Faculty

Louis Albarran, PhDAssociate Professor of Theology, Academic Director of Theology Areas of Expertise Devotionalism, U.S. Catholic history, Ethnic Popular Religion in America, Theology & American Roots music, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Popular Religious Devotions, American Catholicism, Religion and…

Aris T. Alexandrou, PhDAssistant Professor of Biology Office: Vincent 127 E-mail: [email protected] Education PhD, Comparative Pathology (Integrative Pathobiology) School of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology University of California at Davis BSc, Biological Sciences (Biomedical Emphasis)…

Deborah Arangno, PhDFather David Tyson Chair of the Department of Natural and Quantitative Sciences, Professor of Mathematics, Academic Director of Mathematics, Delta Epsilon Sigma Faculty Advisor Areas of Expertise Mathematics, Mathematical Philosophy Education PhD, Pure Mathematics and Graph…

Stephen Barany, MFAAssistant Professor of Visual Arts Areas of Expertise Illustration, Picturebooks, Intersection of Arts and Theology, Visual Culture and Media Education MFA, Illustration and Visual Culture, Washington University in St. Louis MDiv, University of Notre Dame BA,…

Dianne Barlas, D. Min.Midwest Brothers of Holy Cross Endowed Chair for Mission, VP for Mission and Ministry, Associate Professor of Theology Areas of Expertise Dr. Dianne Barlas's primary areas of interest that fosters her current work in Catholic…

Katherine Barrett, PhDAssistant Professor of Biology Areas of Expertise Aquatic Ecology, Watershed Science, Biostatistics, Science Communication, Human Ecology Education PhD, Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame MS, Environmental Science & Biology, The College at Brockport State University of…

John Biddle, PhDAssistant Professor of Physics Areas of Expertise Statistical and Thermal Physics; Thermodynamics of Cellular Processes Education PhD, Physics, University of Maryland MS, Physics, University of Maryland M. Ed, University of Notre Dame BS, Physics, University of…

Ann Bingham, PhDAssistant Professor of Education, Academic Director of Elementary Education Areas of Expertise Mathematics Education, Educational Leadership Education PhD, K-12 Educational Leadership, Western Michigan University MA, Secondary Mathematics Education, Western Michigan University BS, Mathematics, Grand Valley State…

Ángel Cortés, PhDHumanities Department Chair, Professor of History, Academic Director of History Areas of Expertise American Intellectual History Education PhD, History, University of Notre Dame MA, History, University of Colorado MA, Religious Studies, University of Denver BA, Psychology,…

Cosette Fox, PhDDean of Faculty, Social Sciences Department Chair, Professor of Psychology Areas of Expertise Cross Cultural Investigation of the Effect of Growth Mindset Single Session Interventions on Mental Health Education PhD, Experimental Psychology with Behavioral Neuroscience specialty,…

Michael Griffin, PhDProvost, Professor of Theology Areas of Expertise Catholic teaching on war and peace; Catholic social teaching; Social dimensions of sacraments. His book is titled The Politics of Penance: Proposing an Ethic of Social Repair. Education PhD,…

Lori Harding, MLSAssistant Professor & Director of Library Services Areas of Expertise Health Sciences Libraries Education MLS, Master of Library Science, Indiana University-Bloomington BS, Psychology, Indiana State University Meet Prof. Harding With 20 years of experience in both…

Shaya Helbig, PhDAssistant Professor of Education, Science of Reading Grant Administrator Areas of Expertise Elementary literacy instruction with a focus in foundational skills, multisensory and play-based instruction, and the development of emerging writers. Education PhD, Education and Human…

Laura Jackson, MACommunications Lecturer, Academic Director of Communications Areas of Expertise Communications, Marketing, Physical Science Education MA, Journalism with an Environmental Science Emphasis, Southern Illinois University BA, Journalism, Michigan State University Meet Professor Jackson Professor Jackson became the…

Laura LeGare, MSMathematics Lecturer Areas of Expertise Calculus, Knot Theory, Mathematics and Music Education MS, Mathematics, University of Notre Dame BA, Mathematics, Concordia College Meet Prof. Legare Professor LeGare has had a lifelong passion for helping students learn…

David Lutz, PhDActing Business Department Chair, Professor of Philosophy, Academic Director of Liberal Studies, Academic Director of Philosophy, Faculty Fellow for Academic Policy Areas of Expertise Moral Philosophy, Philosophy of Management Education PhD, Philosophy, University of Notre Dame…

Theresa MacArt, PhDAssistant Professor of Politics and Public Service, Acting Director of Politics and Public Service Program Areas of Expertise Ancient and Medieval Political Philosophy, St. Thomas Aquinas, the Ethics of Citizenship, Civic Virtue, Natural Law, Jurisprudence, Public…

Angelo Martinez, MFAAssociate Professor of Visual Arts, Academic Director of Visual Arts, St. Joseph Gallery Director Areas of Expertise Painting, Drawing, Art History, and Sacred Art Education MFA, Painting, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign BFA, Painting, University of Colorado…

Br. Robert McFadden, CSCAssistant Professor of Theology and Literature Areas of Expertise Early Christianity and Classical Literature, St. Augustine, Cicero, The Theology of Christian Friendship and The Problem of Death, The Life and Thought of John Henry Newman…

Elaine Mokrzan, PhDAssistant Professor of Biology, Academic Director of Biology Areas of Expertise Microbiology, Physiology & Anatomy, Genetics Education PhD, Pharmacology, University of North Carolina BA, Chemistry, College of Wooster Contact Vincent 189 Phone: (574) 472-8551 Email: [email protected]…

