Victor Matthews, dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs has an article, "The Art of Lying in King David's Court," which will be included in the May issue of Biblical Theology Bulletin. The bulletin is published in honor of the late John Pilch. … [Read more...] about Latest Article Published
Congratulations to Nikolaus Overtoom, instructor in the history department, on his recent publication, "The Rivalry of Rome and Parthia in the Sources from the Augustan Age to Late Antiquity." Anabasis, Studia Classica et Orientalia 7 (2016): 137-174. This article examines the longstanding rivalry of Rome and Parthia, which began as an unintended consequence … [Read more...] about Article published in the journal Anabasis
Dr. Suzanne Walker-Pacheco is featured in the November 2016 417 Magazine. Dr. Walker-Pacheco is a professor in the Anthropology program. Her research and professional interests include: Primate behavior and ecology; medical anthropology; health issues of Latino immigrants; and forensic anthropology. To read her interview please go to: … [Read more...] about Anthropology professor featured in 417 Magazine
Congratulations to Bill Meadows, professor in Sociology and Anthropology, for his publication in The Journal Ethnohistory, "New Data on Kiowa Protohistoric Origins". One of his photographs from his article was on the front cover of the journal. … [Read more...] about Dr. Meadows recent publication
On May 22, 2011, a devastating E5 tornado ripped through Joplin, Missouri. Dr. Victor Matthews, dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and professor of religious studies, visited the town only a few days after the storm destroyed much of the town. A Joplin native, Matthews wanted to see what had become of his childhood home. For the full article and video see: … [Read more...] about An everyday life of Biblical proportions