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College of Arts and Sciences

Meet Our Endowed Chairs

Fr. Ferree Chair of Social Justice

Kelly Johnson, Ph.D.

The Ferree Chair connects Catholic social teaching and the social sciences through the community-building mission of the Fitz Center. Kelly Johnson, Ph.D.. is the first Fr. Ferree Chair.


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Graul Chair in Arts and Languages

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.

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Gudorf Chair in Catholic Intellectual Traditions

Timothy R. Gabrielli, Ph.D

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.

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Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture

VINCENT J. MILLER, PH.D.

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.


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Mann Chair in the Sciences

Umesh Haritashya, PH.D.

The Mann Chair in the Sciences recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions, with an emphasis on scholarship in the sciences.


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Mary Ann Spearin Chair in Catholic Theology

JOSEPH FLIPPER, PH.D.

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.


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Roesch Chair in the Social Sciences

Leslie Picca, PH.D.

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

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Schuellein Chair in Biological Sciences

RYAN MCEWAN, PH.D.

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

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University Professor of Faith and Culture

SANDRA YOCUM, PH.D.

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

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College of Arts and Sciences

O'Reilly Hall
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 0800
937-229-2611

Enriching the Curriculum

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

Mission of the College