Faculty

Micki Abercombie-Donahue: Ed.D., M.A., Montana State University; B.A., The Master’s College; Associate Dean of Graduate Counseling & Leadership and Associate Professor of Education (2021)

Elizabeth Abbey: Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.A., The College of St. Scholastica; B.S., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Health Sciences (2013)

Angeles Allér: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.A.T., Whitworth University; B.A., Eastern Washington University; Associate Professor of Spanish (2004)

Charles T. Andrews: Ph.D., M.A., Loyola University; B.A., Valparaiso University; Professor of English (2008)

Mark J. Baird: Psy.D., M.A., Biola University; B.A., San Diego Christian College; Associate Professor of Psychology (2016)

Philip Baldwin: D.M.A., The Ohio State University; M.Mus., University of Akron; B.Mus., Boston University; Professor of Music (2005)

Matthew Bell: Ph.D., University of Durham, U.K.; M.Div., Pittsburgh Seminary; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., New Mexico State University; Instructor of Computer Science (2018)

Nichole Bogarosh: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.A., Gonzaga University; B.L.S., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Communication Studies (2018)

Gregg M. Brekke: M.A., University of Montana; B.A., Whitworth University; Assistant Professor, English for International Students, World Languages & Cultures (1999)

Kerry Breno: Ph.D., M.S., University of Oregon; B.S., University of Portland; Associate Professor of Chemistry (2004)

Benjamin C. Brody: D.M.A., University of Washington; M.Mus., University of Washington; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor of Music (2003)

Jordan Broussard: Ph.D., M.A., Washington State University; B.S., Abilene Christian University; Assistant Professor of Math & Computer Science (2021)

Goldy Brown, III: Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; M.A., University of California; B.S.E., University of Wisconsin; Associate Professor of Education (2020)

Jennifer Brown: Ph.D., M.A., University of Virginia; B.A., College of William and Mary; Professor of French (2008)

Patricia Bruininks: Ph.D., M.Sc., University of Oregon; B.A., Hope College; Professor of Psychology (2007)

Robert Buckham: Ph.D., M.B.A., Gonzaga University; B.S., University of Idaho; Assistant Professor of Business & Economics (2012)

Nancy A. Bunker: M.A., Eastern Washington University; M.A., University of Denver; B.A., Washington State University; Associate Professor and Coordinator of Reference Services, Library (1997)

Frank Caccavo, Jr.: Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; M.S., University of New Hampshire; B.S., Long Island University, Southhampton; Professor of Biology (2000)

Cynthia M. Caniglia: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.Ed., B.Ed. Gonzaga University; Assistant Professor of Education (2018)

Thomas E. Caraway: Ph.D., University of North Dakota; M.F.A., B.A., Eastern Washington University; Associate Professor of English (2008)

Grant Casady: Ph.D., University of Arizona; M.A., Oregon State University; B.S. Oregon State University; Professor of Biology (2011)

David E. Cherry: Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School; M.A., B.A., San Diego State University; Director, Master in Teaching Program (1995-2020); Professor of Education (1995)

Joshua Chism: Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; MM, University of Missouri; BME, Missouri State University (2022); Assistant Professor of Music (2022)

Elizabeth Choma: DPT, University of Montana; B.S., Whitworth University; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2022) 

Anthony E. Clark: Ph.D., B.A., University of Oregon; Professor of History (2009)

Jessica E. Clements: Ph.D., Purdue University; M.A., Ohio State University; B.A., Capital University; Associate Professor of English (2013)

Lyle Cochran: Ph.D., M.S., Washington State University; B.S., Oregon State University; Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science (1995)

Olivia Cope: Ph.D., Michigan State University; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.S., University of California, Berkley; Assistant Professor of Biology (2021)

Candice L. Correia: M.Acc, J.D., B.B.A., Gonzaga University; Associate Professor of Business & Economics (2013)

Katie Creyts: M.F.A., Illinois State University; P.A., B.F.A., Tyler School of Art, Temple University; Professor of Art (2008)

Eric J. Davis: Ph.D., Washington State University; B.S., University of Portland; Associate Professor of Chemistry (2019)

