Professor, Psychology
Grant Richards
Dr. Grant Richards received a bachelor’s degree in animal science, a master’s degree in psychology, and a doctorate in educational psychology from Brigham Young University. Before joining Utah Valley University as a professor of psychology and the department chair of college success studies, he served as the director of special education programs for the Church Educational System for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, assistant professor of psychology for BYU-Idaho, and associate director of admissions for BYU. During his 29 years of service at UVU, he has developed many courses, including the Student Success course, the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People course, the Strengthening Families Program, and mediation courses. “I’ve continued at UVU well beyond retirement age because of the joy that comes to myself and my students from working together outside of the classroom in the community serving others,” Richards says. He has six children and 28 grandchildren.
Assistant Professor, Communications
Leandra Hinojosa Hernández
Dr. Leandra H. Hernández earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and radio, TV, and film from the University of St. Thomas, a master’s degree in communication and media studies from the University of Houston, and a doctorate in communication with a graduate certificate in women’s and gender studies from Texas A&M University. Her professional experience includes serving as assignments editor at CW Houston and in research associate positions at Plunkett Research and Human Capital Innovations. Her research specialties include reproductive justice, cultural competence, media ethics, and journalistic framing of Latina/o/x and women’s health contexts. Her favorite part about teaching at UVU “has been the opportunity to develop meaningful, significant, and long-lasting relationships with students.” When she is not teaching or researching, she loves visiting her family, rock climbing and hiking with her husband, Pedro, and watching true crime documentaries.
Associate Director, MFT Clinical Coordinator
Lori Duke
Lori L. Duke came to Utah Valley State College in 1998 as a single mother, completing an associate degree in individualized studies and a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, with a psychology emphasis. She began working at UVU in 1999 and became a full-time employee in 2003. She has served in many roles, including the manager of Instant Info desks, assistant director of One Stop, and an academic advisor. She is currently the associate director and clinical coordinator for the Marriage and Family Therapy program. She credits her accomplishments to the support of her mentors, who helped her navigate college and believed in her potential. The mentorship she received has inspired her to pay it forward: “I have tried to make sure every student I have worked with knows they are important to me and that I care about them and their success.” She is the proud mother of five children and eight grandchildren. She enjoys camping, spending time in nature, running, reading, and gardening”
Professor, Integrated Studies
Frederick H. White
Dr. Frederick H. White received a bachelor’s degree in Russian language and literature from the Ohio State University, a master’s degree in Slavic languages and literatures from the University of Kansas, and a doctorate in Slavic languages and literatures from the University of Southern California. Before joining Utah Valley University in 2010, he taught at Memorial University in the Department of German and Russian. In addition to his current position as professor of Russian and integrated studies, he has also served as the associate dean for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the associate vice president of engaged learning in Academic Affairs at UVU. He is the only tenure-track faculty member teaching Russian courses that explore Russian culture from 988 to the present day. White has published eight books and over 40 academic articles on Russian literature, film, and culture. He enjoys the opportunities for interdisciplinary thinking and the student-focused approach at UVU.”
Professor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Service
Associate Professor, English & Literature
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Scholarship or Creative Work
Assistant Professor, Integrated Studies
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Teaching
Administrative Assistant, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Professor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Service
Associate Professor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Scholarship or Creative Work
Assistant Professor, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Teaching
Advisor, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Professor, Philosophy & Humanities
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Service
Lecturer, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Scholarship or Creative Work
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Teaching
Program Coordinator, Integrated Studies
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Assistant Professor, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Service
Assistant Professor, Philosophy & Humanities
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Scholarship
Assistant Professor, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Teaching
Academic Advisor, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Advising
Administrative Assistant, Languages & Cultures
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Professor, Philosophy & Humanities
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Service
Assistant Professor, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Creative Work
Assistant Professor, Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Research
Advisor, History & Political Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Administrative Assistant, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Academic Advisor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Advising
Administrative Assistant, History & Political Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Professor, English & Literature
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Creative Work
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Research
Professor, Philosophy & Humanities; Director, Peace & Justice Studies Program
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Service
Academic Advisor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Advising
Assistant Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Servicek
Professor, English & Literature
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Creative Work
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Research
Communication
Dean’s Award for Excellence for Research
Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Service
Integrated Studies
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Creative Work
History & Political Science
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Advising
Communication
Dean’s Award of Excellence for Staff
Philosophy & Humanities
Dean’s Recognition Award for Scholarly Research
English & Literatures
Dean's Recognition Award for Creative Work
Behavioral Science
Dean's Recognition Award for Service
Behavioral Science
Dean's Recognition Award for Advisor Excellence
Integrated Studies
Dean's Recognition Award for Staff Excellence
English & Literature
Dean’s Recognition Award for Scholarly Research
Philosophy & Humanities
Dean’s Recognition Award for Creative Work
Behavioral Science
Dean’s Recognition Award for Service
Behavioral Science
Dean’s Recognition Award for Advisor Excellence
Integrated Studies
Dean’s Recognition Award for Staff Excellence
Philosophy & Humanities
Dean’s Recognition Award for Scholarly Research
Communication
Dean's Recognition Award for Service
English & Literature
Dean’s Recognition Award for Advisor Excellence
Languages
Dean’s Recognition Award for Staff Excellence