Anthony Monta, PhDProfessor of English, Faculty Fellow for Academic Culture Areas of Expertise Novels and poetry in English, religion and literature, non-fiction writing, sacred and secular music, Italian history and art, curricular design Current Research Interests The fiction…

Fred Myers, P.E. MSEEComputer Science Lecturer Areas of Expertise Computer Programming and Databases; Computer Hardware; Industrial Controls Education MS, Electrical/Computer Engineering, University of Notre Dame BS, Electrical/Computer Engineering, University of Notre Dame Meet Professor Myers Professor Fred Myers…

Amanda Pertierra, M.Ed.Elementary Education Instructor, Director of ENL Certification Areas of Expertise Multilingual education; English as a New Language Education M. Ed, University of Notre Dame BA, Political Science & Anthropology, Middlebury College Meet Prof. Pertierra Amanda Pertierra…

André Polaniecki, PhDLecturer of the Humanities, Faculty Athletic Representative Areas of Expertise Sport, Leadership, Education, Institutions, Theology Education PhD, Leadership, University of the Cumberlands MRE, Loyola Institute of Ministry, Loyola University New Orleans BA, Theology, University of Notre…

Christopher Scheirer, PhDAssistant Professor of English, Academic Director of English Areas of Expertise Medieval Literature, Myths and Epics, Science Fiction Education PhD, Medieval Studies, University of Notre Dame Master of Medieval Studies, University of Notre Dame MA, English,…

Paul Schmerold, MBABusiness Instructor Areas of Expertise Business and Technology Leadership, especially AI and Analytics;  Management; Strategy; Sales; Leadership; Corporate Social Responsibility & Business Ethics Education MBA, Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University - Kellogg Graduate School of…

Angela Schwenkler, PhDAssistant Professor of Philosophy Areas of Expertise Ancient Philosophy, Ethics, Kant Education PhD, Philosophy, University of Notre Dame BA, Philosophy, College of the Holy Cross Contact Office: V-171 Email: [email protected] Meet Dr. Schwenkler Dr. Angela Schwenkler…

Alesha Seroczynski, PhDDistinguished Professor of the Practice Areas of Expertise Adolescent Moral Development; Juvenile and Adult Corrections; Higher Education in Prison Education PhD, Developmental Psychology, University of Notre Dame MA, Developmental Psychology, University of Notre Dame BA, Psychology,…

Kyle Sherbert, PhDAssistant Professor of Computer Science, Academic Director of Computer Science Areas of Expertise Quantum Computing; Scientific Computing; Quantum Chemistry Education PhD, Physics, University of North Texas MS, Physics, University of North Texas MS, Computer Science, Towson…

AcademicsCollege CurriculumMajors and MinorsCalendar, Catalog, and ScheduleMcKenna LibraryMoreau College InitiativeAcademic Support Study AbroadStudent WellnessTranscript RequestsMathematics & Writing CentersCareer DevelopmentAcademic Accommodations Thomas Spencer, PhDAssistant Professor of History, Assistant Archivist Contact Office: Vincent 165 Email: [email protected] Education PhD, American History,…

Shawn T. Storer, M.Div.Lecturer & Assistant Academic Director of Theology, Director of the College Curriculum, Director of the Common Good Initiative Areas of Expertise Catholic Social Tradition (especially Common Good and Integral Ecology); Theology, Culture & Agriculture; Theology…

Stephen F. Takach, PhDAssistant Professor of Mathematics and Data Science Areas of Expertise Data Science, Applied Data Science in the Natural Gas Industry and the Legal Domain Education PhD, Experimental Elementary Particle Physics, Yale University M Phil, Physics,…

Linda Thorpe Gordon, MSAProfessor of the Practice, Academic Director of Business Areas of Expertise Small Business Management, Systems Management, Turn-around System Design Education MSA, Institutional Management, University of Notre Dame BA, Psychology, Indiana University Meet Professor Thorpe-Gordon Professor…

Edwige Tia, PhDAssistant Professor of Economics, Academic Director of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Areas of Expertise Land Economics, Economic Policy, International Development Education PhD, Food, Agriculture and Resources Economics, University of Guelph MS, Food, Ag. & Resources Economics…

Doris Van Auken, PhDProfessor of Psychology, Academic Director of Psychology Program, Faculty Fellow for Faculty-Student Engagement Areas of Expertise Experimental Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology Education PhD, Psychology, Saint Louis University MS, Experimental Psychology, Mississippi State University BA,…

Dennis Vandenberg, MSProfessor of the Practice, Mathematics Areas of Expertise Mathematics, Space Systems Operations, Cryptology, Signal Processing, Cross Ambiguity Function Education Education MS, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Indiana University–South Bend BS, Applied Mathematics, Indiana University–South Bend MS,…

Steve Varela, PhDBusiness Department Chair, Associate Professor of Business Areas of Expertise International Strategy, Management, Cultural Intelligence, Study Abroad, Expatriate Life Education PhD, International Business Management, International School of Management, Paris, France MBA, International Management, Arizona State University…

Justin Watson, PhDBrother John Driscoll Distinguished Professor of the Liberal Arts Areas of Expertise Teaching literature that explores the ideals of American experience, identity, and citizenship to incarcerated students. Education PhD, University of Notre Dame MA, Eastern Washington University…

Zhutian Zhang, MSProfessor of the Practice, Chemistry Areas of Expertise General and Organic Chemistry, Environmental and Public Health Analytical Methods, Undergraduate and Community-Based Research, Inquiry-Based and Applied STEM Education Education MS, Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University BS, Chemistry,…