Preston Aldrich (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D., 1997, Botany, University of Georgia, Athens
M.S., 1991, Botany, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
B.A., 1987, Chemistry, St. Olaf College

Darya Aleinikava (2013), Ph.D.
Physics Laboratory Coordinator, Physics and Engineering
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2012, Physics, Graduate Center, City University of New York
M. Phil. 2008, Physics, Physics, Graduate Center, City University of New York
B.S. and M.S, Physics, 2005 and 2006, Belarussian State University

Zubair Amir (2006), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Languages and Literature
Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D., 2005, Cornell University
M.A., 2000, Cornell University
B.A., 1997, St. Mary's College of Maryland

Catherine Arnold (1990), Ed.D., M.S., RDN, LDN
Nutrition
Professor, Nutrition and Public Health
Ed.D. 2006, Educational Psychology, Northern Illinois University
M.S. 1985, Clinical Nutrition, Rush University
B.S. 1984, Nutrition, Benedictine University

Bonnie Beezhold (2011), Ph.D., M.H.S., MCHES
Associate Dean, College of Science and Health, Nutrition
Professor, Nutrition and Public Health
Ph.D. 2008, Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Arizona State University
M.H.S. 2002, Int'l Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg S/Pub Health
B.S. 1984, DePaul University

Chris Birks (2009), M.A.
Communication Arts, Writing and Publishing
Associate Professor, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
M.A. 2008, Communications, Northern Illinois University
B.S. 1990, Economics, Central Michigan University

Julie Bjorkman (2009), Ph.D.
Director, Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2007, OD, Benedictine
M.S., 1995, Org Development & Analysis, Case Western Reserve University
B.A., 1991, English, John Carroll University

Jane Boumgarden (1987), M.S.W., A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Sociology
Associate Professor, Society, Justice, and Politics
M.S.W. The Ohio State University
B.S. Michigan State University

Jane Boumgarden (1987), M.S.W., A.C.S.W., L.C.S.W.
Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
M.S.W. The Ohio State University
B.S. Michigan State University

Latifa Bounou (2015), Ph.D.
Languages and Literature
Associate Professor, Languages and Literature

Steven Burgess (2017), Ph.D.
Philosophy
Associate Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D. 2013, Philosophy, University of South Florida
B.S. 2006, Mathematics and Philosophy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Richard Cali (2004), M.B.A.
Business
Instructor, Business
MBA, Dominican University

Wilson Chen (2004), Ph.D.
English Language and LIterature
Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D., 2003, University of California, Irvine
M.A., 1995, University of California, Irvine
B.A., 1991, University of California, Berkeley

Steven Day (2010), Ph.D.
Chinese; Global Studies
Associate Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D. 2009, UCLA

Anthony DeLegge (2010), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Mathematics
Professor, Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Ph.D 2010, Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S. 2008, Mathematics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. 2005, Mathematics, Benedictine University

John Draut (1996), M.B.A.
Business
Instructor, Business
MBA DePaul University; 1981

James Fackenthal (2017), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D., 1993, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, Indiana University
B.S. 1983, Biology-Geology, University of Rochester

Rita George-Tvrtkovic (2009), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Theology
Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D. theology 2007 University of Notre Dame
MTS theology 1997 Weston Jesuit
BA anthropology 1994 University of Tulsa

Tim Goines (1997), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business

Hairi Han, M.F.A.
Program Director, Graphic Arts and Design
Associate Professor, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
M.F.A. 2009, Visual Communications Design, Purdue University

Leigh Anne Harden (2015), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D. 2013, Marine Biology, University of North Carolina Wilmington
B.S. 2007, Biology, Davidson College

Phillip Hardy (2007), Ph.D.
Political science
Professor, Society, Justice, and Politics
Ph.D. Political Science 2010, Arizona State University
M.A. Political Science, Ariziona State University
B.A. Biology, North Central College

Cheryl Heinz (2004), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D., 2002, Entomology, Cornell University
B.S. 1993, Honors Biology, University of Illinois

