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Our Faculty

In our quest to educate and form persons for others, 91女神鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences has gathered a world-class faculty of teacher-scholars who are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Each is devoted to outstanding teaching, cutting-edge research and scholarship, inspired artistic expression and faithful service to 91女神's campus and community.

Embracing the great and wondrous diversity that makes up the human race and the unique gifts and talents of every individual, this collection of curious seekers and learners works together to unpack the mysteries and answer the endless questions posed by the physical, social and spiritual worlds we inhabit.

We always do this with an eye toward justice, peace, beauty and the common good of the whole human family and the created world we share.

You can find more information on our faculty members on the pages devoted to their disciplines.

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Faculty in the News

  • Liz Chiarello, Ph.D. (Sociology and Anthropology) was quoted in a article about health care and drug tracking. 
  • Helen De Cruz, Ph.D. (Philosophy) wrote an opinion piece for about her practice of becoming 鈥渇riends鈥� with ancient philosophers. 
  • Two new art exhibits at 91女神MA were highlighted in . Tom Finan, Ph.D. (History) and Bradley Bailey, Ph.D. (Art History) were quoted in the article. The exhibits were also featured in 10 Art Exhibits to Catch this Month. 
  • Pablo Seward Delaporte, Ph.D. (Anthropology) was interviewed on Rachel Zimmerman show about third spaces.
  • Harold Braswell, Ph.D. (Health Care Ethics) was interviewed on the podcast about assisted death in America. 
  • Melissa Ochoa, Ph.D. (Women's and Gender Studies) was cited in an story about the use of the word Latinx. Ochoa has advocated for the term Latine instead of Latinx. 
  • Keli Jackson (Communication) was quoted in a article about political campaigns鈥� efforts to reach younger people through social media. The article also appeared on , , , and . 
  • Liz Chiarello, Ph.D. (Sociology) was interviewed by about her recent book, 鈥淧olicing Patients: Treatment and Surveillance on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis.鈥�
  • Helen De Cruz, Ph.D. (Philosophy) was interviewed on the .
  • Benjamin Looker, Ph.D. (American Studies) was mentioned in a review in the music magazine Maggot Brain, discussing liner notes he wrote for a recent archival free-jazz album release from the legendary Black Artists Group.
  •  Diana Carlin, Ph.D. (Communication emeritus) was featured on a C-SPAN panel covering a variety of political topics, including debates, women in politics and more. 
  • CAS faculty member Benjamin Looker (American studies) offers an urban studies take on recent presidential elections for the popular political news site . Ben and his co-author cover how Republicans have talked about city neighborhoods in the past, and how Democrats could talk about those same spaces in 2024 and beyond.
  • Allison Miller, Ph.D. (biology) was featured on about how the state's wineries saved the global wine industry from a devastating plague.
  • Ness Sandoval, Ph.D. (sociology) was quoted in the about the latest U.S. Census data showing a rise in the Hispanic population.
  • Diana Carlin, Ph.D. (communication) wrote an op-ed that ran in the about what to watch for during the first debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump and why this debate is important. 
  • Steve Rogers, Ph.D. (political science) was featured in , , and about the 91女神/YouGov poll and its results regarding key races and issues on the November ballot.
  • Kira Banks, Ph.D. (psychology) was quoted in about whether 鈥渃olorblindness鈥� could lead to racial equality in America. 
  • Gretchen Arnold, Ph.D. (women's and gender studies) was quoted in the about domestic violence and how someone can get out of an abusive relationship. 
  • David Paternostro, S.J. (philosophy) was featured on and about two readings in the Catholic Church this past Sunday and what those readings mean about following God鈥檚 law. 
  • Christopher Duncan, Ph.D. (political science) was featured in about third-party candidates. 
  • Karla Scott, Ph.D. (communication) was quoted in about the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown鈥檚 death and the aftermath of the Ferguson protests. 
  • 91女神 was mentioned in the on World Elephant Day for elephant research from Stephen Blake, Ph.D. (biology).

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