“We are excited to welcome these new faculty members who will bring their insights and expertise in their respective fields to the Culver-Stockton classrooms,” Gaither said. “We are continuously seeking the very best in academics for our students to uphold our mission and promise to set forth the next generation of leaders. These exceptional faculty members will help us achieve that.”

New faculty members in the Applied Liberal Arts & Sciences (ALAS) Division are:

• Alexander Benedict, assistant professor of biology

• Lacy Chapel, assistant professor of health sciences and athletic training

• Alexis Kubiak, lecturer of counselor education

• Robert Mevissen, assistant professor of history

• Chelsey Morrow, assistant professor of mathematics

New faculty members in the Business, Education, Law (BEL) Division are: 

• Matthew Bilgri, lecturer in business administration

• Kailee Gaither, visiting assistant professor of business

• Robin Jarvis, lecturer of business administration

New faculty members in the Fine, Applied and Literary Arts (FALA) Division are:

• Scott Arthur, assistant professor of art and curator of the Mabee Gallery

• Emily Mayne, assistant professor of English

In addition to the new instructors, C-SC has recently announced exciting program additions for the start of the upcoming academic year, including a new minor in athletic coaching and a partnership with Hannibal Regional Healthcare System for a nursing education program.

Director of Admission Eric Kniel said several factors contributed to the 7.55% increase in new undergraduate enrollment, including the ability for admission counselors to travel, strengthened relationships with area high schools, alumni and legacy relations, and an increase in transfer students from nearby schools.

91ֱ�� continues to rank among the best value colleges and recently was placed in the top ten schools for social mobility in the Midwest. For more information regarding C-SC’s rankings, visit /about/third-party-rankings/

Culver-Stockton President Dr. Lauren Schellenberger states, “91ֱ�� has long been known for its excellent preparation of students in professional fields, and our graduates are well-respected in many health-related areas. We look forward to working with Hannibal Regional Healthcare System to build a program that will provide innovative learning for future nurses while helping to alleviate the nursing shortage in the tri-state area.” CEO and President of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System, Todd Ahrens, echoes this statement, “We are honored to work with a strong institution such as Culver-Stockton to create this new program that can offer expanded opportunities to our region, increasing our nursing workforce which is certainly in high demand.”

For more information, contact Dr. Kim Gaither, Provost at 91ֱ��, at 573-288-6325 or Hannibal Regional Healthcare System at 573-629-3577.

Previously serving as the Vice President of Enrollment Management, Gaither provided oversight for all recruitment and retention-based services, as well as marketing and financial aid. A valuable asset to the college, she has helped lead the institution in various roles for more than twenty years, serving in administrative roles and also as a long-time faculty member.  Gaither is also active with the Higher Learning Commission, having served as a peer reviewer for many other colleges and universities since 2018.  Gaither said she is honored to serve in this role as the college seeks its new Provost and VPAA, “As an alumnus, I owe a lot to 91ֱ��, and I am honored to assist the College in this way as we navigate this exciting transition on ‘the Hill.’”

President-elect Schellenberger said the college will begin a national search for its next academic leader in the fall but is confident of Gaither’s ability to “sustain Culver-Stockton’s growth trajectory.” She said, “Kim is well-known for her administrative leadership on campus, her academic accomplishments, and her understanding of higher education in a global sense. With Kim’s leadership in academic affairs, we will continue to grow our programs and strengthen our offerings during this interim period.”

Gaither graduated from C-SC with a bachelor of science in business administration and finance before completing her MBA at Western Illinois University. She earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration from North Central University and specializes in financial management. A Canton native, she has been employed at Culver-Stockton since 2003.

Each semester at C-SC, students enrolled in at least 12 credit hours who have earned a minimum of 3.2-grade point average are celebrated for their academic success. Courses offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory or pass/fail basis do not count toward graded credit for including this recognition.

The President’s List is the most prestigious ranking for academic achievement, where 131 students earned a 4.0 GPA for the spring 2023 semester. The largest group of students recognized was the Provost’s List, with 160 students earning the Provost’s List Recognition, earning between 3.5 and 3.99 GPA during the spring 2023 semester. The Honor Roll List recognized 89 students who completed the spring semester with a 3.2 to 3.49 GPA. 91ֱ�� has released a complete list of names by recognition type, available for viewing at culver.edu.

• A student was enrolled in and completed at least 12 semester hours and earned a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 or higher
• Courses offered on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory or pass/fail basis do not count toward graded credit.

