Aces of UE Faculty
Neuroscience
Lora Becker, PhD
“Students in our program are assured to get the hands-on experiences to give them an advantage.
Professor of Theatre History and Criticism
Diane Brewer
The students are so incredibly dynamic and talented. The discussions we have in class are really eye-opening for me, and there's an energy in the room that is really rewarding.
Department Chair/Managing Director of Theatre
Sharla Cowden
It is a curiosity and generosity that I think can be a hallmark of UE artists. They understand the collaborative nature of theatre, and that's the kind of theatre they want to produce in the future.
Associate Professor of American Politics
Robert Dion
I've always wanted to be a teacher, because it gives me a chance to reach people and set them on a path to have a meaningful life.
Assistant Professor of Logistics and Chain Supply Management
Faith Fox
I love getting to see the students' eyes light up when they figure something out, know how it works, and can walk me through the process.
Professor of Biology
Cris Hochwender, PhD
We teach students about the entire research process from funding to publication.
Director of the Institute for Public Health, Associate Professor
Su Jin Jeong
It's a great way to get the kind of knowledge that you need to be a well-rounded public health professional once you graduate.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Education
Alison Jones
Most teachers come into teaching, because we want to connect with people. At UE, I have an amazing opportunity to connect with these amazing young people who are going to be tremendous teachers.
Associate Professor of Cognitive Science
Derek Jones
It's a really fun area to work in, specifically because there are so many open problems that have yet to be conclusively determined.
Manager of Transfer Admission
Cherie Leonhardt
I want parents to know that their students are going to be well cared for here. Know that we’re also parents here too, and we’re looking out for their children.
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Jessie Lofton
What I love most about teaching is seeing that spark whenever a student really gets it. You can see their joy of understanding that topic, and knowing that I had a little part in that brings me joy too.
Department Chair, Associate Professor of Art
Todd Matteson
Whether I'm working with students one-on-one or five-on-one, I feel as though my job as a professor and as a mentor is to be there with them every step of the way.
Assistant Professor Biology
Julie Merkle
I love working with students. They have so much energy, and they come up with questions that are really creative and drive our classroom discussion and lab activities.
Professor and Chair of Chemistry
Kristy Miller
...And while faculty are there to help them, they are the ones that are actually operating instrumentation, which often will set them apart from their peers from other institutions.
Assistant Professor of Management
Yolanda Obaze
I feel like teaching is learning, so the more I learn, the more I’m able to communicate what I’ve learned to my students or to my colleagues. That is what I love most about teaching.
Assistant Professor of English Literature
Sara Petrosillo
I'm the kind of teacher who wants to make a personal connection with every single student in the classroom.
Professor Emeritus of Health Services Administration
Bill Stroube
With this degree, you're getting a set of skills to prepare you to graduate and find out what you really enjoy doing, and what you will thrive in.
Department Chair, Master of Athletic Training Program Director, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
Jeff Tilly
A very small, Division I school education with immersive clinical science is what we do very well at the University of Evansville.