Sophia Du Val: M.S.L.I.S., Pratt Institute; B.A., Whitworth University; Assistant Professor, Library (2021)

Aaron Dyszelski: M.F.A., University of Kansas; B.F.A. Cardinal Stritch University; Associate Professor of Theatre (2011)

Michael J. Ediger: D.H.Sc., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., University of Oregon; B.S., University of Nevada; Professor of Health Sciences (1999); Associate Dean of Health Sciences (2021); Dean of the School of Health Sciences (2023)

Brent Edstrom: M.Mus., Eastman School of Music; B.M., Washington State University; Professor of Music (2001)

D. Bert Emerson: Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University; M.A., California State University Long Beach; B.A., University of the South; Associate Professor of English (2017)

S. Alisha Epps: Ph.D., Emory University; B.S., University of South Carolina, Columbia; Associate Professor of Psychology (2017)

Smokey Fermin: M.S., California Baptist University; B.A., University of California, Davis; Assistant Professor of Health Sciences (2018)

Dawn Fitzgerald: PT, DPT, M.A., B.S., Marquette University; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)

Benny Fountain: MFA, Tyler School of Art; BFA, Pacific Northwest College of Art; Assistant Professor of Art (2023)

Robert Francis: M.A., Johns Hopkins University; M.A., University of Chicago; B.A., Wheaton College; Assistant Professor of Sociology (2019)

Todd Friends: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.I.M., Thunderbird School of Global Management; B.A., State University of New York College at Courtland; Assistant Professor of Business & Economics (2008)

Martha A. Gady: M.Sc., Texas A & M University; B.S., Seattle Pacific University; Associate Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science (1984)

Horatius C. Gittens: Ph.D., M.A., Loma Linda University; M.B.A., M.A., Andrews University; B.A., University of the Southern Caribbean; Assistant Professor of Education (2016)

Robin Henager Greene: Ph.D., University of Georgia; M.B.A., Brenau University; B.A., Eastern Washington University; Associate Professor of Economics & Finance (2015)

Kevin Grieves: Ph.D., Indiana University; M.A., University of Utah; B.A., University of Montana; Associate Professor of Communication Studies (2015) 

Megan Griffin: Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., B.A., University of Notre Dame; Associate Professor of Education (2018)

Aaron Griffith: Th.D., M.A., Duke Divinity School; B.A., Wheaton College; Assistant Professor of History (2021)

Scott Griffith: M.S., Carnegie Mellon University; B.S., Gonzaga University; Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science (2018)

Daman Hagerott: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.Ed., Eastern Washington University; B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Head Women’s Soccer Coach (1993); Associate Professor of Health Sciences (2011)

Jared Hall: DMA, University of Miami; MM, Indiana University; B.A., Whitworth University; Assistant Professor of Music (2022)

Carrie C. Hawkins: D.P.T., Regis University; M.S., B.S., University of Kentucky; Director of Physical Therapy and Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (2020)

Kevin Helgeson: D.H.Sc., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences; M.S., B.S., University of Montana; Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)

Loriann Helgeson: O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions; M.A., Tufts University; B.S., Moravian College; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2021); Chair of Occupational Therapy (2022)

Karin Heller: Ph.D., University of Paris, Sorbonne; D.D., Pontificia Universita Lateran University, Rome; Dr. theol. habil., Ludwig-Maximilians–University of Munich; Professor of Theology (2003)

Kim Hernandez; M.A., Universidad de Jaen; B.A., Central Missouri State University; Instructor of Spanish (2004)

Megan Hershey; Ph.D., Indiana University; B.A., Ursinus College; Professor of Political Science (2011)

Helen Higgs: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.Ed., University of Utah; B.Ed., University of Oregon; Head Women’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletics Director for Eligibility (1994); Associate Professor of Kinesiology (1994)

Stacy L. Hill: Ed.D., Washington State University; M.I.T., Whitworth University; B.A. Western Washington University; Associate Professor of Education (2015); Director of Degree Completion, Evening Teacher Certification Program (2017); Associate Provost (2022)

