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
Associate 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
Department Chair, Nutrition
Professor, Nutrition
Ed.D. 2006, Educational Psychology, Northern Illinois University
M.S. 1985, Clinical Nutrition, Rush University
B.S. 1984, Nutrition, Benedictine University

Rhon Baiman (2013), Ph.D.
Business
Associate Professor, Business
Ph.D. Economics, 1992, New School for Social Research, New York, NY
M.A. Economics, 1981, New School for Social Research, New York, NY
B.Sc. Mathematics and Physics, 1973, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel

Bonnie Beezhold (2011), Ph.D., M.H.S., MCHES
Associate Dean, College of Science and Health, Nutrition
Associate Professor, Nutrition
Ph.D. 2008, Nutrition, 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

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

James Bulosan (2022), M.A.
Studio Art
Assistant Professor, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
M.A., 2004, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Art Therapy
B.A., 2002, University of South Alabama, Psychology, Art Minor

Steven Burgess (2017), Ph.D.
Philosophy
Assistant 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

William Carvell (2010), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph. D. 1989, Botany, Miami University, Ohio

Tony Cella (2015), Ph.D.
Spanish Language and Literature
Associate Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D. 2014, University of Virginia
M.A. 2007, Middlebury College
B.A. 2006, College of Charleston

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

Kristin Clifford (2015), Psy.D.
Psychology
Assistant Professor, Psychology
PsyD. 2014 Adler School of Professional Psychology
M.A. 2013 , Adler Scool of Professional Psychology
B.A. 2003, North Central College

Timothy Comar (2001), Ph.D
Mathematics
Professor, Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Ph.D., 1996, Mathematics, The University of Michigan
Sc.B., 1991, Mathematics, Brown University

James Davis (2016), Ph.D.
Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. 2012, DePaul University
M.A. 2005, Humboldt State University
B.A. 2003, Humboldt State University

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

Alandra Devall (2002), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Education
Professor, Education
Ph.D. 2002 Loyola University of Chicago
MAED 1997 Benedictine University
BA Elmhurst College

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.
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

Ian Hall (2016), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D., 2010, Biology: Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, Indiana University
B.S., 2004, Biological Sciences, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Hairi Han, M.F.A.
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.
Associate Chair, 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.
Department chair, Political science
Associate 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.
Biological Sciences
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D., 2002, Entomology, Cornell University
B.S. 1993, Honors Biology, University of Illinois

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

Mary Kate Holman (2020), Ph.D.
Theology
Assistant Professor, History, Philosophy, and Theology
Ph.D. Theology, 2020, Fordham University
M.T.S, 2014, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
B.A. English, 2007, Georgetown University

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.
Education
Associate Professor, Education
Ed.D. C & I 2001 Northern Illinois University
MSED 1986 Northern Illinois University
BS Elementary Education Northern Illinois Univ

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

Olga Lambert (2009), Ed.D.
Interim 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

Casey Larsen (2016), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2012, University of California, San Diego
M.A. 2011, San Diego State University
B.S. 2004, San Diego State University

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)
Music
Associate 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

Joan Libner (2011), Ed.D., M.S.N., FRE, RN-GERO-BC, CNE
Chair, Department of Nursing and Health, RN to B.S.N.
Professor, Nursing and Health
Ed.D. 2011, Concordia University Chicago
M.S.N. 1979, Loyola University Chicago
B.S.N. 1975, Northern Illinois University

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

Annie Lin (2020), Ph.D., M.S., RDN
Nutrition
Assistant Professor, Nutrition
PhD. 2017, Human Nutrition, Cornell University
M.S. 2012, Clinical Nutrition, Rush University
B.S. 2010, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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

Isobel Lobo (2001), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. University of Notre Dame, 1998

Luis Loubriel (2004), D.M.A.
Music
Professor, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
D.M.A. 2005, University of Illinois
M.M. 1988, Northwestern University, B.M. 1987, Northwestern University

Janet LoVerde (2018), Ph.D., M.S.N., RN, CNE
RN to B.S.N. Program Director, RN to B.S.N.
Assistant Professor, Nursing and Health
Ph.D. 2019, Illinois State University.
M.S.N. 1998, Saint Xavier University
B.S.N. 1984, Saint Xavier College

Brooks Maki (2017), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant 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

Michael Manning (2013), Ph.D.
Program Director, Values-Driven Leadership, Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1979, Purdue University

Lindsey Mao (2020), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph. D. 2019 Developmental, Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology, University of Chicago
M. S. 2018 Developmental Biology, University of Chicago
B.S. 2013, Biological Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University, PA

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

Madhavan Narayanan (2020), Ph.D.
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Assistant Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph. D, 2011, Temple University
M.Sc 1999, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
B.Sc, 1994, University of Madras

Rachael Narel (2016), Ph. D.
Business
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. Organization Development, 2017, Benedictine University
M.S. Management and Organizational Behavior, 2009, Benedictine University
B.S. 1999, Saint Xavier 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

Gregory Ott (2017), M.A.
Program Director (Writing), Writing Program
Instructor, Professional Faculty, Languages and Literature
M.A. 2006, The University of Chicago
B.A. 2005, St. Louis University

Barbara T. Ozog, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Business Analytics, Management, Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 1985, Northwestern University
M.S. 1979, Northwestern University
B.S. 1977, Loyola University Chicago

Teresa Parker (2005), M.F.A., M.S.
Curator, Art
Instructor, Professional Faculty, Visual, Performing, and Media Arts
M.F.A. 1987, Illinois State University
M.S. 1985, Illinois State University
B.F.A. 1983, Miami University (OH)

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
Assistant 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.
Program Director, 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

Beth Ransdell Vinkler (1990), Ph.D.
Program Director (Scholars), Spanish; Scholars Program
Professor, Languages and Literature
Ph.D. 1990, The University of Chicago
M.A. 1984, The University of Chicago
B.A. 1981, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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.
Program Director, Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, 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
Assistant Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2017, University of Nevada, Reno
B.S. Finance Babes Balyai University, Cluj Napoca, Romania 2004

Jayashree Sarathy (2010), Ph.D.
Department Chair, Director of Graduate Studies, Biological Sciences
Associate 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.
Department Chair, 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
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
Assistant Professor, Psychology
Ph.D. Walden University
M.A. 1994, Liberty University
B.A. 1969, University of Illinois, Champaign

Peter Sorensen (1986), Ph.D.
Program Director, Organization Development, Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. Illinois Institute of Technology

Stevce Stefanoski (2017), Ph.D.
Physics and Engineering
Assistant Professor, Physical Sciences
Ph.D. 2012, Applied Physics, University of South Florida
M.S. Applied Physics, 2010, University of South Florida
B.S. Applied Physics, 2005, St. Cyril and Methodius University, Macedonia

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

Monica Tischler (1995), Ph.D.
Biological Sciences
Professor, Biological Sciences
Ph.D. 1987 Microbiology, Cornell University
M.S. 1981, Marine Biology, Bucknell University
B.S. 1981, Biology, Bucknell University

Martin Tracey (1998), Ph.D., M.M.S., M.A.
Department Chair, 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

Thomas Wangler (1990), Ph.D.
Mathematics
Professor, Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Ph.D. 1990, Computational and Applied Mathematics, Old Dominion University

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
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

Therese Yaeger (1994), Ph.D.
Business
Professor, Business
Ph.D. 2001, Benedictine University
MS, 1996, Benedictine University

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