Faculty
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Robert Adams
Professor of Instructional Design and Technology Director
![Kristin Anderson-Bricker PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/KAB-headshot-2-960x1250.jpg)
Kristin Anderson-Bricker PhD
Professor of History
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Michael Bagby DMA
Assistant Professor of Music
![Stacey Bales](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/S.Bales-head-shot-960x1280.jpg)
Stacey Bales MS
Academic Counselor
Lynch Disability Resource & Cultural Center
![Lindsey Bartgis PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/lindseybartgis-960x1280.jpg)
Lindsey Bartgis PhD
Assistant Professor of Psychology
![Michelle Bechen LMSW](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/MichelleBechen-960x1280.jpg)
Michelle Bechen LMSW
Professor of Social Work
![Valerie Bell PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/BellValerie-960x1280.jpg)
Valerie Bell PhD
Professor of Criminal Justice
![Elaina Biechler](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/MertensElaina-e1602091450916-960x1280.jpg)
Elaina Biechler PhD
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Coaching Leadership Program Director
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Devayan Bir PhD
Assistant Professor of Engineering and Computer Science
![Professor Laura Boddicker](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Laura-Boddicker-960x1280.jpg)
Laura Boddicker PhD tLMHC CRC
Assistant Professor of Counseling
![Christopher Budzisz PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Christopher-Budzisz-960x1280.jpg)
Christopher Budzisz PhD
Associate Professor of Politics
![Sarah Cassella, Neuroscience professor smiling](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Cassella-website-photo-2-1920x2560-1-960x1280.jpg)
Sarah Cassella PhD
Associate Professor of Neuroscience
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Naomi Clark PhD
Associate Professor of English
Director of Writing Center
![David Cochran PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Cochran-David-960x1280.jpg)
David Cochran PhD
Professor of Politics
Co-Director of Peace and Justice Minor
![Kate Cooper](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Cooper-resized-960x1280.jpg)
Kate Cooper PhD
Professor of Biology
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Susan Crook PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics
![Benjamin Darr PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/DarrBenjamin-960x1280.jpg)
Benjamin Darr PhD
Associate Professor of Politics
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Ryan Decker MFA
Assistant Professor
Director of Theatre
![Kathryn DeShaw PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Deshaw-Revised-960x1280.jpg)
Kathryn DeShaw PhD
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
![Emily DiFilippo PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/EmilyDiFilippo-960x1280.jpg)
Emily DiFilippo PhD
Associate Professor of Spanish
![Angella Donovan DBA](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Donovan-960x1280.jpg)
Angella Donovan DBA
Assistant Professor of Marketing
![John Eby PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/EbyJohn-960x1280.jpg)
John Eby PhD
Professor of History
![Christina Edwards](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/EdwardsChristina-960x1280.jpg)
Christina Edwards PhD
Associate Professor of Chemistry
![Eric Eller](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/EricEller2-960x1280.jpg)
Eric Eller PhD, CFA
Associate Professor of Finance
![Rebecca Fabricius](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Rebecca-website-photo-960x1280.jpg)
Rebecca Fabricius MS
Director of Clinical Education
![Sharon Feld](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/SharonFeld-960x1280.jpg)
Sharon Feld EdD LAT ATC
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Athletic Training Clinical Education Coordinator
![Lynn Gallagher, Director of Lynch Disability Resource & Cultural Center](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Lynn-New-960x1280.jpg)
Lynn Gallagher EdM EdD CAS AES
Disability Studies Program Director
Assistant Professor of Disability Studies
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Douglas Gambrall EdD
Associate Professor of Business Administration
![Lisa Garoutte PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/GaroutteLisa-960x1280.jpg)
Lisa Garoutte PhD
Professor of Sociology
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Sara Glover PhD
Associate Provost
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
![Lisa Grinde PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/GrindeLisa-960x1280.jpg)
Lisa Grinde PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology
![Jacob Heidenreich](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/HeidenreichJacob-960x1280.jpg)
Jacob Heidenreich PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics
![Karen Heidenreich PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Karen-website-photo-960x1280.jpg)
