Congratulations to our College of Liberal Arts faculty who have achieved tenure and/or promotion this spring, effective July 1, 2026. This represents an important milestone in their academic careers at UNLV and reflects their many years of commitment to inventive research and creative activity, outstanding teaching, and impactful service to the campus community and in their respective disciplines.

Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor
Melissa Carrion, Ph.D., Department of English
Jarret Keene, Ph.D., Department of English
Kenneth Miller, Ph.D., Department of Political Science
Brenna Renn, Ph.D., Department of Psychology
François Vozel, Ph.D., Department of World Languages and Cultures

Promotion to Professor
James Woodbridge, Ph.D., Department of Philosophy

Promotion to Associate Professor in Residence
Kris Gunawan, Ph.D., Department of Psychology

Promotion to Professor in Residence
Abigail Aguilar, Ph.D., Department of Philosophy
Kerie Francis, Ph.D., Department of Sociology