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Faculty

In the alphabetical directory of the Harding University faculty below, each is listed with his or her degree and professional credentials, rank and/or title. The first date indicates the year of employment, the second date the year of appointment to the present rank, and the third date the year of appointment to a current administrative position. An asterisk (*) indicates faculty on leave of absence.

Faculty Leadership Council

Faculty officers are elected to the Faculty Leadership Council (FLC). Visit the FLC webpage for more information.

Emeritus Faculty

At Harding University, we honor the legacy of our emeritus faculty who have made a lasting impact through their dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service. Their commitment to Christian education and the pursuit of excellence has helped shape the university’s mission and values, leaving a profound influence on generations of students. We celebrate their contributions as part of our rich heritage and are grateful for their enduring presence in the Harding community. Visit the Emeritus Faculty website to view the list of our esteemed emeritus faculty.

Alphabetical Directory of Current Faculty

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GERMAN ABARCA, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC (Pittsburg State University)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 2022.

CATHERINE ACRE, Ed.D., OTR/L, FAOTA (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Associate Professor and Chair of the Occupational Therapy Program. 2022.

AMY ADAIR, Ed.D. (Trevecca Nazarene University)
Associate Professor of Education. 2011, 2018.

SCOTT E. ADAIR, D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary)
Professor of Bible and Ministry and Director of the Center for Family Ministry. 2001, 2022, 2013.

DANIEL ADAMS, MFA (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Professor and Director of Harding University in Greece (HUG). 1991, 2006, 2019.

DAVID ADAMS, Ph.D. (University of Kansas)
Professor of History and Political Science. 2007, 2023.

USENIME AKPANUDO, Ed.D. (Eastern Michigan University)
Professor of Education. 2007, 2023.

JENENE ALEXANDER, Ed.D., NCSP, LPC (University of Memphis)
Professor and Director of the Professional Counseling Program. 1990, 2012, 2000.

MICHAEL ALLEN, M.S. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Director of the International Business Department. 2013, 2013, 2013.

DANIEL ATCHLEY, Ph.D. (Medical University of South Carolina)
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2021.

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DANIEL BAILEY, Pharm.D., BCPS (Harding University)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2017, 2023.

ADAM BAKER, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Middle Childhood Education Program. 2013.

AMELIA BAKER, MLIS (Louisiana State University)
Instructor and Technical Services Librarian. 2021.

AMY BAKER, M.S., CCC-SLP (University of Central Arkansas)
Instructor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2010.

ANDREW BAKER, Ph.D. (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)
Assistant Professor of Bible and Ministry, Director of Community Connections. 2005, 2021.

CARRI BAKER, M.A. (University of South Florida)
Instructor and Public Services Librarian. 2024.

KIM A. BAKER-ABRAMS, MSW, LMSW (Arizona State University)
Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences. 1996, 2005.

CHARLES BANE, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University)
Professor of Communication and Chair of the Communication Department. 2014, 2023, 2024.

PAULETTE BANE, MFA (University of Florida)
Associate Professor of English. 2018, 2024.

STEVEN BARBER, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas)
Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics. 2014, 2020.

CHRIS BARKER, MBA (Middle Tennessee State University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2019.

KLAY BARTEE, Ph.D. (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
Assistant Professor of Bible and Ministry and Professional Counselor. 1999.

COURTNEY BAUMBERGER, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 2023.

CLAY BEASON, Ed.D., CSCS (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Professor of Education, Chair of Graduate Studies and Director of the Master of Arts: Excellence in Teaching Program. 2000, 2020, 2023/2019.

BECKY BENNETT, MSE (Harding University)
Lecturer of Biology. 2019.

JAMES BERRY, Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Assistant Professor and Director of Assessment and Testing. 2016, 2016, 2021.

TIM BERRY, DBA (Argosy University)
Assistant Professor of Business. 2024

MARCUS BINNS, MSN-NE, RN (Missouri State University)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 2022.

ANDREA BISHOP, Ph.D. (The University of Memphis)
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership and Center for Leadership and Development. 2023.

BREANNA BISHOP, B.S. (Harding University)
Lecturer of Biology. 2023.

JUSTIN BLAND, Ph.D., ACSM-EP (Michigan State University)
Associate Professor and Chair of the Exercise and Sport Sciences Department. 2011, 2020, 2022.

KRISTI BOND, Ph.D. (University of Kansas)
Associate Professor and Chair of the Foreign Languages and International Studies Department. 2011, 2019, 2015.

JOHN BOONE, M.S. (University of Tennessee)
Assistant Professor and Health Sciences Librarian. 2018, 2024.

LAUREN BOONE, M.A. (Auburn University)
Assistant Professor of Education. 2007, 2011.

