• Hendrix College

    Faculty

  • Garrett, Teresa
    Teresa Garrett Executive Vice President and ProvostProfessor of Chemistry B.S., Florida State University, 1994
    Ph. D. , Duke University, 1998
    Todd Tinsley 2023
    Todd M. Tinsley, 2007- Associate Provost for Academic AffairsInterim Chair, Department of ArtProfessor of Physics B.A., Hendrix College, '98
    Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, '05
    Kolev, K
    Kiril Kolev, 2011- Associate Provost for Engaged LearningProfessor of Politics B.A., Whittier College, 2004
    M.S., Duke University, 2008
    Ph.D., Duke University, 2011
    Berryman Todd 2023 667x1000
    Todd Berryman, 2006- Associate Provost for Advising & Academic SuccessProfessor of History B.A., Millsaps College, 1997
    M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1999
    Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2004
    Laura MacDonald 2021-667x1000
    Laura MacDonald, 2015- Associate Provost for Faculty DevelopmentCharles S. and Lucile Esmon Shivley Odyssey Associate Professor of Biology B.A., Hendrix College, 2009
    Ph.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2014
    Battle, Jericka S.
    Jericka S. Battle, 2020- Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A, Hendrix College, 2016
    Ph.D., Texas A&M, 2022
    Vidal-Torreira, Garbiñe
    Garbine Vidal-Torreira, 2013- Special Assistant to the ProvostFaculty Director of the Hendrix Women's Leadership CommunityProfessor of Spanish B.A., University of Deusto-Bilbao, '07
    Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude. (Since 2018 considered an M.A.), University of Deusto-Bilbao, '07
    M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, '09
    Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, '13
    Ablondi, Fred
    Fred R. Ablondi, 1998- Professor of Philosophy B.A., College of William and Mary, 1987
    M.A., Catholic University of America, 1989
    Ph.D., Marquette University, 1995
    Axxe, Erick
    Erick Axxe, 2023- Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A., University of Arkansas, 2015
    M.A., Ohio State University, 2019
    Ph.D., Ohio State University , 2023
    Bergfield, Gina
    Gina Bergfeld, 2015- Chair, Department of Economics and BusinessChair, Master of Arts in Accounting ProgramAssociate Professor of Economics and Business B.A., Hendrix College, 2003
    M.A., Hendrix College, 2004
    C.P.A., Arkansas, 2006
    Brandner, Zach
    Zachary Brandner, 2023- Assistant Professor and Murphy Fellow in Spanish B.A., Texas Tech University , 2014
    M.A., Texas Tech University , 2017
    Ph.D., Texas Tech University , 2022
    2022 Christopher Camfield-5307FINAL
    Christopher Camfield, 2010- Professor of MathematicsFaculty Athletics Representative B.S., University of Cincinnati, 2002
    Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, 2008
    Campolo, Chris 2018
    Christian K. Campolo, 2002- Professor of Philosophy B.A., Bucknell University, 1990
    M.A., University of Kansas, 1994
    Ph.D., University of California-Riverside, 2003
    CARO, Andres 260x390
    Andres Caro, 2007- Chair, Biochemistry-Molecular Biology ProgramCynthia Cook Sandefur Odyssey Professor of Chemistry B.S., University of Buenos Aires, 1993
    M.S., University of Buenos Aires, 1993
    Ph.D., University of Buenos Aires, 1999
    Contreras-Silva, Lilian-8
    Lilian Contreras-Silva, 2000- Professor of Spanish B.S., Louisiana State University, 1994
    M.A., Louisiana State University, 1997
    Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2000
    Corey, Emmy
    Emmy Corey, 2022- Assistant Professor of Religious Studies B.A., Birmingham-Southern College, 2008
    M.Div., Candler School of Theology, 2013
    Ph.D., Emory University, 2023
    Cottrant-Estell, Severine
    Severine Cottrant-Estell, 2012- Instructor of French B.A., Universite de Picardie Jules Verne, 1998
    B.A., Universite Stendhal de Grenoble, 1999
    M.A., University of Arkansas, 2002
    dearolf
    Jennifer Dearolf, 2002- Chair, Health Sciences ProgramProfessor of Biology B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland, 1996
    M.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1998
    Ph.D., Cornell University, 2002
    Dow, James 2022
    James Dow, 2011- Director of the Steel CenterChair, Environmental Studies ProgramProfessor of Philosophy B.A., University of Massachusetts Boston, 2002
    Ph.D., City University of New York, 2010
    Carol Ann Downes
    Carol Ann Downes, 2017- Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., Westmont College, 2012
    M.A., Rice University, 2014
    Ph.D., Rice University, 2017
    Duina, Andrea
    Andrea A. Duina, 2004- Professor of Biology B.S., University of Illinois-Champaign, 1992
    Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1998
    Postdoc, Harvard Medical School, 1998-2004
    Edquist_Whelan
    Daniel J. Edquist-Whelan, 2006- Charles Prentiss Hough Odyssey Professor of Politics B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, '88
    M.A., American University, '93
    Ph.D., University of Denver, '06
    Ferrer, Gabriel
    Gabriel Ferrer, 2002- Chair, Study of the Mind/ Neuroscience ProgramDr. Brad P. Baltz & Reverend William B. Smith Odyssey Professor of Computer Science B.A., Rice University, 1994
    M.S., University of Virginia, 1996
    Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2002
    Freiley, Melissa
    Melissa Freiley, 2021- Associate Librarian B.A., Texas Women's University, 2006
    M.S.I.S., University of North Texas, 2018
    French, Cori-7
    Cori French, 2011- Instructor of Spanish B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2008
    M.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2010
    J.D. Gantz, Ph.D.
