Faculty

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Adams, Kurtis, Professor of Music and Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. B.M.E., Tennessee Technological University, 2001; M.M., 2003, D.M.A., 2008, University of Colorado, Boulder. (2010)

Alexander, Keith, Associate Professor of History and Director of Archives, Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education. B.A., Penn State University, 1992; M.A., 1996, Ph.D., 2003, University of Maryland, College Park. (2006)

Allen, Jason, Associate Professor of Education and Director, Teaching and Learning. B.A., Shepherd College, 1998; M.A., West Virginia University, 2002; Ed.D., West Virginia University, 2009. (2019)

Anthony, Robert, Professor of Sociology. B.A., Bowling Green State University, 1998; M.A., University of Toledo, 2002; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 2009. (2013)

Aytac-Gocmen, Berrin, Lecturer in Mathematics. B.S., Middle East Technical University, 2001; M.S., Lehigh University, 2004;Ph.D., Lehigh University, 2009. (2025)

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Bankhurst, Benjamin, Associate Professor of History and Director of Appalachian Studies. B.A., University of New Mexico, 2003; M.A., 2005, Ph.D., 2011, King’s College London. (2015)

Barger, Jennifer, Assistant Professor of Nursing. A.D.N., Virginia Western Community College, 2000; B.S.N., Jefferson College of Health Sciences, 2003; M.S.N., Old Dominion University, 2008; D.N.P, Capella University, 2023. (2023)

Barnett, Andro, Professor in Recreation and Leisure Studies. B.S., Jackson State University, 1990; M.S., Mississippi State University, 1991; Ph.D., Temple University, 2005. (1999)

Beck, Joshua, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 2015; M.B.A., Saint Francis University, 2017; Ph.D., Robert Morris University, 2020. (2023)

Berenschot, Denis, Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 1988; M.A., Syracuse University, 1990; M.A., American University, 1992; Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 1999. (2004)

Best, Jason, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Assistant Vice President for Strategic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness. B.S., Indiana University, 1992; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1997. (1997)

Biglari, Vahid, Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.Acct., IKIU, Iran, 2004; M.Acct., Tarbiat Modares University, Iran, 2007; Ph.D., University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2014. (2022)

Boggess, Evan, Lecturer, Art. B.F.A., Marywood University, 2007; M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art, 2007. (2019)

Brasher, Sally M., Professor of History, Director of Honors Program, Co-Coordinator Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A., University of Colorado, 1983; M.A., Minnesota State University, 1994; Ph.D., Catholic University of America, 2001. (2004)

Burke, Dawne, Professor of Education. B.A., Shepherd College, 1995; M.A., West Virginia University, 1998; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2004. (2004)

Burton, Cynthia, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., George Mason University, 2009; M.A., George Mason University, 2010. (2025)

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Campany, Courtney, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., North Carolina State University, 2002; M.S., Appalachian State University, 2006; Ph.D., Western Sydney University, 2016. (2019)

Cole, Jacquelyn, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Co-Chair, Department of Natural and Physical Sciences. B.S., Bethany College, 2004; Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2008. (2012)

Cole, Tauna, Professor of Education. R.B.A., 1990, M.A., 1990, 1996, 1998, Ed. D., 1998, West Virginia University. (2006)

Coltrin, Chris, Associate Professor of Art History. B.A., 2003, M.A., 2005, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2011. (2011)

Comer, Brooke, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science. B.S., The College of William and Mary, 2006; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2020. (2022)

Conley, Ruth, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Miami University (Ohio) 1985; Ph.D., Wesleyan University, 1992. (2002)

Cooper, Michelle, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Saint Louis University School of Nursing, 1995; M.S.N., Saint Louis University School of Nursing, 1998; D.N.P., Simmons University, 2024. (2023)

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Daily, Larry Z., Professor of Psychology. B.S., 1989, M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 1998, George Mason University. (2000)

Davies Robinson, Amelia, Assistant Professor of Sociology. B.A., The College of Saint Rose, 2002; M.A., Auburn University, 2008; Ph.D. Kent State University, 2024. (2025)

DeRochi, Jack, Professor of English and Vice President of Academic Affairs. B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1991; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1993; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2003. (2025)

DeWitt, Amy, Professor of Sociology, Associate Dean, Academic Student Enrichment, and Co-Coordinator, Gender and Women’s Studies. B.A., Oklahoma State University, 1989; M.Ed. University of Virginia, 1995; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2005. (2008)

Dobish, Heidi B., Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Northeastern University, 1994; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2004, Tufts University. (2005)

Dolan, Andrew, Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design. B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, 1985; M.F.A., University of Baltimore, 2016. (2021)

Donaldson, Rhonda, Lecturer/Associate Librarian-Electronic Resources/Collection Development Librarian. R.B.A., West Virginia University, 1996; M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh, 2006. (2012)

Donovan, Laureen, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N, Our Lady of Elms College, 1986; M.S.N., Saint Joseph’s College, 2005; Ph.D., Capella University, 2015. (2020).