NICK BOONE, Ph.D. (Auburn University)
Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center. 2007, 2023, 2023.

PATRICK BOWMAN, Th.M. (St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary)
Instructor of Bible and Ministry. 2024.

BRENDA BREEZEEL, MLS (University of Illinois)
Associate Professor and Systems Librarian. 2001, 2019.

STEVEN BREEZEEL, Ph.D. (University of Illinois)
Professor of History and Political Science Department. 2001, 2019.

MITCHELL BREITWEISER, B.A. (Harding University)
Instructor of Art, Architecture and Design. 2024.

GREG BROOKS, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAANP (University of Arizona)
Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. 2015, 2023, 2018.

JOSH BROWN, Ph.D. (University of Tennessee Health Science Center)
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. 2010, 2023, 2024.

PHILIP A. BROWN, Ph.D., CPA inactive (University of Mississippi)
Professor of Business Administration and Director of Waldron Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business. 1987, 2010, 2023.

RICH BROWN, Ph.D., PCM (Southern Illinois University)
Professor of Business Administration and Chair of the Marketing Department. 2008, 2012, 2016.

JACOB BROWNFIELD, Ed.D. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor and Assistant to the Provost for Academic Affairs. 2011, 2021, 2024.

JENNA BUNNER, MSN (Union University)
Assistant Professor of Nursing and ABSN Site Director. 2024, 2024.

JAMES BURK, Ph.D. (Washington State University)
Associate Professor of Mathematics. 2014, 2019.

BRYAN BURKS, DBA, CPA inactive (Nova Southeastern University)
Professor of Business Administration. 1995, 2016.

STEPHEN A. BURKS, Ed.D. (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Professor and Chair of the Kinesiology Department. 1997, 2019, 2010.

KEVIN BURR, Ph.D. (Asbury Theological Seminary)
Assistant Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2024.

JEANIE BURT, M.A., MSN, RN, CNE, CDP (Clarkson College)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 1995.

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HEATH CARPENTER, Ph.D. (Arkansas State University)
Associate Professor of English, Assistant Dean of Academic Innovation and Collaboration and Director of the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. 2008, 2022, 2024.

SCOTT CARRELL, DMA (University of North Texas)
Professor of Music and Director of Piano Studies. 1998, 2015, 1998.

BARRETT CARTER, Pharm.D., BCPS (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2023.

JESSICA CARTER, Pharm.D., BCPS (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2023.

TIMOTHY CHANCE, M.S., CCC-SLP (University of Central Arkansas)
Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Director of Externships. 2009, 2016, 2019.

YUEE CHEN, M.S. (University of Central Arkansas/Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2021, 2024.

STEVE B. CHOATE, MFA, Ph.D. (Florida State University)
Associate Professor of Art, Architecture and Design. 1995, 2009.

BOB CHURCHMAN, DBA, CPA inactive, CGMA (Anderson University)
Professor of Business Administration and Co-Chair of the Accounting Department. 2004, 2023, 2023.

DONA CLARIN, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, SANE-P (Samford University)
Associate Professor of Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director. 2014, 2020, 2017.

BRADY CLARK, Pharm.D., BCPS (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. 2023.

MICHAEL CLAXTON, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Professor of English. 2003, 2020.

STEVE CLOER, D.Min. (Lutheran Seminary)
Associate Professor Harding School of Theology, Director of Center for Church and City Engagement. 2021, 2024, 2024.

ERIC COLGROVE, M.M. (Colorado State University)
Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities. 2019, 2024.

MISTY COLGROVE, M.A. (Colorado State University)
Lecturer of English and Literature. 2024.

DAVID COLLINS, Ed.D. (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Assistant Professor and Dean of Intercultural Education. 1996, 2005, 2022.

ENRIQUE COLON, MFA (University of Notre Dame)
Assistant Professor of Art, Architecture and Design and Coordinator of Graphic Design Program. 2017, 2017, 2023.

ANDREW COOK, DMA (Boston University)
Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Band. 2014, 2023.

KIM COOPER, DNP, RN (Grand Canyon University)
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of the Carr College of Nursing. 2015, 2022, 2022.

STEVE COOPER, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Professor of Biology. 1997, 2024.

KAREN CORKER, M.S. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Co-Chair of the Accounting Department. 2019, 2019, 2022.

AMY K. COX, MFA, ASID (John Brown University)
Associate Professor of Art, Architecture and Design and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 2001, 2020, 2023.

BRIAN COX, MSE, ATC, LAT, CPT (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences and Director of the Athletic Training Education. 2011, 2014, 2011.

MONTE COX, Ph.D. (Trinity International University)
Professor and Dean of the College of Bible and Ministry. 1992, 2016, 2008.

ELIZABETH "NIKKI" CRANE-HASTY, M.Arch. (Louisiana Tech University)
Assistant Professor of Architecture. 2023.

