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Faculty Tenures, Promotions for 2025–2026

Libby Sullivan| July 16, 2025

As ϵ prepares for the 2025–2026 academic year, several faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and commitment to the university and its students through tenure and promotions approved at the May meeting of the Board of Trustees.

“It is a privilege to recognize these educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to our students,” says Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs “On behalf of our students, we applaud their contributions in our classrooms, labs, and beyond to deliver the best possible education and student experiences at ϵ.”

The following tenures and/or promotions become effective on September 1, 2025:

College of Arts and Sciences

  • , promotion to professor
  • , tenure and promotion to associate professor

College of Engineering and Computing Sciences

  • , promotion to associate professor (Vancouver)
  • , tenure and promotion to associate professor
  • , promotion to professor
  • Yongjian Gu, Ph.D., promotion to adjunct professor
  • , promotion to professor
  • , promotion to associate professor (Vancouver)

College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • , promotion to professor
  • , promotion to professor (Jonesboro)
  • , promotion to professor
  • , promotion to associate professor
  • ,promotion to associate professor
  • , promotion to associate professor
  • , promotion to associate professor
  • , promotion to professor
  • , promotion to associate professor   

School of Architecture and Design

  • , tenure
  • , tenure and promotion to associate professor

School of Health Professions

  • , tenure and promotion to associate professor
  • , tenure and promotion to associate professor
  • , tenure and promotion to associate professor

School of Management

  • , promotion to professor
  • , promotion to professor (Vancouver)
  • , promotion to professor

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