Craig Hinnenkamp: Ph.D., M.A., Gonzaga University; B.S., Washington State University; Professor of Business & Economics (2003)

Aaron Hitefield: Ph.D., University of Georgia; B.S., King University; Assistant Professor of Political Science (2022)

Jonathan Hook: D.P.T., University of Colorado; B.S., Whitworth University; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2020)

Michael T. Ingram: Ph.D., M.A., Ohio University; B.A., Carson-Newman College; Associate Provost for Faculty Development & Scholarship (2005); Professor of Communication Studies (1988/2012)

Haley Jacob: Ph.D., University of St. Andrews; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; B.A., Crown College; Associate Professor of Theology (2015)

Ronald B. Jacobson: Ph.D., University of Washington; M.C.S., Regent College; B.S., Central Washington University; Professor of Education (2019); Dean of the School of Education (2019)

Fred Johnson: Ph.D., M.A., Ball State University; B.S.Ed., Taylor University; Professor of English (2008)

Douglas M. Jones: Ph.D., M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.S., San Diego State University; Visiting Assistant Professor of Education (2013); Associate Professor of Education (2014)

Kent L. Jones: Ph.D., M.S., Washington State University; B.S., Walla Walla College; Professor of Computer Science (1995)

Katherine Karr-Cornejo: Ph.D., M.A. University of Virginia; B.A. Washington University in St. Louis; Professor of Spanish (2012)

Dawn L. Keig: D.B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.B.A., Creighton University; B.B.A., Saint Mary's College; Professor of Business (2014)

Doreen Keller: Ed.D., Washington State University; M.I.T., Gonzaga University; B.A., University of Washington; Associate Professor of Education (2015)

Stacy M. Keogh George: Ph.D., M.A., University of New Mexico; B.A., George Fox University; Associate Professor of Sociology (2013)

Brooke Kiener: M.F.A., Goddard College; M.A., New York University; B.A., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Theatre (2006); Associate Provost (2017); Dean of Continuing Studies & Graduate Admissions (2022)

Mark Killian: Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; M.A., B.A., Miami University; Associate Professor of Sociology (2013)

Nathan L. King: Ph.D., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Biola University; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; Professor of Philosophy (2010)

Keith A. Lambert: Ed.D., George Fox University; M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; B.A., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Education (2013)

Tara M. Lambert: M.B.A., B.A., Whitworth University; Visiting Instructor of Business (2013); Assistant Professor of Business  & Economics (2014)

John M. Larkin: Ph.D., M.A., University of Rochester; B.S., Pacific Lutheran University; Associate Professor of Engineering & Physics (2003)

Lisa M. Taylor Laurier: Ed.D., M.Ed., M.A., Northern Arizona University; B.A., University of Redlands (Calif.); Professor of Education (2003)

K. Elise Leal: M.A., Texas State University; B.A., Regent University; Assistant Professor of History (2018)

Joshua Leim: Th.D., Duke University; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; B.S., University of Tennessee; Associate Professor of Theology (2018)

Michelle Li-Kuehne: D.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; M.S., University of Vermont; B.S., Union College; Assistant Professor of Accounting (2018)

Xiaosha Lin: D.M.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Hong Kong Baptist University and Westminster Choir College; B.A., Xinghai Conservatory of Music; Director of Choral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music (2021)

Qian Mao: Ph.D., University of Alabama; Ph.D., Tongji University; M.S., Shanghai Ship and Shipping Research Institute; B.S., Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science (2020)

Kelsey Marcinko: Ph.D., M.S., University of Washington; B.S., Whitworth University; Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science (2020)

Justin F. Martin: Ph.D., B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.Ed., Harvard University; Associate Professor of Psychology (2018)

Scott McQuilkin: Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., B.A., Whitworth University; Professor of Kinesiology (1985); Director of Athletics (1996); Vice President for Institutional Advancement (2010); President (2022)

Philip Measor: Ph.D., B.S., University of California, Santa Cruz; Assistant Professor of Engineering & Physics (2018)