SARAH CRANK, Pharm.D., BCPS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. 2011, 2019, 2024.

MARK CULLUM, Ph.D. (University of Kentucky)
Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences. 2008, 2016.

BRITTANY CUMBIE, M.S. (Texas Women's University)
Assistant Professor and Chair of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department. 2017, 2023, 2019.

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JEREMY DAGGETT, D.Min. (Harding School of Theology)
Assistant Professor and Director of Harding University Latin America (HULA). 2018, 2023.

SHAWN DAGGETT, Th.D. (Boston University)
Professor of Bible and Ministry and Director of the Center for World Missions. 1996, 2017, 2008.

JASON DARDEN, D.Min. (Vanderbilt University)
Assistant Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2019, 2023.

NOAH DARNELL, M.A. (University of Westminster)
Instructor of Communication. 2019.

TESSA DAVIDSON, MFA (New Hampshire Institute of Art)
Assistant Professor of Art, Architecture and Design. 2019.

JILL DAVIS, M.S. (University of Arkansas)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics. 2004, 2012.

TANNON DAVIS, MBA (Baker College)
Assistant Professor and Director of the University Studies Department. 2015, 2021, 2020.

JONI DAY, MCD, CCC-SLP (Arkansas State University)
Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2012, 2019.

ALLEN DILES, Th.D. (Charles University, Prague Czech Republic)
Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2005, 2021.

AMANDA DILES, M.S., PA-C (Harding University)
Associate Professor and Academic Director of Physician Assistant Studies. 2014, 2020, 2020.

M. LAURIE NORTON DILES, Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma)
Professor of Communication. 2011, 2021.

AMANDA DILLARD, DPT (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Education. 2024.

KATHY DILLION, Ph.D. (Arkansas State University)
Professor of English and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. 1998, 2020, 2018.

JARED DOCKERY, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas)
Professor of Communication. 2008, 2024.

NORMA DOMINGUEZ, M.A., CCC-SLP (California State University, Fullerton)
Instructor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2021.

DAVID DONLEY, Ph.D. (University of Wyoming)
Associate Professor of Biology. 2018, 2024.

CAROL DOUGLASS, Ed.D. (University of Memphis)
Professor of Education and Director of the Special Education Program. 2000, 2017, 2013.

DEBORAH G. DUKE, Ed.D. (Memphis State University)
Professor of Mathematics and Assistant Dean for Preprofessional Programs. 1981, 2006, 2011.

JOHN RICHARD DUKE, Ph.D. (University of Mississippi)
Professor of History and Political Science and Director of the American Studies Institute. 2014, 2023, 2021.

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LAURA EADS, M.M. (University of Mississippi)
Assistant Professor of Music. 2011, 2016.

LEE EDWARDS, Ph.D. (Arkansas State University)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2008, 2020.

MORGAN ELAM, M.S., PA-C (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. 2020.

ALYSSA ELLER, MLIS (University of Missouri-Columbia)
Instructor and Technical Services Librarian. 2019.

WENDY ELLIS, Ed.D. (University of Memphis)
Professor of Education and Director of the Reading Program. 2005, 2023, 2009.

TERRY ENGEL, Ph.D. (University of Southern Mississippi)
Professor of English. 2001, 2019.

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MARC FAGER, Ph.D., LPC-S (University of Louisiana-Monroe)
Associate Professor of Education and Director of Field Placement, Professional Counseling. 2012, 2020, 2012.

JOE FAITH, M.S. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2021, 2024.

APRIL FATULA, M.S. (Arkansas State University)
Instructor of Communication and Director of Student Publications. 2019.

HAILEY FIELDS, M.S. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Instructor of Computer Science. 2021.

BRITNEY FINLEY, Ed.D. (University of Arkansas-Little Rock)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology. 2017, 2024.

HUNTER FINNEY, DPT, LSVT, COMT (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. 2022.

JENNIFER M. FISHER, Ed.D., M.S., CCC-SLP (Harding University/University of Central Arkansas)
Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2008, 2022.

SHAWN FISHER, Ph.D. (University of Memphis)
Associate Professor and Chair of History and Political Science. 2010, 2019, 2021.

KIMBERLY FLOWERS, Ed.D. (Saint Louis University)
Professor of Education and Director of Doctoral and Educational Leadership Programs. 2016, 2023, 2018.

GABRIEL FOUST, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Associate Professor of Computer Science. 2004, 2023.

ALLEN FRAZIER, Ph.D. (Capella University)
Professor and Dean of the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration. 2001, 2016, 2015.

BEVERLY FROUD, M.S. (University of Central Arkansas)
Instructor of Family and Consumer Sciences. 2023.

DOTTIE FRYE, M.A. (Memphis State University)
Assistant Professor of Theatre. 1996, 2010.