Dovel, James, Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S., Oregon Institute of Technology, 1990; M.B.A., Portland State University, 1993; D.B.A., Wilmington University, 2018. (2019)

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 Eltomy, Reham, Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Sciences. B.S., Ain Shams University, 1999; M.S., Hood College, 2022; Ph.D., Towson University, 2025. (2025)

Evanisko, Sonya E., Professor of Art and Coordinator of Painting Program. B.F.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 1989; M.F.A., Indiana State University, 1992. (1993)

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Fetty, Angela, Associate Professor of Nursing Education. B.S.N., Mountain State University, 2010; M.S.N., University of South Alabama, 2013; D.N.P., University of South Alabama, 2014. (2017)

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George, Aimee, Visiting assistant Professor of Art, Photography/Computer Imagery. A.A., Lord Fairfax Community College, 2002; B.F.A., Shepherd University, 2005; M.F.A., James Madison University, 2009. (2025)

Ghahremani, Mohammadreza,  Professor of Computer Engineering. B.S., Azad University (Iran), 1998; M.S., Sharif University of Technology (Iran), 2000; Ph.D., George Washington University, 2013. (2015)

Gocmen, Tuncer, Professor of Economics. B.A., Ankara University, 1994; M.A., Ohio University, 1998; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2005. (2004)

Goolsby, Carol, Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Administration. A.A., Penn State, 1984; B.S., Shippensburg University, 1992; M.B.A., Shenandoah University, 2014. (2019)

Gordon, David B., Professor of History. B.A., Indiana University, 1989; Ph.D., University of Hawaii, 1997. (2000)

Graham, Jessica, Assistant Professor of Recreation, Sport, and Exercise Science and Human Performance Director. B.S., Shepherd University, 2002; M.S., Mountain State University, 2004; Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2022. (2014)

Guirguis, Max, Professor of Political Science. B.S., Jersey City State College, 1992; M.S., Long Island University, 1994; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2001. (2004)

Guzide, Osman, Professor of Computer and Information Sciences and Chair, Department of Computer Sciences, Mathematics, and Engineering. B.S., 1989, M.S., 1989, Hacettepe University; Ph.D., Lehigh University, 2000. (2004)

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Hall, Melissa, Associate Professor of Recreation Studies. A.A.S., Community College of Baltimore County, 2004; B.S., 2004, M.S., 2007, Frostburg State University, Ph.D., Capella University, 2020. (2015)

Hancock, Mary, Professor of Nursing and Director, School of Nursing. B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, 1987; M.S., 2007, Ph.D., 2015, University of Phoenix. (2013)

Hanrahan, Heidi, Professor of English. B.A., Roanoke College, 1999; M.A., 2001, Ph.D., 2005, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. (2007)

Hardie, Sara E. Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, 2010; Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 2016. (2021)

Hassler, Kyle, Lecturer, Chemistry. B.S., 1980, M.S., 1986, University of Delaware; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 1989. (2013)

Hendrickson, Sher, Professor of Biology. B.S., 1994, M.S., 1995, University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 2003. (2012)

Hippensteel, Scott, Professor of Music/Director of Bands and Interim Director, School of Music. B.M., Indiana University Bloomington, 1990; M.A., 1998, D.A., 2011, Ball State University. (2011)

Holtslag, Arend (Aart), Associate Professor of Political Science and Director, Global Studies. Doctoraal, Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen, 1989; Diplome, International Institute of Human Rights, 1992; Ph.D., Florida International University, 2004. (2012)

Hovatter, Rhonda, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Fitness for Life Coordinator. B.S., Ashland University, 1994; M.S., Ohio University, 1996; Ed.D., Ashland University, 2009. (2012)

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Johnson, LeAnn, Professor of Education and M.A.T. Program Coordinator. B.S., Utah State University, 1983; M.Ed., 1987, Ph.D., 1993, University of Maryland, College Park. (2012)

Johnston, Brenda, Associate Professor of Nursing and Psychiatric Concentration Doctor of Nursing Practice Coordinator. A.S.N., 1985, B.S.N., 2005, Shenandoah University; D.N.P., George Mason University, 2014. (2020)