Alan Mikkelson: Ph.D., M.A., Arizona State University; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor of Communication Studies (2005)

Mary Miller: Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Washington State University; Assistant Professor of Sociology

Samantha Miller: Ph.D., Marquette University; M.Div., Duke Divinity School; B.A., Hope College; Assistant Professor of Theology (2020)

Scott Miller: D.M.A., M.Mus., B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Professor of Music (2007)

Jonathan A. Moo: Ph.D., University of Cambridge; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.S., Utah State University; B.A., Lake Forest College; Professor of Theology (2010)

Nathan Moyer: Ph.D., M.S., Washington State University; B.S., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Mathematics  & Computer Science (2007)

Edna G. Ndichu: Ph.D., University of Wyoming; M.B.A., Baylor University; B.S., Africa Nazarene University; Associate Professor of Business (2017)

Ben Necochea: M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University; B.A., Point Loma Nazarene University; Instructor of Art (2020)

Adam Neder: Ph.D., M.Div., Princeton University; B.A., Covenant College; Professor of Theology (2004)

M. Kari Nixon: Ph.D., M.A., Southern Methodist University; B.A., University of St. Thomas; Assistant Professor of English (2017)

Rebecca O'Brien: Ph.D., University of Connecticut; M.Ed., Northwestern State University; B.S., Centenary College; Assistant Professor of Education (2019)

Vange M. Ocasio Hochheimer: Ph.D., M.A., Colorado State University; B.A. Binghamton University; Professor of Business & Economics (2011)

Ernest Ofori: Ph.D., PT, University of Illinois; M.A., Southern Illinois University; B.S., University of Ghana; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)

Deanna Dahlke Ojennus: Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder; B.S., Pacific Lutheran University; Professor of Chemistry (2005)

Paul Ojennus: M.L.I.S., University of Washington; Ph.D., M.A., University of Colorado, Boulder; B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Associate Professor, Library (2014)

Markus Ong: Ph.D., M.S., Stanford University; B.S., Harvey Mudd College; Associate Professor of Engineering & Physics (2010)

Joshue Orozco: Ph.D., Rutgers University; M.A., Biola University; B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; Professor of Philosophy (2009); Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

John Pell: Ph.D., University of Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., B.A., Western Washington University; Professor of English (2012); Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (2022)

Kathryn Picanco: Ed.D., M.Ed., Washington State University; B.A., Santa Clara University; Professor of Education (2008)

Aaron P. Putzke: Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S., DePaul University; B.S., Pepperdine University; Professor of Biology (2014)

Molly Quick: Ph.D., M.Ed., Seattle Pacific University; B.A., Western Washington University; Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Teacher Education (2022)

Jacob Rapp: Ph.D., M.A., University of Kansas; B.A., Wartburg College; Associate Professor of Spanish (2015)

David Robbins: Ph.D., University of Iowa; D.P.T., Regis University; M.P.T., U.S. Army-Baylor University; B.S., California Polytechnic State University; Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)

Melissa D. Rogers: Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; M.A., University of North Carolina; B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; Professor of Psychology (2009); Associate Dean for Instruction and Assessment (2022)

Trisha Russell: Ph.D., University of Michigan; B.S., Western Washington University; Associate Professor of Chemistry (2010)

Erica Salkin: Ph.D., M.A., B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Professor of Communication Studies (2012); Associate Dean for Curriculum and Innovation (2022)

Kamesh Sankaran: Ph.D., M.S., M.A., Princeton University; B.S., Illinois Institute of Technology; Professor of Engineering & Physics (2004)

Michael Sardinia: Ph.D., D.V.M., Washington State University; B.S., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Biology (2003)

Steve Schadt: M.S., West Virginia University; B.A., Whitworth University; Senior Coach of Kinesiology and Head Swim Coach (2003)

Diana R. Schepens: M.S., Montana State University; B.A., Houghton College; Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science (2018)

David Schipf: Ph.D., University of Washington; M.S., University of Idaho; B.S., Montana State University; Assistant Professor of Engineering (2022)