Cheryl Heinz (2004), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Sport and Exercise Science
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D., 2002, Entomology, Cornell University
B.S., 1993, Honors Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana

Kaveh Hemmat (2015), Ph.D.
History
Assistant Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D. 2014, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago
B.S. 2001, Mathematics with a Specialization in Economics, University of Chicago
B.A. Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, University of Chicago

Hector Hernandez (2022), Ph.D.
Computer Science
Instructor, Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Ph.D, 1987, Computing Science, University of Alberta
M.S., 1979, Mathematics, University of Waterloo
B.S., 1976, Computer Systems Engineering, Monterrey Institute of Technology

Peter Huff, Ph.D.
Chief Mission Officer, Theology
Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D. Historical Theology, 1994, Saint Louis University
M.Div., 1984, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., 1980, History and Religion, Mercer University Atlanta

Rafael Iglesias (1999), Ph.D.
Spanish Language and LiteratureProfessor
Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D., 1999, The Florida State University
M.A., 1994, The Florida State University
Licenciatura, 1991, Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Joyce Jeewek (2004), M.S. Ed., D.Ed.
Director, School of Education, Education
Associate Professor, Education
Ed.D. C & I 2001 Northern Illinois University
MSED 1986 Northern Illinois University
BS Elementary Education Northern Illinois Univ

Deborah Jezuit (2010), Ph.D., M.S.N., RN
Department Chair, B.S.N. Program Director, RN to B.S.N.
Associate Professor, Nursing and Health
Ph.D. 2001, Rush University
M.S. in Nursing 1988 Purdue University
B.S.N. 1975, Ball State University

Howard "Chuck" Johnson (2007), J.D., M.B.A.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
MBA 2015 Benedictine University
J.D. City University School of Law 1991
B.A. 1989 Western Illinois University

Manmohan Kaur (2000), Ph.D.
Mathematics
Professor, Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Ph.D. 2001, Functional Analysis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.S. 1999, Mathematics, University of Illoinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.Phil. 1991, University of Delhi, India
M.A. 1989, Mathematics, University of Delhi, India

Jean-Marie Kauth (1996), PhD, MPH
Languages and LIterature
Professor, Languages and Literature
PhD, 1995, University of Michigan
MPH, Benedictine University
B.A., University of Iowa

Todd Kelsey (2014), Ph.D.
Marketing
Associate Professor, Business and Analytics
Ph.D. Illinois Institute of Technology

Todd Kelsey (2014), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. Illinois Institute of Technology

Olga Lambert (2009), Ed.D.
Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Languages and Literature; M.A. Linguistics
Associate Professor, Languages and Literature
Ed.D. 2009, Harvard University
M.A. 2001, University of New Hampshire
B.A. 1999, Bates College

William Law (2018), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences
PhD 1985, Physiology and Biophysics, University of Illinois Med. Ctr. Chicago
BA 1979, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

Namhoon "August" Lee (2022), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2012, Management Science with Finance concentration, Illinois Institute of Technology
M.S. 2006, Finance, Illinois Institute of Technology
M.B.A. 2004, Thunderbird School of Global Management
B.S. 1995, Physics, Korea University, Seoul

Allen Legutki (2011), Ph.D., Illinois K12 Teaching License (Music)
Department Chair, Music
Professor, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
Ph.D. 2010, University of Illinois
M.M.E. 2003, Illinois State University
B.M.E. 2000, Illinois State University

Allen Legutki (2011), Ph.D., Illinois K12 Teaching License (Music)
Department Chair, Education
Professor, Education
Ph.D. 2010, University of Illinois
M.M.E. 2003, Illinois State University
B.M.E. 2000, Illinois State Universit

Carolyn Liesen (2022), Ph.D.
Psychology
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. 2019, Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S. 2016, Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A. 2013, Psychology, Saint Louis University

Zhen Liu (2017), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2007, Northwestern University