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Kendig, Stacey M., Professor of Recreational Studies, and Chair, Department of Recreation, Sport, and Exercise Science. B.S., 1983; M.S., 1999, Frostburg State University; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2013. (2006)

Krantz, Rachel, Professor of Modern Languages. B.A., Grinnell College, 1988; M.A., University of Munich, Germany, 1993; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2001. (2004)

Kushin, Matthew, Professor of Communication. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 2004; M.A., University of Miami, 2006; Ph.D., Washington State University, 2010. (2012)

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Larson, Monica, Professor of Communication. B.F.A., Syracuse University, 1985. (2006)

Laskovtsov, Albina, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. B.A., Morehead State University, 2017; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 2020; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2024. (2024)

Levitan, Lindsey, Professor of Psychology. B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 2001; M.A., 2004, Ph.D. 2007, University of Chicago. (2013)

Liao, Weidong, Professor of Computer and Information Sciences. B.E., 1991, M.E., 1994, Northeastern University, China; M.S., 1999, Ph.D., 2003, Kent State University. (2004)

Liao, Yu-Hsuan, Professor of Music. B.F.A., Tung-Hai University, 1999; M.M., University of Texas, 2002; D.M.A., University of Texas, 2007. (2011)

Link, Rachel, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., West Virginia University, 2012; B.S., Shepherd University, 2015; M.S.N., Liberty University, 2022. (2024)

Lokant, Joseph, Lecturer of Chemistry. B.S., West Virginia University, 2020; M.S., The Ohio State University, 2024. (2025)

Lovelace, Christopher, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Wake Forest University, 1990; M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 2000, American University. (2011)

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Mandzik, Amanda, Associate Professor of Economics. B.S., Shepherd University, 2008; M.A., 2012, Ph.D., 2014, West Virginia University. (2018)

Martz, William Benjamin, Professor of Business Administration; Dean, College of Business, Recreation and Education and M.B.A. Program Coordinator. B.B.A., College of William and Mary, 1981; M.S., 1985, Ph.D., 1989, University of Arizona, Tucson. (2016)

McCullough, Pippa, Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S.W., University of Maryland Baltimore County, 2003; M.S.W., University of Maryland, 2004. (2022)

McKahan, Jason, Professor of Communication. A.A., Manatee Community College, 1994; B.A., 1996, M.A., 2003, Florida State University. (2007)

Menke, Jay, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A., Virginia Wesleyan College, 1984; M.S., East Carolina University, 1992. (2011)

Merz, Joseph R., Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Arizona, 1968; M.A., 1979, Ph.D., 1981, United States International University. (1986)

Messenger, Carrie, Professor of English. B.A., Yale University, 1994; M.F.A., University of Iowa, 2000; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2010. (2010)

Mitchell, Belinda B., Associate Professor of Education and Director, School of Education. B.S., 1996, M.S., 2006, Radford University; Ph.D., University of Kansas, Lawrence, 2011. (2011)

Modler, David, Professor of Art and Chair, Department of Contemporary Art, Communication, and Theater. B.S., 1990, M.Ed., 1996, Towson State University; M.F.A., James Madison University, 2009. (2012)

Monahan, Robert, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Shepherd University, 2015; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2021. (2021)

Murphy, Sytil, Associate Professor of Physics and Co-Chair, Department of Natural and Physical Sciences. B.A., Monmouth College, 1999; M.S., 2001, Ph.D., 2008, Montana State University. (2011)

Murray, Jennifer, Assistant Professor of History and Director of the George Tyler Moore Center. B.S., Frostburg State University, 2003; M.A., James Madison University, 2005; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2010. (2025)

Musselman, Zachary, Associate Professor of Environmental Science. B.S., Bloomsburg University, 1999; M.S. Texas Christian University, 2001; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2006. (2022)

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Nelles, Françoise, Lecturer, Mathematics. B.A., Boston University, 1983; M.A., 1984, Ph.D., 1992, Johns Hopkins University. (2004)

Nichols, Tracy, Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Illinois State University, 1995; M.Ed., University of Phoenix, 2009; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University, 2021. (2022)

Nixon, Timothy, Professor of English. B.A., Belmont University, 1987; M.A., College of William and Mary, 1992; Ph.D., George Washington University, 2005. (2006)

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Pate, James III, Associate Professor of English. B.S., 1996, M.A., 1998, University of Memphis; M.F.A., University of Iowa, 2000; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2009. (2015)

Perry, Robert, Clinical Instructor of Accounting. A.A., Frederick Community College, 1987; B.S., Mount St. Mary’s College, 1989; M.B.A., Hood College, 1996. (2025)

Place, Greg, Professor of Recreation and Leisure. B.A., Spring Arbor College, 1984; M.S., Central Michigan University, 1997; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2000. (2011)

Pourabedin, Zahra, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. M.M., Azad University, Iran, 2009; Ph.D., University Technologi Malaysia, 2014. (2022)

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Ray, George, Associate Professor of Business Administration. B.S., University of Maryland, 1982; M.S., West Virginia University, 2006; D.M., Swiss Management Center, 2013. (2018).