    J.D. Gantz, 2018- Chair, Health Sciences ProgramAssociate Professor of Biology B.S., Mount Union College, 2010
    M.S., Miami University, 2014
    Ph.D., Miami University, 2018
    Mark Goadrich 2024-FINAL667x1000
    Mark Goadrich, 2014- Professor of Computer Science B.A., Kenyon College, 1998
    M.S., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2000
    Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2007
    Goldburg, Anne
    Anne J. Goldberg, 2005- Chair, Department of Sociology/ AnthropologyProfessor of Anthropology B.A., College of William and Mary, 1991
    M.A., Arizona State University, 1999
    Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2005
    Gprvine Headshot 2020
    William M. Gorvine, 2006- Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religious StudiesDr. Brad Baltz & Rev. William B. Smith Odyssey Professor of Religious Studies B.A., Connecticut College, 1991
    M.A., University of Virginia, 1997
    Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2006
    Gunderson, Bill-1
    Bill Gunderson, 2016- Director, Odyssey ProgramAssociate Professor of Chemistry B.S., Allegheny College, 2002
    Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 2009
    Gunderson, Julie-1
    Julie Gunderson, 2016- Chair, Department of PhysicsCynthia Cook Sandefur Odyssey Associate Professor of Physics B.A., Hendrix College, 2006
    Ph.D., Emory University, 2012
    Hales, David
    David Hales, 1992- Thomas E. Goodwin Odyssey Professor of Chemistry B.A., Pomona College, 1984
    Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 1990
    Postdoctoral Research, UCLA, 1990-1992
    Courtney Hatch 2024-4963-667x1000
    Courtney Hatch, 2008- Chair, Natural Sciences AreaNancy and Craig Wood Odyssey Professor of Chemistry B.A., Hendrix College, 2000
    Ph.D, University of Colorado, 2006
    Hicks, Latorya D.