STEVEN N. FRYE, Ed.D. (University of Arkansas)
Professor and Chair of the Theatre Department. 1989, 2007, 2017.

CHARISSA FULLER, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC (Purdue University Global)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 2022.

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M. LIANN GALLAGHER, Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Associate Professor of History and Political Science. 2016, 2022.

CASSIE GANUS, M.S., PA-C (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. 2022.

JESSICA S. GARDNER, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC (Vanderbilt University)
Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of Harding University in Zambia (HIZ). 2016.

PATRICK H. GARNER, Ph.D. (University of Oklahoma)
Professor of Communication. 1972, 1987.

ZANE GASTINEAU, Ph.D. (Southern Methodist University)
Professor and Chair of the Engineering and Physics Department. 2002, 2012, 2023.

LANA GETTMAN, Pharm.D. (University of Southern California)
Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2008, 2023.

LANCE GIBSON, Ph.D. (Auburn University)
Professor of Engineering and Physics and Director of the Biomedical Engineering Program. 2010, 2024, 2013.

STACY GIBSON, MFA (Fort Hays State University)
Professor and Chair of the Art, Architecture and Design Department. 2002, 2022, 2023.

MICHAEL GRAGG, MSE, SCCC, CSCS (Harding University)
Instructor of Exercise & Sport Sciences and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. 2021.

JORDAN GUY, Ph.D. (Asbury Theological Seminary)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2016, 2023.

NATHAN GUY, Ph.D (University of Cambridge)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry and Director of the David E. Smith Healthcare Ethics and Human Dignity Initiative. 2024.

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BENJAMIN HALL, Ph.D. (East Tennessee State University)
Assistant Professor of Psychology. 2024.

ELIZABETH HALL, Ph.D., RDN, LDN (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences and Director of Applied Dietetics Practice Program. 2021, 2021, 2022.

WHITNEY HAMMES, MSLS (Clarion University of Pennsylvania)
Assistant Professor and Theological Instruction Librarian. 2014, 2021.

BRAD HARDIN, MOT (University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. 2024.

ISAAC HARDY, B.S. (Harding University)
Lecturer of Computer Science. 2024.

ANISSA HARRIS, Ed.D. (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
Associate Professor and Director of Assessment for Pharmacy. 2003, 2018, 2018.

GREG HARRIS, Ph.D. (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Women's Soccer Coach. 2001, 2007.

JACQUELINE HARRIS, MNSc, RN, CNE (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 1991, 1997.

JULIE E. HARRIS, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas)
Professor of History and Political Science. 2000, 2017.

JACOB HATVANY, Ph.D. (Baylor University)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry. 2024.

LANCE HAWLEY, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin)
Associate Professor Harding School of Theology. 2015, 2022.

KATHY HELPENSTILL, DSW, LCSW (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Professor of Behavioral Sciences. 2012, 2024.

ALLEN HENDERSON, Ed.D. (Regent University)
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Lewis "Tony" Finley STEM Center. 2004, 2004, 2016.

ALAN HEWETT, M.E., PE (Texas A&M University)
Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics and Director of the Civil Engineering Program. 2018, 2021, 2019.

JULIE HIXSON-WALLACE, Pharm.D., BCPS (Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy)
Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Dean of the College of Pharmacy. 2006, 2008, 2023.

MARIO HOFHEINZ, M.S., PA-C (Harding University)
Associate Professor and Director of Admissions for the Physician Assistant Studies Program. 2012, 2020, 2023.

DUTCH HOGGATT, Ph.D. (Ohio University)
Professor of Communication. 1997, 2009.

JASON HOLLAND, Ph.D. (University of Mississippi)
Professor of Mathematics. 2015.

MICHELLE HOLLAND, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and International Studies. 2003, 2011.

LEEANN HOWARD, Ed.D. (Northcentral University)
Associate Professor of Education. 2015, 2022.

BYRON W. HOWELL, Ph.D. (Northcentral University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2017, 2020.

BRYAN LEE HUDKINS, M.A. (Wheaton College)
Instructor of Communication. 2023.

MELINDA HUFF, M.S. (University of Minnesota)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 2017, 2020.

AMBER HUG, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Lecturer of Biology. 2005.

LARRY HUNT, Ph.D. (University of Georgia)
Professor of English. 2000, 2018.

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DWIGHT E. IRELAND, Ed.D. (University of Arkansas)
Professor of Behavioral Sciences. 1977, 1995.

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GARY JACKSON, DRS (Trinity Bible College)
Instructor of Bible and Ministry. 2012.

SAMUEL JEFFREY, M.A. (Pepperdine University)
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Director of the Criminal Justice Program. 2015, 2015, 2016.

