At the Leading Edge
The Work of Our Faculty
From the Provost
This edition of At the Leading Edge is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of Cal Lutheran faculty from June
2025 through May 2026. It includes conference presentations, journal articles, books,
grants, exhibitions, performances, creative projects, awards and appointments.
The quality of work by Cal Lutheran faculty members — from theatre and music performances
and artistic exhibitions, to an array of conference presentations and journal articles
— continues to be impressive. I invite you to read through our At the Leading Edge digital publication to see for yourself the range of successes achieved by Cal Lutheran’s
faculty in 2025-2026.
Leanne Neilson, PsyD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
2026 President's Award for Teaching Excellence
Schannae Lucas, PhD
Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
Chair, Criminology and Criminal Justice Department
BS, University of California, Irvine
MA, PhD, Washington State University
A tenured professor and chair of the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department, Lucas is recognized for creating educational experiences that connect academic study with direct engagement in the criminal justice system.
Provost Distinguished Scholar Award
Katherine “Kate” M. Hoffmann, PhD
Professor, Katherine “Kate” M. Hoffmann
A professor with expertise in analytical chemistry, biochemistry and general chemistry, Kate Hoffmann is recognized for her outstanding scholarly achievement and continued success in securing competitive external funding. Read more