Renee Schoening: Ed.D.; University of Montana; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.S., Montana State University; Assistant Professor and Director of School Counseling & Social Emotional Learning (2022)

Bendi Benson Schrambach: Ph.D., M.A., University of California, Los Angeles; B.A., Pepperdine University; Professor of French (2001)

Toby C. Schwarz: Ph.D., M.Ed., B.A., Washington State University; Professor of Kinesiology and Head Track & Field Coach (1996)

Dominic Severino: D.P.T., Regis University; B.S., Gonzaga University; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)

Nicole Sheets: Ph.D., University of Utah; M.A., Hollins University; B.A. West Virginia University; Associate Professor of English (2011)

Meredith TeGrotenhuis Shimizu: Ph.D., M.A., Northwestern University; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor of Art (2008)

W. Matthew Silvers: Ph.D., M.S., University of Idaho; B.S., Washington State University; Professor of Health Sciences (2010)

Flint L. Simonsen: Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.S., Northeastern University, B.S., Eastern Washington University; Associate Professor of Education (2012)

Corliss K. Slack: D.Phil., Balliol College, Oxford University; M.A., University of South Carolina; B.A., Trinity College; Professor of History (1989)

David Sloan: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.B.A., Eastern Washington University; B.A., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Business & Economics (2016)

Tamra Stambaugh: Ph.D., College of William and Mary; M.Ed., Ohio University; B.A., Mt. Vernon Nazarene University; Margo Long Endowed Chair in Gifted Education and Associate Professor of Education (2022)

Karen A. Stevens: Ph.D., M.A., Rice University; B.S., Marquette University; Professor of Chemistry (1995)

Richard E. Stevens: Ph.D., Rice University; B.S., California State University, Fullerton; Professor of Engineering & Physics (1998)

Richard Strauch: D.M.A., Yale University School of Music; B.Mus., Wheaton College Conservatory; Professor of Music (1997)

Julia K. Stronks: Ph.D., University of Maryland; J.D., University of Iowa College of Law; B.A., Dordt College; Professor of Political Science (1994)

Zach Sun: Ph.D., M.B.A., Washington State University; M.S., B.S., Wuhan University of Science and Technology; Assistant Professor of Business & Economics (2019)

Gregor Thuswaldner: Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.A., University of Vienna; B.A., University of Salzburg; Professor of World Languages & Cultures (2020); Provost & Executive Vice President (2020)

Anne Trefry: M.S., B.S., Colorado State University; Instructor of Mathematics & Computer Science (2004)

Vicky Tsang: Ph.D., Deakin University; M.S., New York University; B.S., The Hong Kong Polytechnic; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2022)

Craig B. Tsuchida: Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., B.S., University of California, Los Angeles; Associate Professor of Biology (1996)

Peter A. Tucker: Ph.D., OGI School of Science and Technology at Oregon Health and Science University; B.S., Whitworth University; Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science (2003)

Deborah L. Tully: Ed.D., Washington State University; M.Ed., University of San Diego; A.C., Portland State University; Director of Degree Completion and Elementary Teacher Certification Program (1997); Associate Dean for Teacher Education and School Partnership (2011); Associate Professor of Education (2018)

Justin Ulbright: M.S., Eastern Washington University; B.S., Washington State University; Instructor of Health Sciences (2018)

Ingrid Van Duyne: OT, DHSc, A.T. Still University; M.A., Texas Tech University; B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (2021)

Paul Werhane: D.P.T., M.A., Eastern Washington University; B.A., Whitworth University; Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)

Kirk R. Westre: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.S., University of Oregon; B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Professor of Kinesiology and Assistant Football Coach (1995)

Kraig A. Wheeler: Ph.D., Brandeis University; B.A., University of Minnesota; Hugh W. Johnston Endowed Professor of Chemistry (2017)

Shane Wibel: M.P.H., Oregon State University; B.S., Western Oregon University; Associate Professor of Health Sciences (2013)

Noelle S. Wiersma: Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor of Psychology (2000); Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (2012-21)

Timothy J. Wilkinson: Ph.D., University of Utah; M.P.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; B.A., University of Wyoming; M.A., University of Balamand; M.A., Whitworth University; Professor and Charles L. Boppell Dean of the School of Business & Economics (2012)

