham
PhD, The University of Alabama
West, Jennifer Ellis
Associate Professor, English (2021)
BA, MA, Mississippi College
PhD, Louisiana State University
Wheeler, Amanda K.
Instructor, Nursing (2025)
BSN, MSN, Samford University
White, Darin W.
Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management, & Marketing (2009)
BS, Birmingham-Southern College
MA, PhD, The University of Alabama
White, Joshua V.
Assistant Professor, Entrepreneurship, Management & Marketing (2025)
BS, PhD, The University of Alabama
White, Mary E.
Assistant Professor, Art & Design (2007)
BA, Samford University
MFA, The University of Alabama
White, C. Whitney
Associate Professor, Pharmacy (2022)
BS, Mississippi College
PharmD, Samford University
Wilbanks, Susan R.
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology (2024)
BS, Creighton University
MS, Oregan State University
PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Wilger, Dale
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry (2015)
BS, SUNY at Fredonia
PhD, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Williams, Tyler D.
Associate Professor, Kinesiology (2017)
BS, Mississippi College
MA, PhD, The University of Alabama
Winkler, William E.
Assistant Professor, Art & Design (2019)
BS, Full Sail University
Winn, Adam D.
Chair, S. Louis and Ann W. Armstrong Chair of Religion, Professor, Biblical & Religious Studies (2024)
BA, Southwest Baptist University
MA, PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary
Witherspoon, Monique Gardner
Associate Dean, Education; Professor, Educational Leadership (2014)
BS, MEd, South Carolina State University
EdS, Winthrop University
EdD, Gardner-Webb University
Withrow, Christopher J.
Assistant Professor, Music (2023)
BA, BM, Louisiana State University
MM, University of Nevada
DMA, The University of Alabama
Woodham, Matthew
Associate Professor, Law (2021)
BS, The University of Alabama
JD, Samford University
Woodke, Lane H.
Assistant Professor, Law (2023)
BA, JD, The University of Alabama
Workman, Charles E.
Assistant Professor, World Languages & Cultures (2002)
BA, Samford University
MA, Auburn University
Worthington, Mary A.
Professor, Pharmacy Practice (1995)
BS, PharmD, The Ohio State University
Wright, Geoffrey A.
Professor, English (2007)
BA, Oral Roberts University
MA, PhD, The University of Tulsa
Wynn, Laura E.
Assistant Professor, Nursing (2020)
BSN, University Alabama at Birmingham
MSN, University of West Georgia
Wynn, Stephanie D.
Associate Dean, Professor, Nursing (2012)
BSN, MSN, The University of Alabama
DNP, University of South Alabama
Yarbrough, Paige P.
Administrative Faculty, Law (2024)
BA, JD, Samford University
Yerkes, Rustin (Rusty)
Chair, Professor, Economics, Finance, & Quantitative Analysis (2012)
BS, U.S. Air Force Academy
MBA, Auburn University at Montgomery
PhD, The University of Alabama
York, Ashley B.
Associate Professor, Nursing (2017)
BSN, The University of Alabama
MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham
DNP, Union University
Young, Lauren
Associate Librarian, University Library (2015)
BA, MA, The University of Mississippi
MLIS, The University of Southern Mississippi
Young, Patrick E.
Assistant Professor, Music (2025)
BME, Young Harris College
MM, The University of Georgia
DMA, University of Colorado-Boulder
Zimny, René J.
Assistant Professor, Art & Design (2023)
BA, Ouachita Baptist University
MA, Savannah College of Art & Design
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