Arts & Sciences • Philosophy • Theology
ESTEEMED FACULTY
Endowed chairs are established through the generosity of forward-thinking donors who view the longevity of the University as a worthy investment. These gifts are invested and grow in perpetuity, allowing the University to utilize the revenue year after year to attract and retain the most inspiring members of faculty, those who aim to form the hearts and minds of our students. In celebration of our 75th anniversary, we are pleased to recognize this prestigious group of donors and chair holders at UST.
Pictured Left to Right
DR. JO MEIER-MARQUIS
The Cullen Trust for Higher Education / Dolores Welder Mitchell Chair in Psychology: 2021-2024
Established in 1994 by The Cullen Trust for Higher Education
DR. RICHA CHANDRA
The Cullen Trust for Higher Education / Dolores Welder Mitchell Chair in Chemistry: 2020-2023
Established in 1994 by The Cullen Trust for Higher Education
DR. ELIZABETH COSCIO
The Cullen Foundation Chair in Spanish: 2019-2022
Established in 1986 by The Cullen Foundation
DR. ALEXANDRA SIMMONS-NOUT
The Cullen Trust for Higher Education / Harry K. and Albert K. Smith Chair in Biology: 2020-2023
Established in 1987 by The Cullen Trust for Higher Education and Harry K. Smith
DR. TIM FURLAN
Burnett Family Distinguished Chair in Leadership: 2020-2023
Established in 2007 by Mrs. Charles Burnett, Jr., Mr. Charles Burnett III and the Notsew Orm Sands Foundation
DR. HANS STOCKTON
The Cullen Trust for Higher Education / Fayez Sarofim
Chair In International Studies: 2016-2022
Established in 1994 by the Cullen Trust for Higher Education and Fayez Sarofim
FR. DEMPSEY ROSALES-ACOSTA
J. Michael Miller, CSB Chair in Catholic Studies: 2019-2020
Established in 2003 by Anonymous Donor
DR. THOMAS HARMON
Scanlan Foundation Chair in Theology: 2020-2023
Established in 1984 by Scanlan Foundation
DR. STEVEN JENSEN
Bishop Wedelin J. Nold Chair in Graduate Philosophy: 2021-2024
Established in 1981 by Scanlan Foundation
DR. MIRELA OLIVA
Frank A. Rudman Chair in Philosophy: 2019-2022
Established in 1998 by Scanlan Foundation
DR. SAMUEL CONDIC
The Cullen Trust for Higher Education
Chair in Business Ethics: 2020-2023
Established in 1994 by The Cullen Trust for Higher Education
Not pictured above:
DR. JAMES MATTHEW WILSON
The Cullen Foundation Chair in
English: 2021-2024
Established in 1986 by The Cullen Foundation
Information on endowed chairs at UST, or making a gift:
Contact Office of University Advancement
713-525-3100 or advancement@stthom.edu