Karen Heidenreich PhD
Instructor of Mathematics
![Yoon Heo PhD Assistant Professor of Sport Management](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Yoon-Heo-960x1280.jpg)
Yoon Heo PhD
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
![William Hitchcock](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/HitchcockBill-960x1280.jpg)
William Hitchcock MBA
Dean for the Francis J. Noonan School of Business, Engineering & Innovation
Professor, Information Technology and Business Analytics
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William Jablonsky MFA
Associate Professor of English
![Aaron Joy, Loras Professor](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/ArronJoy-960x1280.jpg)
Aaron Joy PhD
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
![Brian Kallback, Finance Professor](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/BrianKallback-960x1280.jpg)
Brian J. Kallback CFP® CLU® QPA CTFA (’02 MA ’04)
Assistant Professor of Finance
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William (Will) Kanyusik PhD
Associate Professor of English
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Mark Kehren PhD
Associate Professor of History
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Robert Keller PhD (MBA ’18)
Professor of Mathematics and Analytics
![Paul Kohl](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/KohlPaul-960x1280.jpg)
Paul Kohl PhD
Professor of Creative Media
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Angela Kohlhaas PhD
Associate Professor of Mathematics
![Jacob Kohlhaas PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/KohlhaasJacob-960x1280.jpg)
Jacob Kohlhaas PhD
Associate Professor of Moral Theology
Director of Honors Program
![Tom Kult](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/KultTom-960x1280.jpg)
Thomas Kult MA CSCS
Instructor of Kinesiology
Director of Loras All-Sports Camp
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Jake Kurczek PhD
Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience
![Christoffer Lammer-Heindel PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/LammerHeindelChristoffer-960x1280.jpg)
Christoffer Lammer-Heindel PhD
Associate Professor of Philosophy
![Luke Lammer](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/LammerLuke-960x1280.jpg)
Luke Lammer MA CPA CMA CIA
Associate Professor of Accounting
![Kristin Lauritsen](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/KristinLauritsen-960x1280.jpg)
Kirstin Lauritsen PhD LP
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Practicum and Internship Coordinator
![Tracy Lipinski, Associate Professor of Counseling](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Tracy-Lipinski-960x1280.jpg)
Tracy Lipinski EdDc LSC
Assistant Professor of Counseling
![Kenny Loui PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kenny-Loui-Headshot-Photo-960x1280.jpg)
Kenny Loui PhD
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
![Anne Marx](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/MarxAnne-960x1280.jpg)
Anne Marx EdD
Professor of Sport Management
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Biniv Maskay PhD
Associate Professor of Economics
![Andrew Massena PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/AndrewMassenaPhoto-960x1280.jpg)
Andrew Massena PhD
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
Director of Archbishop Kucera Center
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Kate McCarthy-Gilmore PhD
Associate Dean for the School of Humanities & Education
Associate Professor of Spanish
![Molly McDonald Figgins](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/MollyAT-960x1280.jpg)
Molly M. McDonald Figgins PhD ATC
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
Athletic Training Program Director
![Erin McGovern CPA MBA](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/ErinM-960x1280.jpg)
Erin McGovern CPA MBA (’04)
Associate Professor of Accounting
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Kenneth McLaughlin PhD
Professor of Physics and Engineering
Heitkamp Planetarium Director
![Mark Mederson](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Mederson-websitephoto-960x1280.jpg)
Mark Mederson PhD
Assistant Professor of Creative Media
![Adam Moser](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Moser-Faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Adam Moser PhD
Associate Professor of Chemistry
![Seth Myers MFA](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/MyersSeth-1-960x1280.jpg)
Seth Myers MFA
Associate Professor of Creative Media
![Katrina Neely Eller, Loras College Associate Professor of Public Relations](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/KatrinaEller-websitephoto-960x1280.jpg)
Katrina Neely Farren-Eller PhD
Associate Professor of Public Relations
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Julia Omarzu PhD
Professor of Psychology
![Amanda Osheim PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/OsheimAmanda-960x1280.jpg)
Amanda Osheim PhD