DAVID JOHNSON, Ph.D. (University of Cincinnati)
Professor of Business Administration and Chair of the Finance Department. 2019.

BEN JONES, M.Ed. (Middle Tennessee State University)
Assistant Professor of Theatre. 2013, 2017.

ELLEN JONES, Pharm.D., BCACP (Harding University)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2018, 2024.

GENEVIEVE JONES, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and International Studies. 2008.

MEGAN JONES, M.S. (University of Memphis)
Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. 2021.

SHANNA JONES, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. 2018, 2024.

WHITAKER JORDAN, Ph.D. (University of Kentucky)
Associate Professor of Foreign Languages and International Studies. 2014, 2020.

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*LANDRY KAMDEM, Ph.D. (Georg-August University of Göttingen), Pharm.D. (State's Academy of Chemistry and Pharmacy)
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Chair of Institutional Review Board. 2010, 2023, 2022.

RUSSELL KECK, Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Associate Professor of English. 2014, 2020.

DAVID KEE, DBA (Grenoble Ecole de Management)
Associate Professor of Business Administration. 2015, 2021.

KEVIN KEHL, Ed.D. (Baylor University)
Associate Professor and Dean of the Academic Resource Center. 2012, 2022, 2023.

SUSAN KEHL, Ph.D., RN, CNE (Texas Woman's University)
Professor and Dean of the Carr College of Nursing. 2012, 2021, 2014.

JOHN E. KELLER, Ph.D. (University of Nebraska)
Professor of Art, Architecture and Design. 1979, 1996.

KRISTIN KELLETT, Pharm.D., LMSW, BCMTMS (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy. 2024.

KAREN KELLEY, DNP, RN (University of Central Arkansas)
Associate Professor of Nursing. 1994, 2024.

ANITA KILLINS, Ph.D., DPT, PT, NCS, C/NPT (University of Central Arkansas)
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. 2011, 2019.

KEVIN KLEIN, Ph.D. (Florida State University)
Professor of History and Political Science. 1994, 2012.

DEBBIE KNIGHT, Pharm.D., CDP (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Interprofessional and Co-Curricular Coordinator for the Center for Health Sciences. 2012, 2023, 2020.

JILL KNIGHT, PP-OTD, OTR/L (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. 2024.

LAUREN BRYAN KNIGHT, M.A. (King's College London)
Instructor and Director of Harding University Northern European Programs (HUE). 2010, 2016, 2010.

ALYSSA KOAY, DMA (University of Colorado Boulder)
Assistant Professor of Music. 2021.

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GREGORY LAING, Ph.D. (Western Michigan University)
Associate Professor of English. 2010, 2023.

KIMBERLY LAING, M.A. (Western Michigan University)
Assistant Professor of History and Political Science. 2011, 2018.

JULI LANE, DNP, RN, CNE, SANE-P (University of Central Arkansas)
Associate Professor of Nursing. 2005, 2022.

CHERYL LEE, Ph.D., RN, CNE, CWOCN (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean for Clinical Education. 1994, 2018, 2014.

RAYMOND "DONNY" LEE, Ed.D. (University of Memphis)
Professor and Dean of the Cannon-Clary College of Education. 1998, 2008, 2015.

MATTHEW LOVE, M.Div. (Harding School of Theology)
Instructor of Bible Harding School of Theology. 2024.

BRITTON LYNN, MFA (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Professor of Theatre. 2003, 2020.

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MARY MADILL, M.S., PA-C (Harding University)
Associate Professor and Chair and Director of the Physician Assistant Program. 2012, 2019, 2020.

KRAIG MARTIN, Ph.D. (Baylor University)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2014, 2020.

DARREN MATHEWS, Ed.D. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. 2019.

DENNIS MATLOCK, Ph.D. (St. Louis University)
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 2000, 2016.

MELODIE MAUNEY, M.S., OTR/L, CLT-LANA (University of Central Arkansas)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. 2023.

KRISTEN E. McCOOK, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC (Vanderbilt University)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 2018.

FRANK McCOWN, Ph.D. (Old Dominion University)
Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science. 1997, 2023, 2024.

ROBERT McCREADY, Doctorate (University of Toulouse)
Professor of Foreign Languages and International Studies. 2000, 2015.

PATRICK McGAHA, Ph.D. (Florida State University)
Professor of Kinesiology and Head Baseball Coach. 2005, 2023.

SARAH McGAHA, MBA, CPA inactive (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2015.

MICHAEL McGALLIARD, Sc.D., PT, COMT (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center)
Professor of Physical Therapy, Associate Provost of Health Sciences, and Dean of the College of Allied Health. 2010, 2020, 2021.

AMY McGOHAN, MLIS (Florida State University)
Assistant Professor and Associate Library Director. 2015, 2022, 2024.

