Office of Faculty Scholarship & Research

Mission Statement

The Office of Faculty Scholarship and Research exists to cultivate a thriving culture of inquiry, innovation, and academic excellence. We equip faculty with education, training, and collaborative opportunities that strengthen their research skills, expand scholarly impact, and foster meaningful contributions to their disciplines, the university, and the broader community.

Calendar of Events

Join the Office of Faculty Scholarship and Research for workshops designed to support your research, scholarship, and grant success.

Connecting Across Campus: Discover Faculty Research

February 11, 2026
12:00pm-1:00 PM
Location: UMHB Library Classroom

In this session, Matt Smith, an associate professor of graphic design in the Art Department, will discuss his recent publication design project on "Christianity, Art, and Imagination."

Connecting Across Campus: Discover Faculty Research

March 4, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM
Location: UMHB Library Classroom

In this session, Dr. Akers will share her research on forgiveness as a vital component of holistic health, demonstrating its impact on nurses’ personal well‑being, spiritual resilience, workplace relationships, and quality patient care. Through qualitative, quantitative, and mixed‑methods studies, Dr. Akers emphasizes forgiveness as a deliberate, faith‑informed process that supports self‑care, professional sustainability, and compassionate nursing practice.

Connecting Across Campus: Discover Faculty Research

April 8, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM
Location: UMHB Library Classroom

In this session, Dr. Stephen Baldridge will present research on food insecurity, specifically within this community and on college campuses. He will highlight efforts in place to address this and lead a discussion about ways we can help may sure our students’ basic needs are being met.

Are you interested in sharing your research with faculty and creating a research team? Email Dr. Jennifer Costello to be added to the spring schedule.