    Latorya Hicks, 2020- Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S., Lane College, 1995
    Ph.D., Wesleyan University, 2004
    00 No Photo Available
    Antonio Horne, 2018- Chair, Department of Theatre Arts and DanceProfessor of English-Creative Writing B.F.A., Alliant International University, 1983
    M.B.A., University of California Los Angeles, 1988
    M.F.A., University of Memphis, 1999
    Irons, Sarah
    Sarah Irons, 2023- Assistant Professor of Psychology B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana, 2016
    B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana, 2016
    M.A., Rice University , 2020
    Ph.D., Rice University, Expected 2023
    Jaeger, Ty - headshot 2020
    Tyrone Jaeger, 2008- Interim Director of the Hendrix-Murphy Program in Literature & LanguageProfessor of English-Creative Writing B.A., Rollins College, 1990
    M.A., University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2004
    Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 2008
    Jellenik, Cathy
    Cathy Jellenik, 2012- Professor of French B.A., University of Delaware, 1991
    M.A., University of Delaware, 1997
    Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, 2005
    2022 Lindsay Kennedy-5436FINAL667
    Lindsay Kennedy, 2011- Professor of Psychology B.A., University of North Carolina, 2006
    M.A., University of North Carolina, 2008
    Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 2011
    Kett, Peter
    Peter Kett, 2014- Associate Professor of ChemistryChair, Department of Chemistry B.A., University of Cambridge, 2006
    M.S., University of Cambridge, 2007
    Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 2011
    Leonard, Megan
    Megan Leonard, 2008- Professor of Economics and Business B.A., Hendrix College, 2002
    Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2007
    2024.03.26 Wenjia Liu-667x1000
    Wenjia Liu, 2012- Chair, Department of LanguagesChair, Interdisciplinary MinorsAssociate Professor of Chinese B.A., Fudan University, 2003
    M.A., University of Oregon, 2006
    Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2010
    Looney, Hillary
    Hillary Looney, 2015- Associate Professor of Economics and Business B.A., Hendrix College, 1996
    M.A., Hendrix College, 2003
    C.P.A., Arkansas, 2005
    Lusk, Lauren 2
    Lauren Lusk, 2022- Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts B.A., University of Arkansas, 2010
    M.F.A., Indiana University, 2014
    Maslin, Kim-1
    Kim Maslin, 1997- Bill and Connie Bowen Odyssey Professor of Politics B.A., Wells College, 1989
    Ph.D., Binghamton University, 1997
    Mayo, Colleen
    Colleen Mayo, 2023- Assistant Professor and Murphy Fellow in English B.A., Hendrix College, 2011
    M.A., The Florida State University, 2018
    Ph.D., The University of North Texas, 2023
    Maureen McClung 2024.01web
    Maureen McClung, 2011- Judy and Randy Wilbourn Odyssey Professor of Biology B.A., Hendrix College, 2001
    PgDipSci, University of Otago, New Zealand, 2002
    M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2006
    Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, 2013
    Carmen Merrick 2023-0231FINAL_667x1000
    Carmen Merrick, 2019- Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A., Ouachita Baptist University, 2011
    M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2014
    M.A., University of Arkansas, 2017
    Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2019
    Miller, Rod
    Rod Miller, 1998- Professor of Art B.F.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1985
    M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1987
    M.A., University of Iowa, 1994
    Ph.D., University of Louisville, 1998
    Morgan, Andrew
    Andrew Morgan, 2014- Associate Professor of Music B.M., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2003
    M.M., Temple University, 2009
    D.M.A., University of Minnesota, 2014
    Murphy, Britt Anne
    Britt A. Murphy, 1998- Director, Bailey LibraryLibrarian B.A., Kenyon College, 1994
    M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1998
    Murray, Rick
    Richard C. Murray, 2003- Chair, Department of BiologyCharles Prentiss Hough Odyssey Professor of Biology B.Sc., University of Western Ontario, 1990
    Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, 1997
    Penner, Jennifer
    Jennifer Penner, 2005- Professor of PsychologyChair, Social Sciences Area A.A., Hesston College, 1994
    B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1999
    M.S., University of Oklahoma, 2001
    Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2005
    Peszka, Jennifer
    Jennifer J. Peszka, 1999- Virginia A. McCormick Pittman Distinguished Professor of Psychology B.S., Washington and Lee University, 1994
    M.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1998
    Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 1999
    Pfau, Sasha
    Sasha Pfau, 2008- Chair, Department of HistoryJames and Emily Bost Odyssey Professor of History B.A., Wellesley College, 1999
    M.A., University of York, 2000
    Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2008
    Polyakov_Alex_2024
    Alex Polyakov, 2024- Assistant Professor of Music B.M. in Piano Performance, National Music Academy of Ukraine, 2009
    M.M./M.Ed. in Piano Performance, National Music Academy of Ukraine, 2010
    B.M. in Orchestral Conducting, National Music Academy of Ukraine, 2013
    M.M. in Orchestral Conducting, National Music Academy of Ukraine, 2014
