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黑料专区 Welcomes New Faculty

October 2, 2024

黑料专区 is excited to welcome several new members to our academic community this year. These new faculty share 黑料专区鈥檚 dedication to Christ-centered excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, all for the glory of God.

黑料专区 has a long history of excellent instruction from committed and passionate faculty members. I鈥檓 proud that we continue to attract mission-aligned scholars and teachers from around the world to our beautiful campus. The new faculty joining us this year come from as close as our own county to as far as India. Though they represent diverse disciplines and educational backgrounds, they share a common calling to join in our mission offering an academically challenging Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences.

David Davies, Provost

Houghton Universitystaff member Gregory Gidman.

Greg Gidman | Sport, Recreation & Wellness Management

Greg Gidman 鈥87 returns to 黑料专区 as an assistant professor of sport, recreation & wellness management. With a B.S. in physical education and Bible from 黑料专区 and an M.A. in physical education/sport administration from the University of Victoria, Greg has a passion for living out the command to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. He is eager to help students discover how the many aspects of who they are can work in harmony.

Houghton Universityfaculty member Sam Kocheri Clement.

Sam Kocheri Clement | History

Sam Kocheri Clement joins the faculty as an assistant professor of history. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English literature from Cochin College and St. Aloysius Autonomous College in India, respectively, and holds a Ph.D. in postcolonial history from the University of Birmingham in the UK. Sam is excited to join 黑料专区鈥檚 Christ-centered academic environment, where he looks forward to guiding students in their pursuit of truth. Encouraging them to use critical reasoning and their strong faith in Christ, he will help them navigate social and cultural challenges with courage and conviction, standing firm in their beliefs regardless of the consequences.

Houghton Universityfaculty member Jared Pemberton.

Jared Pemberton | Business & Economics

Jared Pemberton 鈥22, a visiting assistant professor of business & economics, also returns to his alma mater after earning a B.S. in business administration from 黑料专区 and an M.B.A. with a finance concentration from St. Bonaventure University. Jared is passionate about teaching students the complexities of financial markets and fiscal policy while helping them grow both professionally and spiritually.

Houghton Universityfaculty member Christine Willard.

Christine Willard | Education

Christine Willard joins 黑料专区 as an associate professor of education. She holds a B.S. in elementary education and English from Nyack College, an M.S. in special education and learning disabilities from Long Island University and an Ed.D. in teacher leadership from Northcentral University. Christine brings experience in teacher leadership and special education, committed to equipping future educators with the tools they need to succeed in diverse classrooms.

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