CONWAY, Ark. (May 16, 2012) - Five members of the Hendrix College faculty were awarded tenure and promotion at the May 2012 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Three assistant professors received tenure and promotion to associate professor status:

• Dr. Todd Berryman (History)
• Dr. Kristi McKim (English/Film Studies)
• Dr. Daniel Whelan (Politics and International Relations)

 Two associate professors were promoted to full professor:

• Dr. Fred Ablondi (Philosophy)
• Dr. Matt Moran (Biology)

Trustees also approved a new major in kinesiology and new minors in kinesiology, public health, neuroscience/study of the mind, and medical humanities.

Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is a national leader in engaged liberal arts and sciences education. Hendrix was named the country's #1 "Up and Coming" liberal arts college for the third consecutive year by U.S. News and World Report. Hendrix is featured in the 2011 edition of the Princeton Review as one of the country's best 376 colleges and is listed in the 2012 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges as one of 25 "Best Buy" private colleges included. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since 1884. For more information, visit www.hendrix.edu.