JESSICA McLARTY, MBA (Harding University)
Instructor of Business Administration. 2019.

TRAVIS McNEAL, Ph.D. (University of Mississippi)
Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Director of Psychology. 2009, 2023, 2016.

MELANIE M. MEEKER, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (University of Central Arkansas)
Professor, Program Director, and Department Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2008, 2024, 2018.

LOLITA MEREDITH, Ed.S. (Harding University)
Instructor and Director of the McNair Scholars Program. 2018.

GLEN METHENY, Ph.D. (Regent University)
Professor of Business Administration and Chair of the Management Department 2007, 2023, 2024.

BRAD MILLER, Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Professor of Engineering and Physics. 2007, 2018.

JAMES E. MILLER, Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Professor of Communication and Dean of the Honors College. 2004, 2023, 2024.

NATHAN E. MILLS, Ph.D. (University of Missouri)
Professor of Biology. 2002, 2019.

BRIAN MITCHELL, MSE (Engineering) (University of Texas at Austin)
Instructor of Engineering. 2024.

GREG MOCK, M.D. (University of Minnesota)
Associate Professor and Medical Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. 2015.

JESSICA E. MOORE, D.A. (Middle Tennessee State University)
Associate Professor of Kinesiology. 1998.

JUSTIN MOORE, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
Professor and Director of the Marriage and Family Counseling Program. 2004, 2021, 2017.

LEWIS L. MOORE, Ph.D., LPC-S, LMFT-S (University of Nebraska)
Professor of Marriage and Family Counseling and Director of the Counseling Center. 1970, 1986, 1981.

SANDRA MOORE, MNSc,APRN (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Assistant Professor of Nursing, ASBN Clinical Lead Faculty. 2024, 2024.

STEVEN C. MOORE, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas of Medical Sciences)
Professor of Biology. 1993, 2009.

JEFF MORGAN, M.S. (West Texas State University)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, University Athletic Director. 1993, 2005, 2018.

ANDREA MORRIS, Ph.D. (George Mason University)
Assistant Professor and Assistant Provost for Curricular and Community Engagement. 2022, 2024.

NICOLE MOUNT, M.S., PA-C (Harding University)
Associate Professor and Clinical Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program. 2013, 2019, 2022.

LAURA MULVANY, M.A., CCC-SLP (Southeast Missouri State University)
Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Director of On-site Clinic. 2015, 2021, 2019.

ZAC MUNCY, J.D. (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Associate Professor of Business Administration. 2010, 2020.

JAIME M. MURPHY, Ph.D. (Clemson University)
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Honors College Senior Faculty Fellow. 2018, 2024, 2024.

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DEBBY NUTT, DNP, RN (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
Professor of Nursing and Director of the Master's Entry into Professional Nursing Program. 2014, 2023, 2020.

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DANIEL ODEN, Ph.D. (New York University)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2012, 2019.

MIKE OLIVER, DBA, CPA inactive (Argosy University)
Associate Professor of Business Administration. 2007.

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RIGEL PAGE, DBA (Liberty University)
Instructor of Business Administration. 2020.

ALLISON PARKER, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Instructor of Education. 2020.

JOSEPH R. PARKER, MSE (Engineering), PE (University of Arkansas)
Instructor of Engineering & Physics. 2018.

TODD PATTEN, Ed.D., LPC-S, NCC (University of Memphis)
Professor and Associate Dean of the Cannon-Clary College of Education and Chair of Mental Health and Wellness Programs. 2004, 2020, 2022/2018.

TRISTAN PENDERGRASS, MBA, FHRS, CCDS, CEPS, CDRMS (University of South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of the Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology Program. 2022.

MATTHEW PERRING, MSE (Harding University)
Instructor of Education. 2021.

JEFF PETERSON, Ph.D. (Yale University)
Professor of Bible Harding School of Theology. 2024.

BRYAN PHILLIPS, Ph.D., CSCS (University of Arkansas)
Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences. 1990, 2013.

DARLA PHILLIPS, M.S. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of University Foundations. 2019, 2022.

TRIXIE PITTMAN, Ph.D. (University of Alaska-Fairbanks)
Associate Professor of Biology. 2012, 2018.

AUDRA PLEASANT, J.D. (Pepperdine University School of Law)
Assistant Professor and Executive Director of International Programs. 2019.

KYLE PULLEN, DMA (Claremont Graduate University)
Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, University Chorus, and Chamber Singers. 2023.

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KEVIN RAMEY, Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Professor, Chair and Director of the Physical Therapy Program. 2011, 2022, 2019.

REBEKAH RAMPEY, Ph.D. (Rice University)
Professor and Chair of the Biology Department. 2005, 2021, 2018.