Jason Wollschleger: Ph.D., University of Washington; M.A., University of Washington; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan College; B.A., Charleston Southern University; Professor of Sociology (2011)

Cynthia J. Wright: Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.Ed., Texas State University; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor of Health Sciences and Director, Athletic Training Education Program (2012)

Keith Wyma: Ph.D., M.A., University of Notre Dame; B.A., Calvin College; Professor of Philosophy (1998)

Jeremy Wynne: Ph.D., University of Aberdeen (Scotland); Th.M., M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Theology and Director of Master of Arts in Theology (2015)

Joy York: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.S., Eastern Washington University; B.L.S., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Communication Studies (2014)

Visiting Faculty

Nicole Bouchard: Ph.D., Baylor University; B.S., Northwest Nazarene University; Visiting Assistant Professor of English (2022)

C. Richard George: M.B.A., University of Washington; B.A., Washington State University; Visiting Instructor of Business & Economics (2011)

Sharon Naccarato: M.A., Whitworth University; B.A., Eastern Washington University; Visiting Instructor of Education (2008)

Kevin C. Parker: M.B.A., George Fox University; B.A., Whitworth University; Visiting Instructor of Business & Economics (2016)

Emeriti

Forrest E. Baird: Ph.D., M.A., Claremont Graduate School and University Center; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.A., Westmont College; Professor Emeritus of Philosophy (1978-2021)

Keith E. Beebe: Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, Scotland; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.A., The College of Idaho; Professor Emeritus of Theology (2001-2023)

E. Victor Bobb: Ph.D., D.A., M.A., University of Oregon; B.A., Washington State University; Professor Emeritus of English (1986-2017)

F. Dale Bruner: Ph.D., University of Hamburg (Germany); M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Occidental College; Professor Emeritus of Religion (1975-1997)

John S. (Jack) Burns: Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Washington State University; Professor Emeritus of Leadership Studies (1997-2018)

Elizabeth H. Buxton: M.A., University of Virginia, Assistant Professor Emerita of German (1994-2011)

Hans E. Bynagle: Ph.D., Columbia University; M.L.S., Kent State University; B.A., Calvin College; Professor Emeritus, Director of Library (1983-2013)

Donald F. Calbreath: Ph.D., M.S., Ohio State University; B.S., North Texas State University; Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1984-2006)

Lee Anne Chaney: Ph.D., University of New Hampshire; M.A., University of Arkansas; B.S., Beloit College; Associate Professor Emerita of Biology (1980-2021)

Robert A. Clark: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.S., University of Oregon; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor Emeritus of Sociology (1970-73, 1987-2014)

Virgil A. Dedas: Ph.D., University of Kentucky; M.A., University of North Carolina; B.A., Wofford College; Professor Emeritus, Library (1979-2010)

James R. Edwards: Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor Emeritus of Theology (1997-2015)

Barbara E. Filo: M.A., Eastern Washington University; M.A.T., Whitworth University; B.S., Arkansas Technical University; Associate Professor Emerita of Art (1985-2007)

Warren D. Friedrichs: Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.S., Eastern Michigan University; B.S., Concordia Teachers College; Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology; Head Coach, Men's Golf (1985-2017)

Marc A. Hafso: D.M.A., Michigan State University; M.M., University of Arizona; B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Professor Emeritus of Music and Director of Choral & Vocal Activities (2003-2021)

Deborah J. Hansen: D.M.A., Arizona State University; M.A., California State University, Fullerton; B.A., Occidental College; Associate Professor Emerita of Music (1996-2021)

David L. Hicks: Ph.D., M.S., University of Georgia; B.A., Cascade College; Professor Emeritus of Biology (1967-95)

Carol A. Hollar: M.Ed., Gonzaga University; B.S., Whitworth University; Associate Professor Emerita of Education (1986-2013)

M. Richard Hornor: Ph.D., Gonzaga University, M.A., Washington State University, B.A., Whitworth University, Professor Emeritus of Theatre (1985-2011)

