软妹社

In our quest to educate and form persons for others, 软妹社鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences has gathered a world-class faculty of teacher-scholars who are dedicated to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Each is devoted to outstanding teaching, cutting-edge research and scholarship, inspired artistic expression and faithful service to 软妹社's campus and community.

Embracing the great and wondrous diversity that makes up the human race and the unique gifts and talents of every individual, this collection of curious seekers and learners works together to unpack the mysteries and answer the endless array of questions posed by the physical, social and spiritual worlds we each inhabit.

We always do this with an eye toward justice, peace, beauty and the common good of the whole human family and the created world we share.

You can find more information on our faculty members on the pages devoted to their disciplines.

Explore Our Academic Areas

Faculty in the News

• Karla Scott, Ph.D. (Communication) was quoted in the , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and about the 10-year anniversary of Michael Brown鈥檚 death and how it changed race relations in America. 
• Melissa Ochoa, Ph.D. (Women and Gender Studies) wrote an op-ed in the about why people should stop saying 鈥淟atinx鈥� if they want to be more inclusive. 
• 软妹社 was mentioned in the on World Elephant Day for elephant research by Stephen Blake, Ph.D. (Biology).
• Ness Sandoval, Ph.D. (Sociology) was quoted in about a 鈥渟ilver tsunami鈥� or a wave of retirements on the horizon that will significantly affect rural America. 
• 鈥奒eli Jackson (Communication) was interviewed by about the Kamala Harris campaign鈥檚 use of social media and how it鈥檚 resonating with Gen Z. 
• Jason Eberl, Ph.D. (Albert Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics) was interviewed by about transhumanism, Catholic ethics, and more. 
• Ruth Scach, Ph.D. (Psychology) was featured in about seasonal affective disorder and how it can still affect people in the summer. 
• Ken Warren, Ph.D. (Political Science) was featured in , giving insights into Missouri鈥檚 key races ahead of the primary election.
• Kasey Fowler-Finn, Ph.D. (Biology) was interviewed by the about cicadas and their chorus of communication. 
• Diana Carlin, Ph.D. (Communication Emerita) wrote an op-ed in the and about the presidential debate. 

Faculty Honors

• Fabien Montcher, Ph.D., assistant professor of history at 软妹社, has been named a fellow at The Newberry Library in Chicago for 2023-24. The Newberry typically awards 10 long-term fellowships each year.