Endowed Chairs

Our endowed chairs and professorships are filled for specific terms by faculty who are recognized for their teaching and research excellence. These positions support the undergraduate experience as well as graduate programs, in addition to the research mission of the College.


Alumni Chair in Humanities link-arrow link-arrow

Samuel Dorf

The Alumni Chair in Humanities provides leadership for the humanities curriculum and the broader intellectual life of the community.

Dinovo-Deak Chair for Plant and Food Security link-arrow link-arrow

In response to global population growth and climate change that threaten food security, the Dinovo-Deak Chair for Plant and Food Security advances critical research in crop science.

Fr. Ferree Chair of Social Justice link-arrow link-arrow

Kelly Johnson

The Ferree Chair connects Catholic social teaching and social justice through the community-building mission of the Fitz Center. Associate professor of religious studies Kelly Johnson became the first holder of the Father William J. Ferree Chair of Social Justice in July 2019.

Graul Chair in Arts and Languages link-arrow link-arrow

Suki Kwon

The Graul Chair in the Arts and Languages is designed to promote interdisciplinary approaches to the arts and languages with a particular focus on international perspectives. These disciplines engage people in questions about difference as well as enable them to celebrate and embrace those differences.

Gudorf Chair in Catholic Intellectual Traditions link-arrow link-arrow

Timothy R. Gabrielli

The Gudorf Chair in Catholic Intellectual Traditions serves the University, College and academy through the scholarly retrieval, interpretation and presentation of Catholic doctrinal and theological traditions.

Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture link-arrow link-arrow

Vincent J. Miller

The Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture plays a central role in the advancement of the doctoral program in theology offered by the Department of Religious Studies.

Mary Ann Spearin Chair in Catholic Theology link-arrow link-arrow

Joseph Flipper

The Mary Ann Spearin Chair in Catholic Theology recognizes a distinguished scholar who has made significant contributions to theological explorations related to U.S. Catholicism.

Mann Chair in the Sciences link-arrow link-arrow

Amit Singh

The Brother Leonard A. Mann, S.M. Chair in the Sciences recognizes outstanding accomplishments in and contributions to scholarship in the sciences.

Roesch Chair in the Social Sciences link-arrow link-arrow

Jamie Small

The Roesch chair encourages innovative and interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship in the social sciences.

Schuellein Chair in Biological Sciences link-arrow link-arrow

Madhuri Kango-Singh

The Schuellein chair recognizes outstanding contributions of a faculty member in the department of biology, with emphasis on excellence in mentoring students through research.

University Professor of Faith and Culture link-arrow link-arrow

Sandra Yocum

The University Professor of Faith and Culture strives to deepen the academic and intellectual discourse on campus concerning Catholic culture and intellectual traditions.