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Southern Utah University is a caring campus community where students come to explore their interests and prepare for meaningful careers and life experiences. With more than 145 undergraduate programs* and 18 graduate and certificate programs across six academic colleges, SUU proudly offers world-class, project-based learning opportunities where students gain professional experience before entering the job market. Located in the world’s best backyard, SUU is the University of the Parks thanks to its close proximity to several outdoor recreational areas and its educational partnerships with the National Park Service. SUU’s safe, residential campus allows students - more than 10,000 - to create lifelong friendships along with once-in-a-lifetime outdoor adventures in conjunction with innovative academic endeavors.
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David Berri
Department Chair and Professor of Economics
Specializing in evaluations of players and coaches in sports, gender issues in sports, and competitive balance in sports
Distrubution of Wealth and Power Unpaid Athletes in the NCAA NBA Salary Caps Sports Economics NCAA Gender Wage Gap in Sports Gender Issues in Sports Evaluation of Players and Coaches in Sports Economics Competitive Balance in Sports Pay Equality in Sports Gender Wage Gap in Professional Basketball
Lynn Vartan
Professor of Music
Known for her dynamic athleticism and exciting energy on stage, Dr. Vartan brings that same passion for music into her classroom.
Percussion Music Drumline Conducting Percussion Pedagogy Percussion Literature Project Management Music Performance
Derek Livingston
Interim Artistic Director & Director of New Play Development
Accomplished theatre professional with nearly three decades experience producing, directing, and providing artistic oversight in theatre.
Production and Set Design Film Production Stage Management Fund Development and Fundraising Artistic Management Play Production and Development Playwriting Theatre Direction
William Heyborne
Dean of College of Natural Sciences and Professor of Biology
Specializing in reptile and amphibian natural history, biological pedagogy, and animal venoms
Ecology and Evolution of Insects and Arachnids Herpetology Entomology Zoology Amphibians STEM Teacher Leadership Biological Pedagogy Reptiles Biology Outreach Education STEM Education Classification of Amphibians and Reptiles
Dave Lunt
Department Chair, Associate Professor of History
History expert, specializing in ancient Greece, ancient Greek athletics, and the history of the olympic games
Sociology American History Ancient Greece Ancient Greek Athletes Classical Studies History History of Athletics History of the Olympic Games Olympic studies Politics in Ancient Greece Sports and Religion Sports History Sports in Ancient Greece Sports in Society Anthropology
Stephen Lisonbee
Assistant Vice President of the Office of Regional Services
Specializing in workforce and economic development, community outreach, and leadership development
Partnership Development Workforce and Economic Development Leadership Development Community Outreach Government Relations
Camille Thomas
Assistant Provost and Professor of Kinesiology
Specializing in coaching psychology, exercise prescription and the pathophysiology of cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes.
Weight Management Exercise Science Plyometric Training Biomechanics of Exercise Methods of Sports Conditioning and Nutrition Psychological Aspects of Sports Performance & Conditioning Sport Specific Conditioning Coping Strategies Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Exercise Prescription Disease Prevention Coaching Psychology Pathophysiology of Cancer Coaching Theory Physical Education Kinesiology Advanced Techniques of Sports Conditioning Skill Analysis Nutrition
Ravi Roy
Associate Professor of Political Science
Specializing in neoliberalism, political education programs, and the Deming system of profound knowledge
Political Associations Political Education Pograms Deming System of Profound Knowledge Leadership Public Policy Public Administration Neoliberalism Political Science American Government Theoretical Foundations for Issues in Public Administration Political Communication Political Science annd International Relations
Peter Sham
Professor of Theatre Arts
Specializing in Suzuki movement, directing and producing musical theatre, and character development for actors
Stage Direction Voice and Speech Training Directing Musical Theater Voice Over Producing Musical Theatre Playwriting Lyricist Artistic Direction Producing Musical Theater Character Development for Actors
Becky Bloom
Assistant Director of Curatorial Affairs
Specializing in Art History, Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist material culture, and issues surrounding the intersection of religion and museums.
Tibetan Buddhism Modern & Classic Tibetan History of Art Non-Western Art Museum Curation Museum Studies Asian Religions Buddhist studies
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