    Artist Diploma, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, 2013
    D.M.A. in Orchestral Conducting, University of Michigan, 2023
    Rauh, Stan - 20150924 - 15025718
    Stanly H. Rauh, 2012- Professor of Classics B.A., University of Washington, 2001
    B.A., University of Washington (Post-Baccalaureate), 2005
    M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2007
    Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2012
    Reeb, Celeste
    Celeste Reeb, 2022- Assistant Professor of English- Film and Media Studies B.A., Salisbury University, 2012
    M.A., Salisbury University, 2015
    Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2020
    Reid, Matthew
    Matthew Reid, 2023- Assistant Professor of Biology B.A., Hendrix College, 2009
    M.S., University of Louisiana, 2013
    Ph.D., University of Louisville, 2018
    Renshaw James, Gretchen
    Gretchen Renshaw, 2015- Chair, Department of MusicCoordinator of AssessmentAssociate Professor of Music B.M., Pennsylvania State University, 2010
    M.M., University of Arkansas, 2012
    M.M., Michigan State University, 2015
    D.M.A., Michigan State University, 2015
    Kings Verso crop
    Rebecca Resinski, 2000- Chair, Classics ProgramProfessor of Classics B.A., Bucknell University, 1990
    M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1993
    Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1998
    Brigitte Brumbelow
    Brigitte Rogers, 2006- Chair, Theatre Arts and DanceProfessor of Dance B.A., Henderson State University, 1995
    M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1998
    Sarah Root-7568web2024
    Sarah Root, 2024- Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2011
    M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2016
    Ph.D, University of Central Arkansas, 2019
    Lyle Rupert 2023.10.25-0082-667x1000
    Lyle M. Rupert, 1987- C. Louis and Charlotte Cabe Distinguished Professor of Economics and Business B.A., Hendrix College, 1982
    M.B.A., University of Chicago, 1985
    Ph.D., University of Central Arkansas, 2015
    C.P.A., Illinois, 1985
    Schurko, Andrew
    Andrew M. Schurko, 2011- Morris and Ann Henry Odyssey Professor of Biology B.Sc., University of Manitoba, 1997
    Ph.D., University of Manitoba, 2003
    Posdoctoral Researcher, University of Iowa
    Posdoctoral Researcher, Emory University
    Schwartzkopf, Stacey
    Stacey A. Schwartzkopf, 2011- Margaret Berry Hutton Odyssey Professor of AnthropologyArea Chair, Humanities Area B.A., Arizona State University, 1994
    M.A., Tulane University, 2001
    Ph.D., Tulane University, 2008
    Scott, Ralph
    Ralph D. Scott, 1979- Professor of Economics and Business B.A., Hendrix College, 1973
    Ph.D., Tulane University, 1983
    Seme, Lars
    Lars Seme, 2008- Instructor of MathematicsChair, Explorations B.A., Hendrix College, 1995
    M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Missouri–Rolla, 1997
    Shanks Delphia 1335 2022
    Delphia Shanks, 2018- Chair, Department of PoliticsDirector, Arkansas Center for Civic LeadershipAssociate Professor of Politics B.A., Grinnell College, 2001
    M.A., Cornell University, 2016
    Ph.D., Cornell University, 2018
    Skok, Deb
    Deborah Skok, 2001- Professor of History B.A., Bryn Mawr College, 1989
    M.A., University of Chicago, 1992
    Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2001
    Damon Spayde 2024-FINAL667x1000
    Damon T. Spayde, 2007- Julia Mobley Odyssey Professor of PhysicsChair, Department of Physics B.A., Grinnell College, 1995
    M.A., University of Maryland, 2000
    Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2001
    Templeton, Leslie
    Leslie Templeton, 1998- Professor of Psychology B.A., Hendrix College, 1991
    M.A., University of Arkansas, 1995
    Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1998
    Thomas, Candice
    Candice Thomas, 2023- Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2000
    Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2010
    Vernon_Alex_2021
    Alex Vernon, 2001- M.E. and Ima Graves Peace Distinguished Professor of English B.S., United States Military Academy, 1989
    M.A., University of North Carolina, 1994
    Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 2001
    West, Carol
    Carol L. West, 1977- Harold and Lucy Cabe Distinguished Professor of English B.A., Franconia College, '72
    M.A., Yale University, '74
    M.Phil., Yale University, '76
    Ph.D., Yale University, '80
    Williamson, Robert
    Robert Williamson, 2008- Director, Health HumanitiesChair, Humanities AreaProfessor of Religious Studies B.S., Clemson University, '95
    M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary, '01
    M.St., Oxford University, '02
    Ph.D., Emory University, '11
    Wright, Ann
    Ann Wright, 1998- Charles Prentiss Hough Odyssey Professor of Physics B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, '91
    Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, '96
    Yorgey, Brent
    Brent A. Yorgey, 2015- Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer ScienceAssociate Professor of Computer Science B.A., Williams College, 2004
    Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2014
    2024.09.10-LeslieZorwick-8342
    Leslie Zorwick, 2007- Chair, Department of PsychologyProfessor of Psychology B.A., Emory University, 2000
    M.A., The Ohio State University, 2003
    Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2007