Exceptional Faculty
Work closely with Superheroes.
When you meet them, you’ll discover that Utica University faculty have super powers. Intellectually, they can leap tall buildings in a single bound. In the fields they teach, their practical, professional experience is as bulletproof as their academic credentials.
But their most awe-inspiring attribute is this: our faculty are very easy to know and fun to work with. Before long, you’ll see them as mentors and colleagues. They will amaze you not only with their knowledge and practical expertise but also their accessibility.
Most importantly, the faculty at Utica is dedicated to your success. They’re the most helpful superheroes you’ll ever meet.
Meet Our Faculty:
Dr. Thomas Crist, Physical Therapy
The head of Utica University’s annual forensic anthropology field school in Butrint, Albania, Dr. Crist helped identify victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and was recently named a Top Forensic Science Professor by forensicscollege.com.
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Dr. Jessica Thomas, Biology
Professor Thomas’s ongoing work on cell biology is at the forefront of her field, with potential impact on the fight against cancer and other diseases.
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Dr. Gary Leising, English
A published poet, Professor Leising has written two collections of his own work and in 2013 won the Brick Road Poetry Prize for his poem, “The Alp at the End of My Street”. His work has been featured on National Public Radio and in numerous literary journals.
More about Dr. LeisingFaculty Stories
Professor Brad Emmons receives 2026 Virgil Crisafulli Distinguished Teaching Award
Professor of Mathematics Dr. Brad Emmons was awarded the coveted Virgil Crisafulli Distinguished Teaching Award at the university’s 2026 Undergraduate...
Utica University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 77th Commencement Ceremonies
Change was in the air, but the ties that bind were abundant as hundreds gathered at the Adirondack Bank Center...
Beyond Imagining: Yamilet Taveras ’27 finds her passion and career path in Utica’s chemistry labs
Only 25 university students from across the nation were selected to attend the American Chemical Society’s Graduate School Readiness Bootcamp....
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