Faculty (F-L)

Faculty 2025-2026

Date in parentheses shows first year of full-time service to Belmont. 

Kristen Faile, Assistant Professor of Management (2022)
Ph.D., University of Texas San Antonio; M.P.A., California St University Long Beach., B.A., University California Irvine

Deborah Farringer, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Law, and Director of Health Law Studies (2013)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., University of San Diego

Christopher Fashun, Assistant Professor of Music (2024)
D.M.A., University of Iowa; M.M., University of Wisconsin; B.M., St. Olaf College

Gregory K. Faulk, Professor Emeritus of Finance (1993)
Ph.D., M.B.A., Louisiana State University; B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Davon Ferrara, Associate Professor of Physics (2012)
Ph.D., M.S., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana

Alejandra Ferrer, Associate Professor of Music and Coordinator of Music Therapy (2015)
Ph.D., Ohio State University Columbus; M.M., B.M., Florida State University

Cathy H. Ficzere, Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2007)
Pharm.D., B.S., Samford University

Darcie Finch, Instructor, Education & Director of MNUTR Program (2021)
Ed.D., Argosy University; Ed.S., M.Ed., Tennessee State University; B.A., Fisk University

Heather Finch, Associate Professor of English (2017)
Ph.D., M.A., Auburn University; B.A., Tuskegee University

Susan Finch, Associate Professor of English & Associate Dean, CLASS (2013)
Ph.D., Florida State University; M.F.A., Indiana University Bloomington; B.A., A.A., Emory University

Joe Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor of Education and Adult Learning (2024)
Ed.D., M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., Maryville College

Sarah Fleming, Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics (2005)
Ph.D., M.S., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Mississippi College

Andrea Florian, Assistant Professor of Biology (2023)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Olivet Nazarene University

Rachael A. Flynn-Hopper, Associate Professor of Education and Director MAT Program (2003)
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S., B.S., Mississippi State University

Leslie A. Folds, Associate Professor of Nursing (2003)
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Wheaton College

Jill Forbess, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Clinician Educator (2022)
MD, Georgia Regents University; B.S., Oglethorpe University

Robin Foster, Instructor of Motion Pictures (2019)
B.A., Vanderbilt University

Carmen Foster, Assistant Professor of Social Work (2023)
DSW, University of Alabama; M.S.W., University of Maryland Baltimore; B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Jennifer J. Wilgus Fowler, Associate Dean and Professor of Economics and Music Business (2006)
Ph.D., M.A., B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Nicole Fox, Online Learning Librarian with Assistant Professor Rank (2018)
M.L.S., San Jose State University; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Ryan Fox, Associate Professor of Math (2014)
Ph.D., M.Ed., University of Georgia; B.S., Berry College; NDS, Kennesaw State University

Tracy Frame, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Internal Medicine (2014)
Pharm.D., Samford University; NDS, Purdue University West Lafayette

Lucy Watson Fredrickson, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2019)
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Belmont University

Adam Fulton, Insructor of Economics (2023)
M.S., B.S., University of Tennessee

Courtney R. Fuson, Asset Management Librarian with Associate Professor Rank (2006)
M.Ed., Lipscomb University; M.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville; B.A., University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Jeremy Fyke, Associate Professor of Communication Studies (2016)
Ph.D., Purdue University West Lafayette; M.A., B.A., Texas State University 

Tisha Gaines, Associate Professor of Computer Science (2018)
Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.S., Jackson State University; B.S., Mississippi Valley State University

Kathleen M. Galloway, Professor of Medicine (2006)
D.Sc., Rocky Mountiain University of Health Professionals; M.P.T., Baylor University; B.A., Southern Illinois University

Jason Garner, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2023)
M.M., Southern Utah University; B.M., B.S., University of Miami

Shelby Garner, Professor of Nursing, Director of Global Health Innovation (2023)
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University; M.S., University of Phoenix; B.S., Texas Christian University

Danielle Garrett, Associate Professor of Chemistry Education (2014)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University; B.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville; NDS, Middle Tennessee State University

Gary G. Garrison, Jr., Professor of Business Systems & Analytics (2005) 
Ph.D., M.B.A., University of Mississippi; B.S., Missouri State University, Springfield

