2024 New Faculty Profiles
Air Force ROTC
Col. Joseph (Joe) Augustine Professor of Air and Space Studies and Commander, Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
SFC Derrick Rice Military Science Instructor, Army ROTC
"Education is paramount to making good people better and improving life for all mankind. I am motivated and excited to be a part of other people's betterment."
Psychological Sciences
Mercedes Oliva, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences
"Mercedes Oliva is currently investigating how components of executive function may relate to mental fixation and creative thinking."
School of Business
Beth DuFault, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing, Pamplin School of Business
"I am excited to educate and guide students as they become honorable, ethical, socially responsible leaders who will create positive differences in our world."
Jun Yang Tan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Accounting, Pamplin School of Business
"Jun Yang Tan was drawn to UP by the opportunity to collaborate with undergraduate students on research projects."
School of Education
Kenneth Struckmeier, M.S. Director of Student Placements and Instructor, School of Education
"As an undergraduate, UP prepared me for a successful career as a teacher and educational leader, and it is my honor and privilege to return and support aspiring educators."
School of Nursing and Health Innovations
Consuelo (Coco) Grant, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"UP’s commitments to faith and formation, service and leadership, are what brings Coco Grant to the Bluff."
Maria Wilcoxson, M.S.N. Instructor, School of Nursing & Health Innovations
"I am excited to teach nursing to the next generation of nurses, helping them find their passion and role in the field. I am honored to share my nursing experiences and love for helping others."
