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Houghton University Welcomes New Faculty

October 2, 2024

Houghton University is excited to welcome several new members to our academic community this year. These new faculty share Houghtonโ€™s dedication to Christ-centered excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, all for the glory of God.

Houghton University has a long history of excellent instruction from committed and passionate faculty members. Iโ€™m proud that we continue to attract mission-aligned scholars and teachers from around the world to our beautiful campus. The new faculty joining us this year come from as close as our own county to as far as India. Though they represent diverse disciplines and educational backgrounds, they share a common calling to join in our mission offering an academically challenging Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences.

David Davies, Provost

Houghton staff member Gregory Gidman.

Greg Gidman | Sport, Recreation & Wellness Management

Greg Gidman โ€™87 returns to Houghton as an assistant professor of sport, recreation & wellness management. With a B.S. in physical education and Bible from Houghton University and an M.A. in physical education/sport administration from the University of Victoria, Greg has a passion for living out the command to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. He is eager to help students discover how the many aspects of who they are can work in harmony.

Houghton faculty member Sam Kocheri Clement.

Sam Kocheri Clement | History

Sam Kocheri Clement joins the faculty as an assistant professor of history. He earned his B.A. and M.A. in English literature from Cochin College and St. Aloysius Autonomous College in India, respectively, and holds a Ph.D. in postcolonial history from the University of Birmingham in the UK. Sam is excited to join Houghtonโ€™s Christ-centered academic environment, where he looks forward to guiding students in their pursuit of truth. Encouraging them to use critical reasoning and their strong faith in Christ, he will help them navigate social and cultural challenges with courage and conviction, standing firm in their beliefs regardless of the consequences.

Houghton faculty member Jared Pemberton.

Jared Pemberton | Business & Economics

Jared Pemberton โ€™22, a visiting assistant professor of business & economics, also returns to his alma mater after earning a B.S. in business administration from Houghton University and an M.B.A. with a finance concentration from St. Bonaventure University. Jared is passionate about teaching students the complexities of financial markets and fiscal policy while helping them grow both professionally and spiritually.

Houghton faculty member Christine Willard.

Christine Willard | Education

Christine Willard joins Houghton as an associate professor of education. She holds a B.S. in elementary education and English from Nyack College, an M.S. in special education and learning disabilities from Long Island University and an Ed.D. in teacher leadership from Northcentral University. Christine brings experience in teacher leadership and special education, committed to equipping future educators with the tools they need to succeed in diverse classrooms.

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