Brooks Maki (2017), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph. D. 2009, Northwestern University
B. A. 2004, Gustavus Adolphus College

Luigi Manca (1991), Ph.D.
Communication Arts, Writing and Publishing
Professor, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
Ph.D. in mass communications, University of Iowa, 1981
Laurea di Dottore in Filosofia, University of Rome, 1972

Timothy Marin (2003), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2001, Northwestern University
M.S. 1997, Northwestern University
B.S. 1996, Benedictine University

Cheryl Mascarenhas (2003), Ph.D.
Dean, College of Science & Health, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2002, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. 1997, Bridgewater College

Robert McCarthy (2012), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D. 2004, Hominid Paleobiology, George Washington University
M.Phil. 2000, Hominid Paleobiology, George Washington University
B.A. 1996, Anthropology, Rutgers University

Susan Mikula Christie (1981), Ph.D
History
Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D., History, Syracuse University

Joaquin Montero (2000), Ph.D.
Languages and Literature
Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D. 2000, University of Leon, Spain
M.A. 1994, University of Leon and UNED, Madrid

Dianne R. Moran (1986), Ph.D., L.C.P.C.
Program Director, Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. 1988, University of Notre Dame
M.A. 1984, University of Notre Dame
B.A. 1979, University of Illinois at Chicago

Jeremy Nadolski (2004), Ph.D.
Mathematics
Professor, Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Ph.D. 2004, Statistics, University of Kentucky
M.S. 1999, Statistics, University of Kentucky
B.S. 1998, Mathematics, Benedictine University

Philip Novack-Gottshall (2009), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D 2004, Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, Duke University
M.S., 1999, Geology, University of Cincinnati
B.S. 1996, Biology and Music Performance, Moravian College

Joel Ostrow (1999), Ph.D.
Political science
Professor, Society, Justice, and Politics
Ph.D. Political Science, 1996, University of California, Berkeley
M.S. Political Science, 1989, MIT
B.S. Government, 1987, Wesleyan University

Barbara T. Ozog (1992), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1985, Northwestern University
M.S. 1979, Northwestern University
B.S. 1977, Loyola University Chicago

Brian G. Patterson (2007), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. 2007, DePaul University
M.A. 2003, DePaul University
B.A. 1990, University of Mount Union

Tiara Perez Morales (2017), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D. 2013, Microbiology, The University of Iowa
M.S. 2010, Microbiology, The University of Iowa
B.S. 2007, Industrial Microbiology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Mark Poch (2013), Ph. D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph. D. 1990 Biochemistry, Rush University, IL
B.A. 1984, Biology, Ripon College, WI

Patrick Polasek (2012), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Criminology
Associate Professor, Society, Justice, and Politics
Ph.D. 2012, Loyola University Chicago
M.A. 2007, Loyola University Chicago
B.A. 2005, St. Mary's University of Minnesota

Rosemary Rakers (2017), Ph.D.
Chemical Hygiene Officer, General Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator, Chemistry
Assistant Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2008, Chemistry, Northern Illinois University
B.A. 1994, Chemistry, Trinity Christian College.

Robert Rebman (2007), Ph.D., CPA
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
PhD, 2020, Capella University
MBA 1988, University of Chicago
BSBA, 1977, Roosevelt University, Chicago

Niina Ronkainen (2004), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2003, University of Cincinnati
B.S. 1997, Butler University

David Rubush (2014), Ph.D.
Chemistry Program Director, Organic Chemistry Laboratry Coordinator, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. Chemistry, 2012, Colorado State University
B.S. Chemistry, 2006, Calvin University

Fannie Rushing (2002), Ph.D.
History
Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D. 1992, History, University of Chicago
M.A. 1988, Anthopology, University of Chicago
M.Ed. 1986, Psychology
B.A. 1974, Anthopology

Florina Salaghe (2017), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2017, University of Nevada, Reno
B.S. Finance Babes Balyai University, Cluj Napoca, Romania 2004

