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At the end of the 2021-22 academic year, eight members of the University of Portland faculty will retire after many years of service to this institution and making a difference in the lives of untold numbers of students. The University gives thanks to our retiring faculty for their dedication and commitment to teaching and learning and wishes them all the best.

Dr. Ami Ahern-Rindell, Associate Professor of Biology, at UP since 1997
Dr. Michael Cameron, Professor of Theology, at UP since 2002
Dr. Mark Kennedy, Professor of Engineering, at UP since 1996
Dr. Steven Kolmes, Professor of Environmental Sciences, Molter Chair in Science, at UP since 1995
Dr. Matthew Kuhn, Professor of Engineering, Br. Godfrey Vassallo Endowed Professor, at UP since 1987
Dr. John Orr, Assistant Provost for Scholarly Engagement & Career Readiness, Professor of English, at UP since 1993
Jane Scott, Associate Librarian, Clark Library, at UP since 2014
Dr. Mojtaba Takallou, Associate Professor of Engineering, at UP since 1985

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person wearing a white lab coat standing near a window

two people in a laboratory wearing white lab coats

Faculty wearing academic regalia in procession

Group of 6 students and their professor in front of Engineering building

Three professors wearing academic regalia and medals

Black and white photo of English and Foreign languages faculty members

professor at desk with computer and phone

professor with equipment in engineering laboratory

(Photos from the University Archives, Clark Library, Marketing and Communications, The Beacon)

At the end of the 2020-21 academic year, eight members of the University of Portland faculty will retire after many years of service to this institution and making a difference in the lives of untold numbers of students. The University gives thanks to our retiring faculty for their dedication and commitment to teaching and learning and wishes them all the best.

Dr. Ellyn Arwood, Professor of Education, at UP since 1986
Dr. Ronda Bard, Lecturer, Chemistry, at UP since 2006
Dr. Elena Bernard, Associate Professor of Business, at UP since 2007
Dr. Barbara Braband, Associate Professor of Nursing, at UP since 2010
Dr. Todd Easton, Associate Professor of Business, at UP since 1981
Dr. Gary Malecha, Professor of Political Science and Global Affairs, at UP since 1992
Dr. Peter Osterberg, Associate Professor of Engineering, at UP since 1996
Dr. Dann Pierce, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, at UP since 1987

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