Vice President for University Advancement & Athletics
Christa
Jenkins
Associate Vice President
Roger
Alexander
Director of Development
Eric
Bryant
Director of Development
Colleen
Mitchell
Annual Giving Manager
Pete
Brumbaugh
Executive Director of University Communications & Alumni Engagement
Casey
McDorman
Director of Events & Conference Services
Dr. Abby Hodges
Vice President for Academic Affairs
PhD; Organic Chemistry, Yale University MS; Organic Chemistry, Yale University BS; Chemistry, Denison University
Dr. Hodges began her career in higher education at Azusa Pacific University as a chemistry professor from 2008 to 2014. She then moved to MNU where she taught and in 2018 was appointed Chair of the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. From 2022-2023, before accepting the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Hodges was the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Dr. Hodges’ career research has focused on protein folding and protein engineering, and she has mentored over twenty students in these research projects. She has also furthered the MNU first-year experience program and chaired the General Education committee for five years. Dr. Hodges was recognized as the MNU Faculty of the Year in 2021.
Dr. Hodges lives in Olathe with her husband Ryan and two boys.