Linda Lawrence Hunt: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.A.T., Whitworth University; B.A., University of Washington; Associate Professor Emerita of English (1981-2002)

James B. Hunt: Ph.D., M.A., B.A., University of Washington; Professor Emeritus of History (1973-2010)

Gordon S. Jackson: Ph.D., Indiana University; M.A., Wheaton College; B.A., University of Cape Town, S.A.; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (1998-2005); Professor Emerita of Communication Studies (1983-2015)

Daniel C. Keberle: D.M.A., Arizona State University; M.Mus., B.Mus., Indiana University; Professor Emeritus of Music, Director of Whitworth Jazz Ensemble (1988-2022)

Lois M. Kieffaber: Ph.D., University of New Mexico; M.S., Columbia University; B.A., Manchester College; Professor Emerita of Physics (1984-2003)

Laurie J. Lamon: Ph.D., University of Utah; M.F.A., University of Montana; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor Emeritus of English (1991-2022)

Margie Ness LaShaw: D.B.A., Anderson University; C.P.A., M.A., Washington State University; B.S., University of Idaho; Associate Professor Emerita of Accounting (1988-2017)

Kathryn Lee: Ph.D., M.A., The Johns Hopkins University; B.A. Wake Forest University; Professor Emeritus of Political Science (2011-2022)

Jann H Leppien: Ph.D., M.A., University of Connecticut; B.S., Montana State University; Professor Emerita of Education (2013-2021)

Donald H. Liebert: Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; M. Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.A., Wheaton College; Professor Emeritus of Sociology (1973-2002)

Margo S. Long: M.A.T., B.A., Whitworth University; Associate Professor Emerita of Education (1978-2011)

Diane Dempsey Marr: Ph.D., M.A., University of Idaho; B.A. San Jose State University; Professor Emerita of Education (1996-2007)

Terence P. McGonigal: Ph.D., M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.A., University of California, San Diego; Associate Professor of Theology, Dean Emeritus of the Chapel/Campus Pastor (1994); Dean Emeritus of Spiritual Life (2008); Director of Church Engagement (2014)

Charles W. McKinney: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.S., Southern Oregon State College; B.S., Oregon State University; Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics & Business (1985-1999)

James B. McPherson: Ph.D., M.A., Washington State University; B.A., Idaho State University; Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies (2001-2017)

Randall B. Michaelis: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.Ed., Eastern Washington University; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor Emeritus of Education (1985) Associate Provost of Instruction (2011); Interim Dean of the School of Education (2016); Dean Emeritus, School of Continuing Studies and Graduate Admissions (2018) (1985-2022)

Arlin C. Migliazzo: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.A., Northern Arizona University; B.A., Biola University; Professor Emeritus of History (1983-2017)

Roger L. Mohrlang: D.Phil., University of Oxford; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.S., Carnegie Institute of Technology; Professor Emeritus of Theology (1978-2016)

Sharon H. Mowry: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.A., Fresno Pacific College; B.S., Portland State University; Associate Professor Emerita of Education (2001-2010)

Leonard A. Oakland: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.A., University of California, Berkeley; B.A., Westmont College; Professor Emeritus of English (1966-2022)

Donna Pierce: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.S., Eastern Washington University; M.A.T., Gonzaga University; B.A., University of Illinois Urbana; Professor Emerita of Mathematics  & Computer Science (2001-17)

Finn R. Pond: Ph.D., M.S., Oregon State University; B.S., Biola University; Professor Emeritus of Biology (1989-2017)

Ron L. Prosser: Ed.D., University of Arizona; M.Ed., B.A., Whitworth University; Associate Professor of Education (2000-16)

Ronald K. Pyle: Ph.D., M.A., University of Washington; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.A., Washington State University; Professor Emeritus of Communication Studies (1988-2021)

Tammy R. Reid: Ph.D., Washington State University; M.A., Eastern Washington University; B.A., Whitworth University; Associate Professor Emerita of English and Education (1971-2010)