Jayashree Sarathy (2010), Ph.D.
Director of Graduate Programs, Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D. 1999, Physiology, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.Phil. 1991, University of Madras, India
M.S. 1990, University of Madras, India
B.S. 1988, University of Madras, India

Tammy Sarver (2001), Ph.D.
Political science
Professor, Society, Justice, and Politics
Ph.D. Political Science 2002, University of South Carolina
J.D. 1993, Duquesne University School of Law
B.A. Political Science 1990, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Regina Schurman (2007), Ed.D., ACSM-CEP, C.P.A.
Director of Pre-Health Professions, Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Ed.D. 2012, Higher Education and Organizational Change, Benedictine University
M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology, 2007, Benedictine University
B.S. Accountancy 1991, DePaul University
A.A.S. Data Processing 1984, Oakton Community College

Peter Seely (1984), M.A.
Program Director, Communication Arts, Writing and Publishing
Professor, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
M.A., Communications, 1979, University of Illinois Chicago
B.A., 1978, Communication Arts and Political Science, University of Illinois Chicago
1978

Lee Ann Smith (2004), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D. 2004, Biomedical Science, University of Connecticut Health Center
B.S. 1997 Biochemistry, Benedictine University

Paula Sochacki (2017), Ed.D., M.P.H., RDN, LDN
DPD Program Director, Assistant Department Chair, Nutrition
Associate Professor, Nutrition and Public Health
Ed.D. 2016, Adult and Higher Education, Northern Illinois University
M.P.H 2004, Community Nutrition/Dietetics, Benedictine University
B.S. 2001, Nutrition, Benedictine University

Patricia Somers (2013), PhD., L.C.P.C.
Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. Walden University
M.A. 1994, Liberty University
B.A. 1969, University of Illinois, Champaign

Scott Stillar (2024), Ph.D.
Languages and LIterature
Assistant Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D. 2022, University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. TESOL, University of Nevada-Reno
B.A. Linguistics, University of Nevada-Reno

Ramkrishnan Tenkasi (1998), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1993, Case Western Reserve University

Martin Tracey (1998), Ph.D., M.M.S., M.A.
Director of General Professional Studies, Philosophy
Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D. 2000, University of Notre Dame
M.M.S, Medieval Studies, University of Notre Dame
M.A. , Religious Studies, University of Chicago
B.A., Theology, University of Notre Dame

Derrick Walters, M.B.A., Ed.D. PMP, ITIL
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ed.D., Villanova University
M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management

Matthew Wiesner (2016), Ph.D.
Physics and Engineering
Associate Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2014, Northern Illinois University
M.A. 2010, Northern Illinois University
M.A., 2007, Marquette University
B.S., 2003, Marquette University

Andrew Wig (2005), Ph.D.
Department Chair Physical Sciences, Program Director Physics and Engineering, Laser/Radiation Safety Officer, Physics and Engineering
Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph. D. 2000, Physics, University of Tennessee
M. S. 1995, Physics, University of Tennessee
B. S. 1991, Physics, North Park College

Ovid Wong (2007), Ph.D.
Education
Professor, Education
Ph.D. 1977 University of Illinois Urban-Champaign
M.Ed. 1972 University of Washington
B.Sc. 1970 University of Alberta - Canada

Margaret Young (2012), M.S.N., RN, CPHQ, CPPS
RN to B.S.N.
Assistant Professor, Professional Faculty, Nursing and Health
M.S.N. 2010, Benedictine University
B.S.N. 2008, Benedictine University
A.A.S. Nursing 1997, Triton College

Tsui-Fan Tom Yu (2008), Ph.D.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1978, Texas A&M University
M.S. 1973, Arizona State University
B.S. 1971, Montana State University

Ellen Ziliak (2010), Ph.D.
Mathematics
Professor, Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Ph.D. 2010, Mathematics, Colorado State University
M.S. 2006, Mathematics, Colorado State University
B.S. 2004, Mathematics, University of Evansville