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Dr. Michael Crawford earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona in European History with a focus on the period of the Renaissance and Reformation and an emphasis on Spanish history during this time period. He previously earned a BA in International Studies from the University of Washington. His book The Fight for Status and Privilege…
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Dr. Matthew A. Butkus earned undergraduate degrees from Georgetown University (BSLA – German/Philosophy) and the University of Pittsburgh (Psychology), graduate degrees from Duquesne University (MA – Philosophy; PhD – Health Care Ethics), and is a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C) through the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. He teaches for both the College of…
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Dr. Jessica DeJohn Bergen earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southeastern Louisiana University and later completed a second Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a minor in African American History at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She went on to earn a Masterâs degree in History from the same institution…
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Dr. Johannes âHannoâ Bulhof earned his BA in Philosophy from the University of Texas and his PhD in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania. He specializes in logic, ethics, the history of philosophy, political philosophy, and modal metaphysics. Courses Taught
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Dr. Brian E. Lee earned a B.A. from Rowan University, a master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He teaches courses on modern United States History and conducts research on the Kennedy Administration and civil rights. His current book project, A Matter of National Concern: The…
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Dr. Tuminello is an assistant professor of philosophy at McNeese State University and a certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C) through the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. His research interests include the philosophies of food, medicine, animals, and the environment through the lenses of hermeneutics, pragmatism, and Jainism. Courses Taught
Read Joseph Tuminello III's Full BioMs. Kathy Jones graduated with a B.A. in History from Hendrix College in Conway, Arkansas. She subsequently earned an M.A. in Public History from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, concentrating in museum studies. She has previously worked at various public history institutions including the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock, the Central Arkansas…
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While studying mathematics and computer science at California State University at Chico, Todd Furman got bit by the philosophy bug. Todd changed his course of study and graduated from Chico State with a B.A. in philosophy. At Chico, Todd focused his studies on (French) existentialism, epistemology, and David Hume. Todd received his Ph.D. in philosophy…
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Dr. Gregory Clark earned his Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Administration and his Master of Science in Sociology from Western Illinois University, and his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. He is a lifetime member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He research interests include assessing public attitudes toward crime…
Read Gregory Clark's Full BioMs. Christa Bell has been an instructor at McNeese since August of 2013. Originally from Alabama, she earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi. She worked in print journalism and public relations before earning a master’s degree in communication and organizational leadership from Gonzaga University. Christa is the faculty adviser…
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Dr. Stan Weeber earned sociology degrees from Simpson College (B.A.), Mississippi State University (M.A.) and the University of North Texas (Ph.D). His sociological interests include collective behavior, social movements, and political and historical sociology. His work has been presented at annual meetings of the American Sociological Association, the American Society of Criminology, the Society for…
Read Stan Weeber's Full BioRobert L. Markstrom graduated with a Bachelorâs degree in Speech from the University of North Dakota in 1992. His passion for Speech and Debate activities led to a Masterâs Degree in Speech Communication with an emphasis in Directing Forensics from North Dakota State University. In 1997, Robert became the Director of Forensics and has held…
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Dr. Ilya A. Okhotnikov earned his Doctor of Ministry in Family Ministry and Counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Philosophy in Family Sciences from the University of Kentucky. He has been a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) through the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) since 2018. Dr. Okhotnikov serves as the…
Read Ilya A. Okhotnikov's Full BioMorgan LeBleu is the Assistant Director of Forensics as well as an instructor in the Department of Mass Communication. She earned her bachelorâs degree in Business Management and Masterâs of Business Administration from McNeese before earning a Masterâs degree in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. Courses Taught:
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Dr. Muhammad M. Haque received his BA (1975) and MA (1976) in Sociology from the University of Dhaka. He received his PhD in Sociology from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1992, specializing in Demography, Organization and Development. Prior to joining McNeese, he taught at several universities since 1982, including the…
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Tryfon Boukouvidis is an instructor of mass communication and the director of the University’s speech and debate team, also known as McNeese Forensics and McNeese Debate Council. Tryfon mainly teaches media writing courses. He has also taught introduction to communication strategies, intercultural communication, media history, and public speaking. Tryfon is a Ph.D. candidate at LSU…
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Dr. Carol Campbell earned her Master of Science in Sociology from Valdosta State College, her Master of Social Work, Master of Criminal Justice, and PhD in Sociology from Louisiana State University. Her dissertation focused on the effects of demographic variables and gender-role identity on attitudes about premarital sexual permissiveness. Her research interests include gender roles,…
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Kameron Lunon teaches courses in Video Production, Public Speaking, and Writing. Originally from Arkansas, he received both his Bachelorâs Degree in Writing and Masterâs Degree in Digital Film from the University of Central Arkansas. Kameron is a professor by day and an all-around creative by night. He’s produced Audiobooks and hosts a horror movie review podcast. Heâs written and placed in…
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David Kay taught night and summer school speech classes at McNeese for 17 years (while also working as an area high school debate coach) before becoming a full-time faculty member in 2007. During his high school teaching career, Kay was named Louisiana Speech Teacher of the Year, Calcasieu Parish High School Teacher of the Year,…
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