Embrace a servant leadership mindset to solve problems, build effective teams, and make a life in the world of business and digital communications.
Develop vital business skills as a leader in the context of Christian moral values and ethical decision-making. Propel your future career with helpful networking opportunities through our chapter of Delta Mu Delta and the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Service learning and class projects also provide you with essential experience that employers value.
Concern about paying back student loans is common. That’s why we provide the Pioneer Pledge, our loan repayment assistance program. If your income is modest after graduation, Pioneer Pledge assists with your educational loan repayments. Learn more on our financial aid pages.
Find the business program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.
Your adviser will work with you to ensure that you take the required prerequisite courses to qualify for this program.
For additional information, contact Leigh Kreshel at lakreshel@mnu.edu
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.