Tami H. Robinson: M.L.S., San Jose State University; M.S., California Polytechnic State University; B.S., University of California, Davis; Associate Professor Emerita, Library (2000-17)

William P. Robinson: Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Wheaton College; B.A., University of Northern Iowa; President Emeritus (1993-2010)

Barbara Sanders: Ed.D., Washington State University; M.I.T., Whitworth College; B.S., Montana State University; Associate Provost for Instruction (2005); Interim Provost (2012); Interim Dean of the School of Education (2013); Dean of the School of Education (2014); Professor Emerita of Education (1997-2017)

Daniel C. Sanford: Ph.D., University of Denver; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor Emeritus of Political Studies (1970-2000)

Richard E. Schatz: Ph.D., M.A., University of Hawaii, B.A., University of Washington, Professor Emeritus of Economics (1989-2011)

Judith A. Schoepflin: D.M.A., North Texas State University; M.Mus., B.Mus., University of Idaho; Professor Emerita of Music (1988-2023)

Lindy Scott: Ph.D., Northwestern University; M.Div., M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; B.A., Ohio University; Director, Costa Rica Center (2010); Professor Emeritus of Spanish (2007-20)

Caroline J. Simon: Ph.D., M.A., University of Washington; B.S., University of Oregon; Professor of Philosophy (2013); Provost Emerita (2013-2020)

Gerald L. Sittser, Jr.: Ph.D., University of Chicago; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; B.A., Hope College; Professor Emeritus of Theology (1989-2020)

Carol J. Smucker: Ph.D., University of Michigan, M.A., Middlebury College, France, B.A., Goshen College, Associate Professor Emerita of French (1997-2008)

Dale E. Soden: Ph.D., M.A., University of Washington; B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; Professor Emeritus of History (2010-2021)

Dennis W. Sterner: Ed.D., University of Montana; M.Ed., B.S., Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Professor Emeritus of Education and Dean Emeritus of the School of Education (1988-2015)

Kathleen Harrell Storm: Ph.D., M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; M.S., Indiana University; B.A., Wheaton College; Professor Emerita of Psychology (1982-2021)

Douglas I. Sugano: Ph.D., M.A., University of California, Los Angeles; B.A., University of California, Berkeley; Professor Emeritus of English (1988-2018)

Raja S. Tanas: Ph.D., Michigan State University; M.A., B.A., American University of Beirut; Professor Emeritus of Sociology (1983-2017)

Ann Teberg: Ed.D., Washington State University; M.Ed., Whitworth College; B.A., Washington State University; Associate Professor Emerita of Education and Director of Student Teaching (2002-2017)

Diana Trotter: Ph.D., M.A., University of California, Berkeley; A.B., Cornell University; Professor Emerita of Theatre (1994-2017)

Gordon Watanabe: Ed.D., Washington State University; M.Ed., B.A., Whitworth University; Professor Emeritus of Education (1992-2007)

George E. Weber: Ph.D., Gonzaga University; M.B.A., Harvard University; B.A., Whitworth University; Professor Emeritus of Economics & Business (1965-1999)

Anne H. Wilcox: M.A.T., B.A., Seattle Pacific University; Assistant Professor Emerita of Education (2011-2023)

Roberta Wilburn: Ed.D., M.A., George Washington University; B.A., Mount Holyoke College; Associate Dean and Professor Emerita of Education and Director of Graduate Studies in Education (2007-2021)

Betty Fry Williams: Ph.D., University of Kansas; M.A., B.A., Western Michigan University; Professor Emerita of Education (1998-2014)

Gordon R. Wilson: M.F.A., Fort Wright College; B.S., Portland State University; Professor Emeritus of Art (1979-2022)

John C. Yoder: Ph.D., Northwestern University; M.Div., Mennonite Biblical Seminary; B.A., Goshen College; Professor Emeritus of Political Science (1980-2014)

Michael E. Young: M.A., B.A., University of Washington; Associate Professor Emeritus of Music (1976-2001)

Steven C. Zemke: Ph.D., University of Idaho; M.S., Northwestern University; B.S., University of Washington; Professor Emeritus of Engineering & Physics (2016-2022)