Honoring a Legacy: Benedictine University’s Faculty Emeritus
Benedictine University cherishes the legacy of its esteemed faculty members who, after years of dedicated service, have entered the esteemed rank of Faculty Emeritus. These individuals have built the very foundation of our academic excellence, shaping countless minds and fostering a love for learning within our walls. The following list honors these remarkable scholars, recognizing their enduring contributions to our university and community. Each entry offers a glimpse into their expertise, achievements, and the lasting impact they’ve had on Benedictine University. Let us celebrate their wisdom, dedication, and the indelible mark they’ve left on generations of students.
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James Baker, PhDEducation
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Philip Bean, PhDHistory
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Luz Maria Berd, PhDLanguages
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Joseph C. Bowe, PhDPhysics
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Mary BrookeEducation
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Duane J. Buss, PhDPhysics
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John Byrne, PhDLiterature and Communication Arts
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Thomas Byrnes, PhDReligious Studies
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Marvin Camburn, PhDBusiness and Finance
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Rose A. Carney, PhDPhysics and Mathematics
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Fr. Christian W. Ceplecha, OSBHistory
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David Champlin, PhDLanguages
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Sandra Chmelir, PhDPsychology
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Eileen Clark, MSComputer Science
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Rosemary Coleman, PhDLiterature and Communication Arts
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James Crissman, PhDSociology
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Lawrence Dapper, PhDLanguages
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Patricia Fauser, PhDPhilosophy
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Edward Ferroni, PhDChemistry and Biochemistry
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Patrick Flynn, PhDPhilosophy (Awarded Posthumously)
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Charles Gahala, CCE, CICP, MBA, EdDUndergraduate Business
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Sandra Gill, PhDMBA (Leadership and Organizational Behavior)
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Alan Gorr, PhDPublic Health
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Florence Grebner, PhDEducation
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James J. Hazdra, PhDChemistry
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Peter K. Healey, PhDExercise Physiology
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James Jana, PhDSociology
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Nona Jones, PhDUndergraduate Business
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Fr. Edmund Jurica, OSBBiology
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Fr. Hilary Jurica, OSBBiology
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Chester KagelEducation
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Lawrence Kamin, PhDBiological Sciences
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Phyllis M. Kittel, PhDMathematics
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John Kloos, PhDReligious Studies
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Fr. Basil Kolar, OSBClassics
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Eileen Kolich, EdDTeacher Education Preparation
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Christopher Kornaros, PhDPolitical Science
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Soyon Lee, PhDInternational Business and Economics
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Jonathan Lewis, PhDPsychology and Sociology
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Rosalie LoedingMusic
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Jefferey Madura, PhDUndergraduate Business
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Alfred Martin, PhDBiological Sciences
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James M. Meehan, PhDMathematics
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Ralph Meeker, PhDComputer Science
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John Mickus, PhDBiological Sciences
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Daniel Nohl, PhDComputer Science
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Kenneth Nordin, PhDCommunication Arts
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Jeanne Norris, PhDExercise Physiology
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Fr. John Palmer, CSVMusic
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John Phillips, PhDSocial and Behavioral Sciences (Springfield)
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Ethel Ragland, EdD, MN, RNNursing and Health
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David J. Rausch, PhDChemistry
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Charlotte Ross, EdDEducation
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Margarete Roth, PhDInternational Business and Economics
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William Scarlato, MFAFine Arts
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Joel Setzen, PhDPolitical Science
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Rev. Richard Shonka, OSBComputer Science
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Rev. William Shonka, OSBPhysics
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Alexey Skukin, PhDClinical Psychology (MCP)
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Alice Sima, MSN, MBA, RNPre-Professional Health
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John SimsCounseling Psychology
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David Sonnenberger, PhDChemistry
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Peter Sorensen, Jr., PhDManagement/Organizational Behavior
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John J. Spokas, PhDPhysics
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Edith Stark, PhDLanguages
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David StrikerRegistrar
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Fr. Theodore D. Suchy, OSBCurator – Jurica-Suchy Nature Museum
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Jon Colby Swanson, PhDPublic Health
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John "Jack" Thornburg, PhDPsychology and Sociology
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Fr. Philip Timko, OSBReligious Studies
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Fr. Cyprian Tomecko, OSBChemistry
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Bernard Toussaint, PhDPhilosophy
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Rev. Paul Tsi, OSBMathematics
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Fr. David Turner, OSBEducation
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Gloria Tysl, PhDHistory
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Fr. Leo C. Vancura, OSBArt History and Literature
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Wayne Wesolowski, PhDChemistry
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E. Michael Winkler, PhDChemistry and Biochemistry