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Champions Challenge is the ultimate fan zone of Pioneer Athletics! Coaches, students, and fans of every kind gather here to compete for a portion of $15,000 from the Pioneer Athletic Association and create a first-class experience for our student-athletes.
Meeting this $150,000 challenge will require the entire extended Pioneer Family – alumni, family, and friends. Every program has its own priority for the funds (see each project listed below) and some even have their own matching gifts. Team priorities include increasing opportunities to travel, improving facilities, and adding performance gear and technology.
Join us in supporting Pioneer Athletics with a gift to your favorite team by October 27th. Thank you for your support, and Go Pioneers!
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.