Riffe-Snyder, Kelli, Associate Professor of Nursing. A.S.N., Bluefield State College, 1985; B.S.N., West Virginia University, 1989; M.S.N., West Virginia University, 1999; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 2017. (2019)

Robertson, Laura, Professor of Biology. B.S., 1991, M.S., 1994, University of Georgia; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000. (2013)

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Sandy, Julia, Associate Professor of History. B.S., 1990, M.A., 1992, University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 2006. (2009)

Shorr-Parks, Sadie, Lecturer, English. B.A., Syracuse University, 2011; M.F.A., West Virginia University, 2015. (2022)

Showen, Austin, Assistant Professor of Music. B.M.E., Shepherd University, 2011; M.M., Capital University, 2015; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2020. (2020)

Sipe, Conor, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., 2000, and M.A., 2003, College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2013. (2019)

Slocum-Schaffer, Stephanie, Professor of Political Science. B.A., Bucknell University, 1989; Ph.D., American University, 1996. (2002)

Steffen, John, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Ohio University, 1989; M.S., Western Washington University, 2001; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2007. (2017)

Stevens, Richard A., Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Psychology. B.A., College of William and Mary, 1989; M.S., Iowa State University, 1991; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2000. (2008)

Stevens, Valerie, Lecturer, English. B.A., King University, 2009; M.A., James Madison University, 2013. (2019)

Strunk, Jason, Assistant Professor of Music. B.A., Mansfield University, 1997; M.A., Towson University, 2015; D.MA., University of Miami, 2023. (2024)

Swanson, Stefan, Assistant Professor of Music Theory, Composition, and Technology. Bachelor of Music, Rowan University, 2004; M.A., New York University, 2008; Ph.D., Rutgers University, 2017. (2022)

Szarka, Robert, Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University, 1990; M.A., University of Connecticut, 2010; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2017. (2023)

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Tracy, Julia, Associate Professor of Physical Education. B.S., Longwood College, 1997; M.S., 2001; Ed.D., West Virginia University, 2015. (2019)

Tudor, Robert W., Professor of Music. B.M., Stetson University, 1996; M.M., University of Miami, Coral Gables, 1998; D.M.A., University of Maryland, College Park, 2003. (2012)

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Unger, Damien, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.A., Shepherd University, 2007; M.S., Purdue University Global, 2019; D.N.P., Shepherd University, 2024 (2023)

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Vaclav, Michael, Assistant Professor of English. B.A., University of Notre Dame, 2016; M.A., University of Notre Dame, 2018; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2024 (2025)

Vance, Cynthia, Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S., Shepherd College, 1988; M.B.A., Shenandoah University, 1995; Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2017; Certified Public Accountant. (2011)

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Wang, Qing, Professor of Mathematics. B.S., 1999, M.S., 2002, Hunan Normal University, China; Ph.D., University of Waterloo, 2007. (2007)

Warburton, Robert J., Professor of Biochemistry, Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Nursing. B.Sc., University of Essex, England, 1981; M.S., 1984, Ph.D., 1990, Duquesne University. (1993)

Watson Huffer, Kelly, Professor of Nursing Education and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator. A.S.N., Frederick Community College, 1988; B.S.N., University of Maryland, Baltimore County, 1995; M.S., 1997, D.N.P., 2013, University of Maryland, Baltimore. (2016)

Wendle, Ann, Assistant Professor and Educational Leadership Program Coordinator. B.A., 2001, and M.S., Shippensburg University, 2003; Ph.D., Old Dominion University, 2012. (2019)

Williams, Kevin, Professor of Communication. B.A., Ramapo College of New Jersey, 1987; M.A., William Patterson College of New Jersey, 1990; Ph.D., Ohio University, 1995. (1993)

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Xie, Yuying, Professor of Economics. B.A., Southwestern University, 2001; M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, 2003; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2008. (2008)

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Yablonsky, Jennifer,  Assistant Professor of Art. B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University; M.F.A., Towson University. (2023)

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Zerull, Lisa, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Ohio State University, 1984; M.S.N., George Mason University, 1993; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2010. (2020)

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