Paul Gatrell, Professor of Theatre (2002)
M.F.A., University of Georgia; B.S., Lindenwood University

Laurie Gavilo-Lane, Assistant Professor of Public Health (2022)
Ph.D., Tennessee State University; M.A., University of West Georgia; M.P.H., Tulane University; B.A., Emory University

Andrea Gemignani, Assistant Professor of Legal Practice and Director of Academic Success (2020)
J.D., University Virginia; B.A., Swarthmore College

Mary George, Instructor of Music (2021)
M.S., B.S., Vanderbilt University

Lawrence P. German, Professor Emeritus of Political Science (1988)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Wisconsin; B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Lisa Germano, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023)
D.N.P., Samford University; M.S.N., Belmont University; B.S., University of Akron; B.S.N., Belmont University; B.S.N., The Ohio State University

Richard Gershman, Professor of Practice, Motion Pictures (2020)
M.F.A., American Film Institute Conservatory; M.F.A., New York University; B.A., University Pennsylvania Undrgrd Adm

Debra M. Gibbs, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2012)
Ed.D., Argosy University; M.H.S., B.H.Sc., University of Florida

Jeannie Giese, Associate Professor of Nursing (2015)
D.N.P., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; PM, Belmont University; B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University

Suzanne Gillson, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022)
Ph.D., Texas Womans University; M.S.N., University of Houston Victoria; B.S.N., University of Central Oklahoma

Priscilla Gitimu, Associate Dean of O’More and Professor of Fashion (2022)
Ph.D., M.S., Southern Illinois University Carbondale; B.Ed., Moi University (Kenya)

Timothy J. Gmeiner, Music Librarian and Associate Professor Emeritus (1979)
M.M., M.L.S., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; B.A., University of Wisconsin

John S. Gonas, III, Professor of Finance/Enactus Faculty Advisor (2000)
Ph.D., M.S., University of Kentucky Lexington; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; M.B.A., B.B.A., George Washington University

Alberto R. Gonzales, Dean and Professor, College of Law (2012)
J.D., Harvard University; B.A., Rice University; NDS, United States Air Force Academy

Jose D. Gonzalez, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management (2007)
D.B.A., Walden University; M.B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Instituto Tecnologico Autonoma de Mexico

Mary R. Goodloe, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science (2007)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Kentucky; M.B.A., University of Memphis; B.A., Rhodes College

Kelly Gore, Assistant Professor and Chair of Interior Design (2021)
M.A., Savannah C Art Design All Campus; B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Alexander H. Graham, Associate Professor of Music (2011)
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music; M.M., Wayne State University; B.F.A., The New School

Robert T. Grammer, Professor Emeritus of Biology/BMB Coordinator (1977)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Georgia

Laura Gray, Associate Professor of Nursing (2017)
Ph.D., Univ Alabama Birmingham; M.A., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Baylor University

Ryan Greenawalt, Instructor of Communication Studies (2022)
M.Ed., B.M., Belmont University; B.M., East Texas Baptist University

Elisa Greene, Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2011)
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center; B.S., Auburn University

Suzanne Greenwalt, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy & Director, Clinical Experience (2013)
D.P.T., A.T. Still University of Health Sciences; M.S., B.S., St. Louis University

Robert B. Gregg, Professor Emeritus of Music (1984)
Ph.D., M.M.E., University of North Texas; B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University

David Gregory, Provost & EVP for Academic Excellence (2018)
Pharm.D., University of Mississippi

Amanda Grieme Bradley, Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling (2022)
Ph.D., M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University; B.A., Greenville University

Star Grieve, Professor of Practice, Fashion (2025)
B.A., Kent State University

Nathan D. Griffith, Professor of Political Science (2003)
Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington; M.A., University of Virginia; B.A., Belmont University

Ryan Grippo, Associate Professor of Radiology (2022)
MD., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Michelle Guinn, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2013)
Ph.D., M.S., University of Mississippi; B.S., Spelman College

Kelle Gulley, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2024)
D.N.P., M.S.N., University of Tennessee; B.S.N., Belmont University

Judy C. Gunter, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing (1983)
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Tennessee, Nashville

