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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. 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. 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…
Read Brian Lee'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…
Read Kathy Jones'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…
Read Christa Bell'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…
Read Robert Markstrom'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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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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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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Dr. Michael T. Smith is a Professor and serves as the Head of the Department of History. He earned his PhD in American History from Pennsylvania State University in 2005. Courses taught:
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Dr. Philippe Girard earned his BA in Political Sciences from the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris (‘Sciences Po’) and his MA and Ph.D. in History from Ohio University. A native of the French Caribbean, he specializes in the history of the Haitian Revolution. His most recent books are “A Day in Colonial Haiti” (2024) and…
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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
Read Johannes Bulhof's Full BioDr. Jarrette K. Allen earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (BA â French), and graduate degrees from Louisiana State University (MA â French Studies) and Tulane University (MA, PhD â Linguistic Anthropology). He has taught at almost every educational level, in the US, France, and the Philippines. On the university level, he teaches…
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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…
Read Matthew A. Butkus's Full BioMs. Corliss M. Badeaux holds a Bachelor and Master of Arts in English and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Her research and writing interests include music ethnography and the history of independent recording studios. In addition to teaching, she serves as the Director of the Write to Excellence Center. Students seeking to…
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Dr. Alex Bakke earned his PhD in Spanish Linguistics from the University at Buffalo in 2024. His main research interests are Discourse Markers, Romance Language Pedagogy, and Language Variation. Courses Taught:
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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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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…
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Dr. Rita Costello earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and English from Bowling Green State University, her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and English from Wichita State University, and her PhD in English from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Her research interests are broad from composition pedagogy to popular…
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