Nancy B. Moody, A.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., served 2009- 2017 Nancy Burch Moody received her associate and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University, her masters of science degree in nursing from Texas Woman’s University (Houston Campus), and a Doctor of Science in Nursing and subsequently her Ph.D. from the University of Alabama School […]

Russell Nichols, A.B., Ph.D. (Interim President), served 2007- 2009 Russell “Rusty” Nichols earned his A.B. degree from Wabash College and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.  Hillsdale College honored Nichols with an Honorary Doctor of Laws for his 12 years of service in a number of positions.  He also held administrative positions at Eastern Illinois University […]

Edward Kormondy, B.A., Ph.D. (Acting President), served 2007 Edward Kormondy graduated from Tusculum College in 1950 with a B.A. degree.  At the time of his presidency, Kormondy had retired from his position as University President and Chancellor Emeritus for University of Hawaii at Hilo.  Kormondy also served as Interim President of the University of West […]

Angelo Volpe, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Acting President), served 2007 Angelo Volpe grew up in New York City and received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Brooklyn College.  He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Organic and Polymer Chemistry from the University of Maryland.  He authored thirty publications and became nationally recognized as a chemist.  Volpe […]

Dolphus E. Henry, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., served 2000- 2007 Dolphus Henry earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Roanoke College, his master’s degree in Guidance and Psychology from Radford University in Radford, Va., and his Ph.D. in Educational Research and Evaluation from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Va.  While working on his […]

Thomas J. Garland (Interim President), served 1999-2000 Thomas Garland grew up in Kingsport and Oak Ridge, Tenn.  He earned his degree from East Tennessee State University and served in the U.S. Air Force.  After his military service, he began his career in banking and served on the Boards for several East Tennessee banks.  Garland represented […]

Earl R. Mezoff, B.A., M.A., Ed.D., served 1978-1988 Earl Mezoff originated from Pennsylvania and graduated from Thiel College in Greenville, Penn. with a B.A.  He earned a M.A. in Psychology from Michigan State University and completed his D.Ed. in Higher Education from Pennsylvania State University.  He joined the navy and served in the Pacific Theater […]

Robert E. Knott, B.S., B.D., M.S., M.A., Ph.D., served 1989-2000 Robert “Bob” Knott began his educational career in 1965 by teaching Advanced Placement classes and math for R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, NC.  He received his B.S. degree from Wake Forest College and B.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Knott later earned his […]

Thomas G. Voss, Ph.D., served 1972-1978 Thomas Voss grew up in Racine, Wis.  He earned his B.A. from St. Francis College, his M.A. from Marquette University and his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.  He married Jane C. Cempura and fathered five children.  Prior to arriving at Tusculum, Voss worked as the Assistant […]

Andrew N. Cothran, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., served 1969-1972 Andrew Cothran, a native of Kreole, Miss., grew up Baptist and later became an Episcopal layman.  Cothran earned his B.A. from Baylor University, his M.A. from Columbia, and his Ph.D. in American Literature and Intellectual History from the University of Maryland in 1965.  He worked as a […]