Charmion Gustke, Associate Professor of English (2015)
Ph.D., George Washington University; M.A., Middlebury College; B.A., Millsaps College

Steven R. Guthrie, Professor of Religion (2005)
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews; M.Div., Trinity International University; B.M., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Jeffrey Guy, Clerkship Director, Surgery (2024)
MD, Northeast Ohio Medical University; M.A., Vanderbilt University; M.S., University of Akron; B.S., Kent State University

Darrell D. Gwaltney, Jr., Professor of Religion (2004) 
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City; M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., Missouri Baptist University

Yvette C. Hachtel, Professor Emerita of Occupational Therapy (1998)
J.D., Duquesne University; M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh; B.A., CUNY Queens College; Certificate in Occupational Therapy, San Jose State University

Angela M. Hagan, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences (2010)
Ph.D., University of Michigan; M.S., B.S., University of Toledo

Lindsey J. Hahn, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2011)
Pharm.D., Samford University; A.A., University of West Florida

Marjorie L. Halbert, Associate Professor of Music (1979)
B.M.E., M.M.E, Ouachita Baptist University; Additional Study, University of Arkansas

William Hale, Assistant Professor of Sociology & Criminology (2025)
Ph.D., M.A., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Florida State University

Mason Hale, Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling (2025)
Pd.D., Tennessee Technological University; M.A., M.S., B.S. , Freed - Hardeman University

Anderson Hall, Assistant Professor of Audio Engineering Technology (2025)
M.F.A., B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Patricia Hall, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
D.N.P., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S.N., Western Kentucky University

John S. Halle, Professor Emeritus of Physical Therapy (1998)
Ph.D., University of Iowa; M.P.T., Baylor University; M.S., B.S., University of Oregon

Elizabeth  F. Hallmark, Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of Simulation for College of Health Sciences (1997)
Ph.D., Touro University International; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; B.S.N., Belmont University; A.S.N., Samford University

Amy Ham, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences (2012)
Ph.D., M.S., B.S., University of Arizona

Catherine Hammack-Aviran, Assistant Professor of Law (2022)
J.D., M.A., Wake Forest University; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Lora M. Harding, Associate Professor of Marketing (2011)
Ph.D., M.S., Northwestern University; B.B.A., Belmont University

Kristi Hargrove, Associate Professor of Art (2020)
M.F.A., Union Institute & University; B.A., Vanderbilt University

David Harkins, Assistant Professor of Social Entrepreneurship (2022)
D.B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Western Carolina University; B.B.A., American Public University System

Diana Harrison, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2022)
D.P.T.,Boston University; DHS, University of Indianapolis; B.S., Wake Forest University

Marquinta Harvey, Assistant Professor of Health Systems Science (2020)
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., B.S., University Tennessee Knoxville

Duane Hatch, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2011)
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; M.S., B.S., Tennessee Technological University

Stephen Hauser, Instructor of Motion Pictures (2017)
B.A., Wheaton College

Scott H. Hawley, Professor of Chemistry/Physics (2007)
Ph.D., University of Texas Austin; B.S., College of William and Mary

Yang He, Associate Professor of Marketing (2016)
Ph.D., University of Georgia; B.S., San Diego State University

Matthew Heard, Associate Professor of Biology (2017)
Ph.D., Brown University; B.A., University of Tennessee Knoxville

Julia Heath Reynolds, Assistant Professor of Music Education (2022)
Ph.D., M.M.E., B.M.E., Florida State University

Brinn Heidebreicht, Assistant Professor of Motion Pictures (2025)
M.F.A., University of Southern California; B.F.A., New York University

Abigail Heller, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2022)
Ph.D., University of Texas Arlington; M.Ed., West Chester University Pennsylvania; M.S., University of Texas Arlington; B.A., University of Texas Austin

Amy Henneman, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice (2020)
Pharm.D., Palm Beach Atlantic University; B.S., Emmanuel College Georgia

David A. Herrera, Associate Professor of Music Business (2000)
Ph.D., Capella University; M.B.A., B.B.A., Belmont University

Joel Hester, Instructor of Communication Studies (2023)
M.A., B.A., University of Alabama

