Dr. Stephanie Bryan, an adjunct professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, has published a manuscript in the Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The study explores gratitude as a practice that can enhance health and human functioning. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Bryan has authored a children’s book on gratitude.
Dr. Elias Hajj Chahine, professor and chair of pharmacy practice, presented research titled “Real-World Outcomes of Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine in Older People with HIV” at the ASCP Annual Meeting in San Diego. His poster received a Top Poster Award.
Dr. Paul Copan, professor of philosophy and ethics, moderated the Deification Study Group panel at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting in Boston from November 17 to 19, 2025. According to the university, his role contributed to scholarly dialogue on theological perspectives.
Dr. Wanjiru Gitau, assistant professor of practical theology and world Christianity, took part in a panel discussion at the World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly held in Seoul, South Korea from October 27 to 31, 2025. Her participation helped shape global conversations about faith and culture.
Jin Hanley, associate professor and chair of dance, led the Global Dance Immersion program in Korea. She established a new partnership with the city of A-san and coordinated an exchange with Hanyang University ERICA. Hanley also arranged classes with local teachers and companies, received a Certificate of Commendation from A-san city officials, and presented at the National Dance Education Organization Conference.
Stella Almblade, adjunct professor of dance, joined Hanley to teach musical theatre courses at Hanyang University ERICA as part of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s growing international dance collaboration. Her involvement supported ongoing academic exchanges between institutions.
Sean Radford, assistant professor of commercial music, was awarded the Faculty Fellows Award by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation and The College Music Society for his contributions to student engagement. He will be recognized at the 2026 NAMM Show.
Dr. Gregory Rummo, lecturer of chemistry, published a review article titled “The Case for a Creator, Backed by Science” in Minding the Campus on November 5, 2025. The piece discusses Michel-Yves Bollore’s and Olivier Bonnassies’ book “God, the Science, the Evidence.”
Dr. Brian Shockey serves as assistant professor of ministry and director of the Accelerated Ministry Program. He contributed a chapter called “The Curious Case of Holiness in the Historical Books” to “Holiness in the Old Testament: A Textual and Thematic Analysis,” which was published by Kregel Academic on October 28, 2025.
Dr. Austin Stevenson published an article titled “Christian Vaccine Hesitancy: The Church Between Science and State” in Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science on November 6, 2025.
Dr. Jackie Yong presented his paper “Identity in Repertoire: The Psychology and Pedagogy of Recital Programming Redefining Latin American Concert Music: Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances” at several conferences this year including UCSI Piano Pedagogy Conference in Kuala Lumpur; Florida State Music Teachers Association Conference; and College Music Society National Conference.
