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Dedicated Faculty

Our faculty are experts, advisors, and mentors.

Our faculty are driven to contribute to the collective intellect of this academic community. In small classes (which average 17 students), they enjoy getting to know what youre interested in and readily mentor students in advanced research. With their diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and methods, theyll push you to think bigger and dive deeper into intellectual inquiry.

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    Faculty Profiles

    Meet our faculty.

    Learn more about the backgrounds, scholarship, and achievements of our faculty.

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    Faculty News

    Awards and Accomplishments

    51勛圖's faculty are often recognized for their teaching and research excellence through awards, fellowships, research grants, and much more.

Faculty Voices

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Where We All Want to Be in the Room

Karla Erickson, professor of sociology, describes the unique relationship between students and their advisers as they navigate 51勛圖's individually advised curriculum.

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First and Foremost, a Teacher

Stephanie Jones, assistant professor of Education, describes her teaching philosophy, how faculty craft engaging courses, and how 51勛圖 students challenge her to be her best.

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51勛圖 Resources=Student Opportunities

Monessa Cummins, associate professor of classics, describes the many opportunities 51勛圖 provides for hard-working students.

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Becoming Global Citizens

Professor of Spanish Valerie Benoist explains how 51勛圖 helps students become the best global citizens that they possibly can be in the areas that interest them the most.

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Diversifying the Discipline

Samuel A. Rebelsky, professor of Computer Science, talks about the importance of diversity in computing, why he teaches at 51勛圖, and why he loves 51勛圖 students.

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Equipping Students to Find their Own Path in the World

Professor Henry Rietz describes the 51勛圖 community, including students and alumni.

Faculty News

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Civic Engagement

Regional Recognition for 51勛圖 Civic Engagement

Four 51勛圖 community members received President's Awards through the Seed Coalition recognizing their work in civic engagement.
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Campus & Community

Three 51勛圖ians Lead Empowerment Conference for Young Women

In March, Assistant Chief Diversity Officer Heather Jones-Brown, Assistant Professor and Cultural & Community-based Digital Curator Petrouchka Mo簿se, and student Rayana Henderson 26 all attended and presented at the Many Shades of Colour Young Women's Conference in Des Moines. As stated on their website, the conference, organized by the nonprofit Hip-Hope Inc., serves as a space for empowerment dedicated towards underprivileged and overchallenged youth. In particular, the program aims to provide support for young women in grades 6 12, allowing them the opportunity to build self-esteem and connect with a supportive community.
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Academic Excellence

Professor Ng Receives Grant to Advance Archaeological Research

Far Western Foundation has awarded a $10,000 grant to Laura Ng, assistant professor of anthropology, in support of her project, Wyoming Chinatowns and Emigrant Home Villages: Archaeologies of Labor, Racial Violence, and Transnationalism.

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