Cynthia Hickman, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2021)
D.O.T., M.S.O.T., Belmont University; B.S., Western Kentucky University

J. Rush Hicks, Associate Professor of Music Business (2005)
J.D., Mercer University, Atlanta; B.M., University of Mississippi

Janet Hicks, Professor of Mental Health Counseling (2016)
Ph.D., M.S., Texas A&M Univ Corpus Christi; B.S., Eastern New Mexico University Portales

Leslie J. Higgins, Professor Emerita of Nursing (1995)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky Lexington; M.S.N., B.S.N., Vanderbilt University

David R. Hill, Professor Emeritus of Biology (1972)
Ph.D., North Carolina State; M.S., Western Kentucky University; B.S., Clemson University

Michael Hill, Associate Professor of Physiology (2021)
Ph.D., M.S., B.S., University of Manitoba (Canada)

Caroline Hillyard, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (2025)
D.O.T., University of St. Augustine Health Sciences; M.S.O.T., University of Tennessee Health Science Center; B.S., University of Tennessee

Catherine A. Hinton, Adjunct Professor of Physical Therapy (2019)
Ph.D., Tennessee State University; M.S., Boston University; B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Kacie Hittel, Assistant Professor of English (2025)
Ph.D., University of Georgia; M.Phil., Trinity College-Dublin; B.A., Belmont University

Eric H. Hobson, Professor of English (2007)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; A.B., University of West Georgia

Jessica Hocking, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2023)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Southern Oregon University; B.A., Wheaton College

Dan Hodges, Associate Professor of Music Business (2025)
M.B.A., University of North Alabama; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Amy L. Hodges Hamilton, Professor of English and Global Honors & Director of Undergraduate Core Curriculum (2006)
Ph.D., Florida State University; M.A.E., Austin Peay State University; B.A., Florida State University; A.A., Gulf Coast Community College

Charles W. Hodgin, III,  Systems and Collections Management with Assistant Professor Rank (2012)
M.S., Drexel University; B.A., University of Mobile

Alex Hoffman, Assistant Professor of Business Systems & Analytics (2024)
Ph.D., M.B.A., University of Nevada Las Vegas; B.S., Hardin-Simmons University 

Richard M. Hoffman, Professor of Music/Coordinator of Music Theory, School of Music (2000)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky; M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M., Campbell University

Brandon Holle, Assistant Professor of Marketing (2023)
Ph.D., Michigan State University; M.B.A., University of Nebraska; B.S., California Polytechnic State University 

Eric Holt, Associate Professor of Music Business (2017)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Howard University

Linda P. Holt, Professor Emerita of English (1993)
Ph.D., University of Louisville; M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.S., Austin Peay State University; A.S., Volunteer State Community College

Sally Holt, Professor of Religion (2008)
Ph.D., M.A., Vanderbilt University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A., William Jewell College

Abbey Holthaus, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2017)
Ed.D., M.S.N., B.S.N., University of Alabama Tuscaloosa; B.S., Westrn Illinois University

Julie Honey, Professor of Nursing & Dean, College of Nursing (2022)
D.N.P., University of North Dakota Grand Forks; M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; B.S.N., Georgetown University

William H. Hooper, Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics (1989)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; A.B., Dartmouth College

Laura Horner, Professor of Practice, Fashion Design & Merchandising (2022)
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Kristen Ashley Horner, Professor of Neuroscience, Scientist Educator (2022)
Ph.D., Tulane University; B.S., Vanderbilt University

Jodi Marr Horovitz, Instructor of Songwriting (2019)
B.A., University of Miami

Kenneth House, Assistant Professor of Accounting (2014)
Ph.D., M.B., B.S., Indiana University Bloomington

Holly Huddleston, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2019)
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S., University Of Memphis; B.S., Lipscomb University

David Hudson, Associate Professor of Law (2018)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Duke University

Kyle Huggins, Associate Professor of Marketing (2013)
Ph.D., University of Arkansas Fayetteville; M.B.A., B.S., Union University

Shona Hunt, Assistant Professor of Interior Design (2025)
M.A., Design Academy Eindhoven (Netherlands); B.A., Technological University Dublin (Ireland)