Professor of Practical Theology
Endowed Professorship, Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program
![Kathrin Parks PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Parks-websitephoto-960x1280.jpg)
Kathrin Parks PhD
Associate Professor of Sociology
Associate Dean for the School of Science & Health
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Heidi Pettitt
Access Services & Special Collections Librarian
Academic Resource Center
![Loras College Assistant Professor of Philosophy](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Traci-Phillipson-960x1280.jpg)
Traci Phillipson PhD
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
![Professor Roy Pillers](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Roy-Pillers-960x1280.jpg)
Roy Pillers PhD
Assistant Professor of Engineering
![David Pitt PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/PittDave-960x1280.jpg)
David Pitt PhD
Professor of Theology
Sacramental/Liturgical Theologian
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Glenn Pohland DMA
Professor of Music
Director of Instrumental Activities
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
James (Jim) Pollock PhD
Professor of English
![Amanda Reynolds MSW LISW](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/AmandaReynolds-960x1280.jpg)
Amanda Reynolds MSW LISW (’06)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
![Craig Schaefer, Professor of Creative Media and Director of TV Studio](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Craig-Schaefer-960x1280.jpg)
Craig Schaefer MA (’89)
Professor of Creative Media
Director of TV Studio
![Scott Scheuerell](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/ScheuerellScott-960x1280.jpg)
Scott Scheuerell PhD (’95)
Professor of Education
![Steffanie Schilder PhD, LP, LMHC, LPC](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/SteffanieSchilder-960x1280.jpg)
Steffanie Schilder PhD, LP, LMHC, LPC
Associate Professor of Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Director
![Ulrike Schultz, PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/UlrikeSchultz1-960x1280.jpg)
Ulrike Schultz MD MPH
Director of Postbaccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Director of Pre-Health Advising
![David Shealer](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/ShealerDavid-960x1280.jpg)
David Shealer PhD
Professor of Biology
![Loras Assistant Professor of Business Administration](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Dawn-Shearrow-960x1280.jpg)
Dawn Shearrow DBA, MBA, MAOL
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration
![Aditi Sinha](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Sinha-Faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Aditi Sinha PhD
Associate Professor of Biology
![Jennifer Smith](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/SmithJennifer-960x1280.jpg)
Jennifer Smith PhD
Associate Professor of Economics
![Kristen Smith](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/K-Smith-960x1280.jpg)
Kristen Smith
Associate Professor E-Resources and Research Services Librarian
Director, Miller Academic Resource Center
![Susan Stone](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/StoneSusan-960x1280.jpg)
Susan Stone PhD
Professor of English
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Maggie Sullivan PhD
Associate Professor of Communication Arts
![Dr Adam Susmarski - Loras Duhawks Team Physician and Master of Athletic Training Medical Director](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Dr-Adam-Susmarski-960x1280.jpg)
Adam Susmarski DO
Loras Head Team Physician
Master of Athletic Training Medical Director
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Bryce Taylor PhD
Assistant Professor of Biology
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Heleana Theixos PhD
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Andrew P. Studdert Chair of Business Ethics & Crisis Leadership
![Keith Thraen-Borowski, Associate Professor of Kinesiology](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Keith-Faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Keith Thraen-Borowski PhD
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
![Kimberly Tuescher PhD](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/KimTuescher-960x1280.jpg)
Kimberly Tuescher PhD
Professor of School Counseling
School Counseling Program Director
![Erin VanLaningham](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/VanLaninghamErin-960x1280.jpg)
Erin VanLaningham PhD
Professor of English
Chairperson of the Faculty
![Loras College Crest](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/loras-placeholder.faculty-960x1280.jpg)
Kathleen (Kathy) Weber
Academic Counselor
Lynch Disability Resource & Cultural Center
![Hilarie Welsh](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/Welsh-websitephoto-960x1280.jpg)
Hilarie Welsh PhD
Associate Professor of Education
First Year Director
![Nancy Zacher Fett](https://loras.edu/wp-content/uploads/FettNancyZachar-960x1280.jpg)
Nancy Zachar Fett LMSW (’90)
Professor of Social Work