2021 to 2022 Lionhearted Leaders

They teach. They mentor. They impact.

And they bring a wealth of experience, engagement (and fun!) to the classroom. Each department picked one faculty member who has been outstanding over the 2021-22 academic year.

Meet our featured 2021-22 Lionhearted Leaders below!

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J. Curtis Creighton

Professor of Biological Sciences

I really like all things outdoors. I like to hike, watch birds, hunt and fish to name a few outdoor activities that I particularly enjoy. I also enjoy working out – whether outside or in a gym.

Dr. Creighton says working with students in his lab has been the most satisfying thing he has done as a professor. During the past 20+ years, he has graduated 11 MS thesis students and two Ph.D. students, and worked with a number of undergraduate and non-thesis graduate students. “These students have left my lab and later become doctors, veterinarians, physician assistants, optometrists, dentists, pharmacists, college professors, researchers, teachers and more. That makes me feel good!” Dr. Creighton feels his work on the PNW Faculty Research Board helps promote research on campus and gives students important hands-on experience.

Meet Professor Creighton

Congratulations to All the Honorees!