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April 29, 2026

Faculty Awards & Accomplishments: May 2026

It's a great day to be a sailfish on ºÚÁÏÉçÇø's campus.

Academic Highlights

  • Discover howÌýCollege of the ArtsÌýis bridging the gap between faith and creative excellence. View April highlights, upcoming events, and achievements from the CollegeÌýhere.Ìý
  • Dr. Stephanie Bennett, professor of communication and director of Wordship, recentlyÌýlaunched her first book,ÌýRelationships on the Run: How to Grow Authentic Connections and Lasting Intimacy in a Hurried Culture. Dr. Bennett shared insights with the Communitas Club on the book’s core themes. Learn moreÌýhere.Ìý

Several students and faculty presented research at the 17thÌýannualÌýAutonomous Learning World Caucus, held at Oxford University, including the faculty below:Ìý

  • Dr. Kirk Mensch, professor of ethics and organizational psychology,ÌýandÌýDr. AloysiusÌýOchasi, associate professor of ethics and organizational leadership,Ìýco-presented their forthcoming journal article,Ìý“Algorithmic Authority and Ethical Erosion: AI, Moral Conflicts, and the Physician’s Dilemma.â€Ìý
  • Dr. MarciaÌýBedasse, dean of ºÚÁÏÉçÇøâ€™s School of Education and Behavioral Studies,Ìýpresented “Teacher Efficacy as the Missing Link Between InnovationÌýand Impact.”Ìý
  • Senior ΒΦ Fellows,Ìýincluding Dr. Mensch,ÌýinductedÌýDr.ÌýOchasiÌýandÌýDr.ÌýBedasseÌýinto the ΒΦ Fellowship in the Great Hall at Exeter College during the awards ceremony and high tea.Ìý
  • Finally,ÌýDr. Kirk MenschÌýwas awardedÌýThe Order of the Bird & Baby, affiliated with J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and theirÌýInklingsÌýgroup that met regularly at theÌýEagle & ChildÌýpub in Oxford, after which Dr. Mensch was afforded an open lecture in the chapel cathedral at Exeter College.Ìý

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