PETER RICE, Ph.D. (Baylor University)
Associate Professor of Bible and Dean of the Harding School of Theology. 2013, 2019, 2024

RODNEY RICHMOND, Pharm.D., BCGP, FASCP (University of Colorado)
Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice. 2011, 2021, 2020.

LISA RITCHIE, Ed.D., RD, LD (University of Arkansas at Little Rock)
Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. 1989, 2017.

THOMAS RITCHIE, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Director of Women's Intramurals. 2008.

JESSE E. ROBERTSON, Ph.D. (Baylor University)
Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Bible and Ministry. 2016, 2023, 2022.

MICHAEL ROBINSON, Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics and Director of Engineering Assessment. 2020, 2020, 2022.

STACEY DINEEN RODENBECK, Ph.D. (Indiana University School of Medicine)
Associate Professor of Biology. 2016, 2022.

JACOB ROTICH, MBA (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2023.

ALYSON RUSHING, MSN,E.d., RN, MMT (Western Governors University)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 2024.

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MAC SANDLIN, Ph.D. (University of Dayton)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry and Director of Theological Studies Program. 2010, 2022, 2022.

COURTNEY SELBY, Pharm.D., BCACP (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2018, 2024.

KANEMBE SHANACHILUBWA, Ph.D. (The Pennsylvania State University)
Assistant Professor of Engineering. 2024.

KEVIN SHELBY, Ph.D. (University of Louisiana at Monroe)
Associate Professor of Counseling. 2014, 2022.

JIM SHELTON, Ph.D. (University of Mississippi)
Professor and Associate Dean of the Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration. 2006, 2010, 2015.

MELISSA SHIPP, Pharm.D., BCPS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2012, 2019.

SUSAN SHIREL, D.A. (Ball State University)
Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Education. 2011, 2024, 2023.

JACK R. SHOCK, Ed.D. (University of Arkansas)
Distinguished Professor of Communication and Interim Associate Vice President of University Communication and Marketing. 1985, 2017, 2024.

JONATHAN SINGLETON, Ph.D. (Syracuse University)
Associate Professor and Chair of English Department. 2011, 2017, 2021.

CODY SIPE, Ph.D., CES, RCEP (Purdue University)
Professor of Physical Therapy. 2011, 2022.

ELLIS SLOAN, MBA, CFA (University of South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2005.

LORI SLOAN, MBA (Webster University)
Assistant Professor of Communication. 1995.

CHERI SMITH, Ed.D. (University of Memphis)
Associate Professor of Education, Chair of Teacher Preparation Programs, and Director of Elementary, Middle Level, and Early Childhood/Special Education Programs. 2004, 2017, 2013.

DAVID SMITH, Sc.D., MSPT, OCS, SCCT (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center)
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. 2015, 2024.

FORREST SMITH, Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2007.

PATTY SMITH, Ph.D., RN (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Associate Professor of Nursing and BSN/ABSN Program Director. 2007, 2018, 2018.

RONALD G. SMITH, Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Professor and Chair of the Mathematics Department. 2007, 2023, 2013.

SUSAN F. CLOUSE SMITH, DNP, APRN, PNP, FNP-BC (Winona State University)
Associate Professor of Nursing. 2016, 2022.

TERRY SMITH, Ed.D. (University of Memphis), M.Div., MSW (University of Arkansas at Little Rock), LCSW, ACSW
Professor and Director of the Social Work Program and Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Department. 1985, 2005, 2003.

TODD SPARKS, M.Arch. (University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Assistant Professor of Architecture. 2024.

MARTY SPEARS, Ph.D. (Rice University)
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Provost. 2000, 2000, 2016.

PAIGE SPILLMAN, Ed.D., OTR/L, CLT (Liberty University)
Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. 2023.

ROBERT M. STEELMAN, B.Arch., AIA (University of Arkansas)
Assistant Professor of Art, Architecture and Design and Director of the Architecture Program. 2022.

DANA STEIL, Ph.D. (The University of Alabama)
Associate Professor of Computer Science and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 2000, 2016, 2023.

DARLENE STEWART, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of English. 2021, 2024.

JAKE STEWART, Ph.D., PMP (Capella University)
Professor of Business Administration and Chair of the Management Information Systems Department. 2003, 2021, 2020.

KEVIN STEWART, Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 2003, 2023.

LAUREN STEWART, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Instructor of Kinesiology. 2024.

JOHN STONE, MBA (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration. 2007.

RYAN STORK, Ph.D. (The University of Texas at Arlington)
Professor of Biology. 2013, 2024.

RAYANNE STORY, Pharm.D. (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean for Experiential Education. 2009, 2020, 2024.

JEREMIAH SULLINS, Ph.D. (University of Memphis)
Professor of Behavioral Sciences. 2014, 2023.

INNA SWANN, Ph.D., DPT, PT (University of Central Arkansas)
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. 2011, 2019.

