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September 25, 2026
Publishing
Research Articles
Dr. Bonjun Koo
Dr. Bonjun Koo, professor of environmental science: Soil organic matter controls biochar-oil cake effects on inorganic nitrogen availability and mineralization kinetics in volcanic ash soils. Applied Biological Chemistry (Sept. 11).
Dr. Philip Breitenbucher, associate professor of social work, Dr. Jerri Middleton, associate professor of social work, Dr. Russ Bermejo, assistant professor of social work, and Dr. Ed Garrett, professor of sport and performance psychology: Ethical integration of religion and spirituality in sport social work practicum education: Outcomes of a field instructor training initiative. Sport Social Work Journal (Sept. 15).
Books
Dr. Lizbeth Gaona
Dr. Lizbeth Gaona, associate professor of social work: Integrating diversity into DBT: Dialectical principles and clinical applications. Guilford Press (June 17).
Articles
Dr. Mark Kling
Dr. Mark Kling, professor of criminal justice: FUSUS: Using technology to build public-safety partnerships with businesses. PA Times (Sept. 4).
Presentations
Dr. Chris Morgan
Dr. Chris Morgan, dean of the School of Christian Ministries: Faith, learning, and Christian worldview formation. International Alliance for Christian Education Faculty Development Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, on May 20.
Dr. Virgo Handojo
Dr. Virgo Handojo, professor of psychology: poster Faith, family and flourishing: A structural equation model of religiosity, parental support, self-efficacy and well-being among Indonesian Christians in Indonesia and the US. 2026 APS Annual Convention in Barcelona, Spain, on May 20. Handojo also presented Gottman’s method couples therapy. National Special Colloquium of AP2TPI in Bandung, Indonesia, on July 22.
Dr. jiliang Li
Dr. Jiliang Li, assistant professor of civil engineering: poster Introducing a simple general and powerful ratio property. 2026 ASEE Zone IV Conference at Cal Poly Pomona on April 16-18.
Dr. Mary Ann Pearson
Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, professor of communication and leadership: Developing Leadership Capacity in Generation Z. Virtually at the HR Tennessee Conference and Exposition on Sept. 16.
Dr. Mary Ann Pearson, professor of communication and leadership, and Dr. Elaine Ahumada, professor of public administration: The lived experience of the emotionally intelligent dissertation journey. CCCU Doctoral Education Conference at George Fox University in Portland, Oregon, on Sept. 18.
Making an Impact
CBU continues to be blessed with generous donors — alumni, parents, friends, foundations, faculty, staff and others. University Advancement is pleased to announce the following gifts and gift commitments from generous friends of Lancer Nation given during July and August 2026.
- $400,000 estate gift commitment to an existing Collinsworth School of Performing Arts Endowed Scholarship fund
- $52,048 estate gift to an existing University Endowment Fund
- $50,000 gift to men’s water polo
- $45,000 gift to an existing funded scholarship
- $40,000 gift commitment to men’s basketball
- $30,000 gift to the Collinsworth School of Performing Arts Dean’s Excellence Fund
- $30,000 gift-in-kind to the College of Health Sciences
- $25,000 gift to an existing Double Major Endowed Scholarship fund (School of Christian Ministries)
- $25,000 gift to an existing Double Major Endowed Scholarship fund (College of Behavioral and Social Sciences)
- $24,000 gift commitment to Athletics’ Excellence Fund
- $18,900 gift commitment to an existing endowed scholarship Fund
- $12,000 gift to The Center for Career and Professional Development
- $10,000 gift commitment to an existing endowed scholarship fund
- $10,000 gift to men’s basketball
Personal Milestones
Elizabeth Anna Buege
Bradley Buege, assistant director of online systems, and his wife, Gina Buege (’18), welcomed a daughter on Sept. 4. Elizabeth Anna Buege weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces.
Personnel Changes
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