Julie Hunt, Associate Professor of Social Work/Field Work Administration (2008)
M.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.S., Belmont University

Laura-Kate Huse, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (2025)
Ph.D., M.S., Florida State University; B.A., Carson-Newman University

Sandra J. Hutchins, Professor Emerita of English (1988)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Memphis State University; B.A., University of Tennessee; A.A., Freed-Hardeman College

Trevor F. Hutchins, Professor Emeritus of Education (1998)
Ph.D., Indiana University; M.A., London University; M.Ed., B.S. Monash Universith

Peter Huwe, Scientist Educator and Associate Professor of Biochemistry (2023)
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; B.S., Mississippi College

Susan Iliff, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (2017)
Ph.D., M.A., Texas Woman’s University; B.S., University Of Kansas

Annie Insana, Assistant Professor of Education (2022)
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.A., B.A., University of California Davis

Layla Iskandar, Assistant Professor of Architecture (2025)
Ph.D., M.S., University of Texas - San Antonio; M.A., B.A., Lebanese University (Lebanon)

Lindsay Ison, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2022)
Ed.D., A.T. Sill University of Health; M.S., University of Alabama Birmingham; B.S., University of Kentucky Lexington

Mona Ivy-Soto, Associate Professor of Education (2015)
Ph.D., University of Oregon; M.Ed., Bank Street College of Education; M.S.W., CUNY Hunter College; B.A., New York University

Raj Iyengar, Associate Professor, Clerkship Director, Neurology (2025)
MBBS, University of Bombay (India); M.B.A., Western Governors University

Brenda K. Jackson-Abernathy, Professor of History (2003)
Ph.D., Washington State University; M.A., B.A., San Jose State University

James D. Jamieson, Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting (1982)
C.M.A; C.P.A., State of Tennessee; M.B.A., Memphis State University; B.B.A., University of Mississippi

Michael J. Janas, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2007)
M.Ed., Belmont University; B.M.E., University of Kansas

Jason Jedlicka, Assistant Professor of Music Theory (2023)
Ph.D., M.M., Indiana University Bloomington; B.M., The Ohio State University

Susan Jellissen, Associate Professor of Political Science (2007)
Ph.D., M.A., B.S., University of Illinois

Careese John, Associate Professor and Department Chair of English (2008)
Ph.D.,M.A., Northern Illinois University; B.A., Millikin University

Daniel Glen Johnson, Professor of Art & Design (1994)
M.F.A., West Texas A&M University; B.F.A., Texas Tech University; A.A., Casper College

Torry Johnson, Visiting Professor of Law (2015)
J.D., Vanderbilt University; A.B., Hamilton College

Philip E. Johnston, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacy (2007)
Pharm.D., B.S., University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy

Piper Jones, Instructor of Music (2025)
M.M., B.M., Belmont University

Linda D. Jones, Associate Professor of Psychology and Associate Dean, Department of Psychological Sciences (2000)
Ph.D., M.A., Kent State University; B.A., Wake Forest University

Kathryn Jordan, Assistant Professor Emerita, Director, Undergraduate Studies in Nursing (2008)
M.P.H., University of Texas; M.S.N., Lewis University; B.S.N., Sacred Heart Dominican College

Kenneth Jordan, Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism (2021)
M.B.A., B.B.A., East Tennessee State University

James Judge, Professor of Practice, Family Medicine (2025)
MD, B.A., West Virginia University

David C. Julseth, Professor of Spanish (1992)
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin; M.A., B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Thomm Jutz, Instructor of Songwriting (2022)
M.A., East Tennessee State University

James Kaiser, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2011)
B.S., The Ohio State University

Sarah Keil, Assistant Professor and Research and Learning Services Librarian (2023)
M.A., M.L.S., Indiana University Bloomington; B.A., Wittenburg University

Dustin Keller, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2025)
Ph.D., North Central University; M.A., Tennessee Technological University; B.A., Austin Peay State University

Sherry Hill Kelly, Associate Professor Emerita of Music (1976)
M.M., University of North Carolina; B.M., Westminister Choir College

Jenny Kemala, Professor of Practice, Fashion Design (2024)
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., Georgia State University