KIMBERLY SWENSON, DNP, RNC-MNN (Chamberlain University)
Associate Professor of Nursing. 2016, 2022.

DEVIN SWINDLE, D.Min. (Harding School of Theology)
Professor of Bible and Ministry, Director for the Center of Preaching, and Co-Director of Lectureship. 2008, 2023, 2021.

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O'NEAL TANKERSLEY, B.A. (Harding University)
Missionary in Residence. 2002.

JAMES TARRANT, Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2014, 2023.

CHANTELLE TAYLOR, B.S. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. 2021.

KIMBERLY TEBO, MSN, RN (Walden University)
Instructor of Nursing. 2023.

ELIZABETH THOMASON, DPN, APRN, FNP-C (Arkansas State University)
Assistant Professor of Nursing. 2019.

TRAVIS THOMPSON, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas)
Professor of Mathematics. 1985, 1990.

JAN TRAUGHBER, Ed.D., CCC-SLP (Nova Southeastern University)
Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2009, 2022.

KENNETH R. TURLEY, Ph.D., FACSM (University of Texas)
Professor and Chair of the Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology Program. 1997, 2012, 2022.

MALLORY TURNER, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCP (Harding University)
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2016, 2023.

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PAM VOSS, Ed.D. (University of North Texas)
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the Northwest Arkansas Professional Center. 2023.

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JEAN WALDROP, M.S. (Texas A&M University)
Associate Professor and Director of the Brackett Library. 2006, 2019, 2014.

JAIME WALKER, M.S., CCC-SLP (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. 2021, 2024.

LAURIE WALKER, M.S. (Florida Institute of Technology)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics. 2006, 2013.

JAY WALLS, Ph.D. (University of North Texas)
Associate Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, Director of the Arts & Life Series, and Concert Choir Director. 2014, 2016, 2020/2017/2023.

RICHARD J. WARD, Pharm.D. (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Assistant Dean for Admissions, and Experiential Education Director. 2016, 2016, 2024.

STEPHEN WARREN, Ed.D. (Union University)
Professor and Director of the Secondary Education Program. 2012, 2022, 2013.

APRIL WATSON, M.A., CCC-SLP (Southeast Missouri State University)
Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Co-Director of On-site Clinic. 2014, 2021, 2019.

R. TODD WATSON, M.S. (Missouri State University)
Assistant Professor of Cardiac Function and Interventional Technology. 2023.

RICHARD WELLS, MSME (University of Dayton)
Associate Professor of Engineering and Physics. 2008, 2022.

KARL WENDT, Ph.D. (Saint Louis University)
Professor of Education. 2011, 2022.

ANESSA WESTBROOK, D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2014, 2021.

TIM WESTBROOK, Ph.D. (Trinity Theological Seminary)
Professor of Bible and Ministry and Director of the Center for Distance Education in Bible. 2008, 2024, 2010.

CINDY L. WHITE, Ph.D. (Colorado State University)
Professor and Chair of the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. 2012, 2022, 2019.

JONATHAN WHITE, Ph.D. (University of Arkansas)
Professor of Engineering and Physics and Director of the Computer Engineering Program. 2005, 2023, 2013.

NATHANIEL WIEWORA, Ph.D. (University of Delaware)
Associate Professor of History and Political Science and Director of the History Graduate Program. 2014, 2021, 2022.

DON WILCOX, Ph.D., PT, GCS (University of Central Arkansas)
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. 2020.

SARAH WILHOIT, Ph.D. (The University of Tennessee)
Professor of Art, Architecture and Design and Director of the Interior Design Program. 2009, 2023, 2020.

JENNIFER WILLIAMS, BSN (Harding University)
Lab Instructor of Nursing. 2023.

JERROD WILLIAMS, M.Ed. (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Education. 2024.

TAYLOR WILLIAMS, Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics. 2012, 2023.

ALICIA WILLIAMSON, M.A. (Harding School of Theology)
Instructor of Bible and Ministry. 2024.

CARL WILLIAMSON, D.Min. (Harding School of Theology)
Associate Professor of Bible and Ministry. 2019, 2024.

HANNAH WOOD, M.A. (George Washington University)
Assistant Professor and Archives and Special Collections Librarian. 2011, 2019.

CHARLIE WRIGHT, Pharm.D., BCPS (Harding University)
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice. 2021.

ERVIN E. "GENE" WRIGHT II, Ph.D., LPC-S, NCC (University of Toledo)
Professor of Education and Director of Clinical Experiences. 2016, 2023.

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KWAME YEBOAH, MPH, Ph.D. (Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2017, 2023, 2022.

KEVIN YOUNGBLOOD, Ph.D. (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)
Professor of Bible & Ministry. 2010, 2021.

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