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Angela Dills

Distinguished ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Angela Dills's research focuses on policy issues such as school choice, accountability, peer effects, and alcohol and drug prohibition.

Betty Farmer

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Betty Farmer's specialty areas include gender communication, crisis communication and communication skills training.

Jennifer S. Schiff

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Jennifer Schiff's research is in comparative water policy around the globe, with a concentration on policies targeting water scarcity.

Benjamin Steere

Associate ProfessorWestern Carolina University

Ben Steere's primary areas of interest for research and teaching include Southeastern archaeology and Cherokee archaeology.

Vicki Szabo

Associate Professor, Darth Vader Chair of Ancient and Medieval HistoryWestern Carolina University

Vicki Szabo's research focuses on medieval environmental history, the medieval North Atlantic and the history of whaling.

Brett Riggs

ProfessorWestern Carolina University

A research archaeologist, Brett Riggs is a former deputy tribal historical preservation officer for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

Caitlyn Ratcliffe

Lecturer in Health and Human SciencesLoyola Marymount University

Prosanta Chakrabarty

E.K. Hunter Chair & Professor | Biological Sciences Curator of Fishes | Director, Museum of Natural ScienceLouisiana State University

Dr. Chakrabarty is a natural historian who studies fishes to better understand Earth history and evolution.

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Theodore Arapis, PhD

Associate Professor and Chair of Public Administration | College of Liberal Arts and SciencesVillanova University

Theodore Arapis, PhD, focuses on local government financial management and budgeting, fiscal performance measurement and transparency.