Michael Kemp, Instructor of Music (2021)
M.M., B.M., Belmont University

Katherine Kennon, Professor of Practice, Architecture (2024)
M.ARCH, B.A., Clemson University

Cari Kent, Instructor of Nursing (2025)
M.S.N., Capella University; B.S., Western Governors University

Young Bok Kim, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (2025)
Ph.D., M.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Hebrew Union College; M.Div., American Musical and Dramatic Academy; B.A., Australian College of Theology 

Museop Kim, Assistant Professor of Classical Voice (2025)
M.M., Manhattan School of Music

H. James Kimmel, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music (1995)
M.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University; B.M.E., Hasting College

Judy King, Professor of Pathology (2022)
MD, Medical University South Carolina; Ph.D., East Tennessee State University; B.A., Carson Newman University

Kinsley Kelly Kiningham, Professor of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences and Associate Dean of Student Affairs (2009)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky; M.S., B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Chase Kinsey, Assistant Professor of Biology (2023)
Ph.D., Clemson University; M.S., Georgia Southern University; B.S., Auburn University

Jeffrey Kinsler, Professor of Law (2010)
J.D., Valparaiso University; LLM, Yale University; B.S., Ball State University

Jeffrey W. Kirk, Professor of Music (1993)
Ed.D., University of Memphis; M.M.E., Belmont University; B.M., University of Miami

Kristian I. Klefstad, Associate Professor of Music (2006)
D.M.A., University of Texas Austin; M.M., University of Missouri; B.M., Millikin University

Terry W. Klefstad, Professor of Music (2006)
Ph.D., University of Texas; M.M., Southern Methodist University; B.A., B.M., Millikin University

Christie Kleinmann, Professor of Public Relations (2014)
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Knoxville; M.C., Auburn University; B.A., King University

Shawn Knight, Assistant Professor of Theatre (2021)
M.A., Auburn University; M.F.A., University of Louisville; B.A., Belmont University

Tom Knowles-Bagwell, Associate Professor and Associate Director, Mental Health Counseling Program (2016)
D.Min., M.Div., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Baylor University

Doyuen Ko, Associate Professor of Audio Engineering Technology (2013)
Ph.D., M.M., Mcgill University (Montreal); B.A., Chonnam National Seminary

Allison Koch, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and OTD Fieldwork Coordinator (2015)
D.O.T., Belmont University; Ed.D., Lipscomb University; B.A., Harding University

Kimbell Kornu, Instructor of Bioethics, Theology & Christian Formation (2022)
MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Ph.D., University of Nottingham (UK); B.S., Vanderbilt University

Barry Kraus, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands and Pep Band (2008)
D.M.A., Arizona State University; M.M., Baylor University; B.M., Oklahoma State University

Peter Kuryla, Associate Professor of History (2008)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., B.A., Midwestern State University

Carla Lahey, Assistant Professor of Theatre (2020)
Ph.D., Louisiana State University; M.S., Florida State University; B.A., Samford University

Meegan Lambert, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (2022)
D.O.T., Pacific University; M.S.O.T., Tennessee State University; B.A., Purdue University West Lafayette

Robert P. Lambert, Professor Emeritus of Marketing (1974)
D.B.A., University of Memphis; M.Ed., B.S., Northwestern State University

Peter Lamothe, Associate Professor of Music (2008)
Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., B.A., University of New Hampshire

Virginia Lamothe, Associate Professor of Music (2018)
Ph.D., M.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; B.A., Suny College Fredonia

W. Daniel Landes, Professor of Music (1984)
D.M.A., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.M., University of Maryland; B.M., Shenandoah University

Angela Lane, Associate Professor of Nursing (2013)
D.N.P., M.S.N., PM, Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville

Jeremy Lane, Director, School of Music and Professor of Music (2018)
Ph.D., Louisiana St Univ & A&M College; M.M., Baylor University; B.M., New Mexico State U-Univ Park

Luke Langlinais, Assistant Professor of Management (2022)
Ph.D., West Virginia University; M.B.A., B.S.B.A., University of Louisiana Lafayette

