Each year, the College of Letters & Science welcomes a new cohort of talented scholars and researchers to our 800-member faculty.
These scholars bring unique insights and perspectives on emerging and established disciplines. This year, 26 new faces join our esteemed faculty.
During the fall semester, we will be profiling and meeting some of our newest liberal arts professors. Check back here throughout the semester to learn more.
- The Letters & Science Office of Advancement
Robert Vargas (Photo by Sarah Morton, College of Letters & Science)
Robert Vargas, Sociology
Posted Sept. 10
Vargas searches for deeper understanding of gang violence
Elizabeth Hennessy (Photo by Sarah Morton, College of Letters & Science)
Elizabeth Hennessy, History
Posted: Sept. 23
Environmental history, as seen through tortoises
Lindsay Palmer (Photo by Sarah Morton, College of Letters & Science)
Lindsay Palmer, Journalism and Mass Communication
Posted: Sept. 30
Palmer studies dangers of war reporting in tech age
Kael Hanson (Photo by Sarah Morton, College of Letters & Science)
Kael Hanson, Physics
Posted: Oct. 7
Hanson returns to IceCube in search of neutrinos
Matthew Brown (Photo by Sarah Morton, College of Letters & Science)
Matthew Brown, African Languages and Literature
Posted: Oct. 14
Nollywood offers unique glimpse into Africa
Farid Masrour (Photo by Sarah Morton, College of Letters & Science)
Farid Masrour, Philosophy
Posted: Oct. 22
Masrour looks into the mind's eye