Jack Latham, Associate Professor of Art (2025)
M.A., University of the West of England Bristol (England); B.A., University of South Wales (Uk)

Irene Lawrence, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies (2022)
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Madison; B.A., University of California Santa Barbara

Parker Lawson, Assistant Professor of Spanish (2025)
Ph.D., M.Phil., University of Cambridge-Selwyn (Uk); B.A., Centre College

Jon Lechner, Instructor of Audio Engineering Technology (2009)
M.S., Tennessee State University; B.M., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh

Traci Ledford, Assistant Professor of Theatre Performance (2023)
M.F.A., B.F.A., Baylor University

Heejin Lee, Assistant Professor of Interior Design (2021)
Ph.D., Michigan State University; M.A., Ewha Woman’s University (Korea); B.S., Handong Global University (Korea)

LaKesha Lee, Faculty Fellow (2025)
M.F.A., University of Tennessee

Hyangsook Lee, Associate Professor of Media Production (2013)
Ph.D., Kent State University; M.Ed., Ohio University Athens; B.E., Hongik University

Phillip Lee, Associate Professor of Pharmacy (2015)
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center; B.B.A., Lambuth University

Tammy Legge, Associate Professor of Nursing (2015)
D.N.P., Duquesne University; M.S.N., Austin Peay State University; B.S.N., Belmont University

Tamara Lemmonds, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of the MSOT Program (2013)
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S., Belmont University; B.S., Lipscomb University

Karen Lewis, Assistant Professor of Health Systems Science (2024)
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University; M.S., Georgia State University; B.A., Clayton State University

Qingjun Li, Professor of Chinese and Asian Studies (2011)
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., Belmont University; B.A., Zhengzhou University

Fernando Lima, Assistant Professor of Architecture (2022)
Ph.D., Federal University Rio De Janeiro (Brazil); M.S., Federal University Fluminense (Brazil); BARCH, Federal University Juiz De Fora (Brazil)

Suzanne Lindsey, Associate Professor Emerita of Communication Studies (1992)
Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington; M.A., LSU Baton Rouge; B.A., Wright State University Daytn

Stacey Lindsley, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)
D.P.T., Belmont University; B.S., University of Indianapolis

Lorry Liotta-Kleinfeld, Professor of Occupational Therapy (1997)
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Kent State University; B.S., Florida International University

Ronnie L. Littlejohn, Professor of Philosophy and Director, Asian Studies Program (1984)
Ph.D., M.A., B.A., Baylor University

Nathan Litwin, Assistant Professor of Legal Studies (2025)
J.D., University of Toledo; LLM, University of Alabama; B.S., Bowling Green State University

Bin Liu, Professor of Pharmacology (2023)
Ph.D., Wayne State University; M.S., University of Massachusetts Boston

Catherine Loes, Associate Professor of Management (2013)
D.M., University of Maryland University College; M.B.A., Belmont University; B.A., North Dakota State University Fargo

Todd London, Instructor of Music (2020)
M.M., University Of Georgia; B.M., Belmont University

Shelby Longard, Associate Professor of Sociology/Chair Department of Sociology (2007)
Ph.D.,M.A., Vanderbilt University; B.A., College of William and Mary

Eduardo Lopez, Assistant Professor of Management (2017)
Ph.D., Skema Business School; M.S., George Washington University; B.S., Naval University Institute (Argentina)

Robin A. Lovgren, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2011)
Ph.D., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.I.E., Georgia Institute Technology

Jason Lovvorn, Associate Professor/Director of the Writing Program for Dept of English (2011)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; M.A., University of Virginia; B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

Lauren Lowen, Professor of Practice, Illustration (2025)
B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Thomas Lowing, Associate Professor of Architecture (2021)
M.ARCH, B.S., University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Lingfei Luan, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2024)
Ph.D., M.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., University of Paris 8 (Paris); B.A., Beijing Film Academy (China)

Lauren Lunsford, Professor of Education (2006)
Ph.D., M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.A., University of Virginia

Richard Lyn-Cook, Associate Professor of Health Systems Science (2023)
MD, Yale University; M.B.A., Texas A&M University; M.P.H., Mount Sinai School of Medicine; B.A., Yale University