Spring 2023 President’s List at 91ֱ��

Rilee Allen, Davenport, IA
Andrea Altiser, Hannibal, MO
Jessica Andrews, Pleasant Plains, IL
Josie Bauer, Old Monroe, MO
Haley Beck, Windsor, IL
Gabby Beffa, Festus, MO
Alexander Berck, Petersburg, IL
Jaden Bethel, Kahoka, MO
Craig Bland, Hudson, IL
Lauren Bloom, Rochester, IL
Jordan Bolte, Macomb, IL
Tomas Borer, Santa Fe, FO
Gabriele Brooks, Donnellson, IA
Angelina Brown, Olympia, WA
Trinity Burton, LaHarpe, IL
Lauryn Campbell, Quincy, IL
Zhane Cariglia, Maywood, MO
Malia Carmack, Glasgow, MO
Alayna Chandler-Gutierrez, Valley Center, CA
Kinley Charlton, Bowling Green, MO
Sean Cleary, Barrington, IL
Britina Condren, Keokuk, IA
Abbey Conner, Springfield, IL
Cade Coon, Groveland, IL
Madison Covey, Beloit, WI
Katie Cowan, Quincy, IL
Noah Crenshaw, Canton, MO
Kierstin Darr, Smithville, MO
Quinton DeBoer, Quincy, IL
Brianna Dinnon, Rock Island, IL
Haley Dotson, Quincy, IL
Noah Dykzeul, Versailles, MO
Kyla Ellis, O Fallon, IL
Nick Erling, Tulare, CA
Adriana Farrell, Mount Vernon, MO
Katelyn Felt, Waukee, IA
Anthony Flores, Ogden, UT
Payton Flowers, Edwardsville, IL
Morgan Frankenhoff, Quincy, IL
Kino Garcia, Shorewood, IL
Malachi Gnade, Old Monroe, MO
Hunter Goehl, LaGrange, MO
Mateo Gonzalez, Amarillo, TX
Kenzie Guilfoyle, Canton, MO
Emma Hackett, Buffalo, MO
Ava Hammons, Blue Springs, MO
Veiauna Herman, Springfield, IL
Rommarrus Hinson, Orlando, FL
Adam Homeyer, New Haven, MO
Hannah Howell, Loraine, IL
Tristan Howell, Montrose, IA
Aleassa Hruska, Atlanta, MO
Melanie Hubbs, Montreal, MO
Hunter Huddle, Arvada, CO
Keaton Hull, Quincy, IL
Rachel Iacobellis, Anaheim, CA
Kirstin Jannin, Perryville, MO
Patrick Kelly, Holmen, WI
Lucas Kim, Buenos Aires, FO
Claudia King, St. Charles, MO
Noah Klauser, Quincy, IL
Logan Knapp, O’Fallon, MO
Zander Knoverek, Quincy, IL
Victorya Knoverek, Quincy, IL
Joseph Kroeck, Bowling Green, MO
Alexis Landwehr, Quincy, IL
Shannon Lay, Knox City, MO
Lori Leathers, Cairo, MO
Autumn Lesher, Eureka, MO
McKenna Little, Quincy, IL
Kayla Livesay, Mt Sterling, IA
Christian Logue, Glen Carbon, IL
Tara Mackey, Rosemont, IL
Drew Mallett, La Grange, MO
Eva Manuel, Versailles, MO
Blanca Martino, Lugagnano Val D’Arda, FO
Hannah Matrisch, Rochester, IL
Madison McClain, Quincy, IL
Faith McCoskey, Pittsboro, IN
Isabella Mitchell, Hannibal, MO
Ryan Moore, Glen Iris, FO
Andrew Myers, Lewistown, MO
Mackenzie O’Brien, Kahoka, MO
Avery Oetting, Hallsville, MO
Bella Olson, Kansas City, MO
Shannon O’Neil, Liberty, IL
Kiana Ortiz, Tucson, AZ
Ryan Osso, Orange, CA
Tim-Luca Ott, Wollstein, FO
Sydney Powell, South Holland, IL
Caden Power, Palmyra, MO
Rachel Preston, Taylor Ridge, IL
Madi Pruitt, Bowling Green, MO
William Queen, Canton, MO
Emily Radkins, Quincy, IL
Madison Ramey, Palmyra, MO
Elaysia Rasmussen, Chula Vista, CA
Shelby Reed, Quincy, IL
Ruben Reinertsen, Lincoln, FO
Bella Roberts, Warrenton, MO
Emma Roseberry, Wentzville, MO
Melanie Sanchez, Loma Linda, CA
Kelsie Schieppe, O Fallon, IL
Samantha Smith, Middletown, MO
Arysta Snyder, Rutledge, MO
Shelby Starnes, Quincy, IL
Delaney Straus, Philadelphia, MO
Brooke Sullivan, Palmyra, MO
Julia Svegin, Anneloev, FO
Houston Swan, Carthage, IN
Alice Talcott, Keokuk, IA
Braden Taylor, Lee’s Summit, MO
Clayton Thomas, Centralia, MO
Alle Thompson, Des Moines, IA
Blake Thompson, Wentzville, MO
Cody Thorne, St. Charles, MO
Jacob Todd, Fort Worth, TX
Payton Todd, Millstadt, IL
Maggie Tuxhorn, Rochester, IL
Carson Vandello, Marengo, IL
Noel Vanderbol, Quincy, IL
Esteban Velez, Carolina, PR
Sopheea Vomund, St.Louis, MO
Abbey Ward, Hannibal, MO
Morgan Ward, St. Charles, MO
Braeden Wenneker, LaBelle, MO
Cassie Williams, Sikeston, MO
Mallory Williams, Farber, MO
Mackenzie Wilson, New Haven, MO
Josh Wittler, Quincy, IL
Taylor Worthey, Paola, KS
Morgan Zavoral, Mokena, IL

Spring 2023 Provost’s List at 91ֱ��

Marissa Abell, Ewing, MO
Ze’Shaun Adams, Tamuning, GU
Kyle Amburgey, Valrico, FL
Rosa Anguiano, Topeka, KS
Gian Arroyo, Manati, PR
Madison Austin, Bolivar, MO
Zay Bailey, Anchorage, AK
Chloe Bannerman, Nolensville, TN
Kennedi Barber, Elsberry, MO
Adam Baxter, Hannibal, MO
Brandi Beckett, Hannibal, MO
Corbin Bell, Knox City, MO
Marlon Bender, Valley Center, CA
Kaitlyn Beth, Quincy, IL
Kamryn Biggs, Itasca, TX
Erin Bodine, Wentzville, MO
Ethan Boulanger, Coconut Creek, FL
Delainey Bradshaw, Coal Valley, IL
Ashleigh Brawley, Princeville, IL
Ben Brookshire, Hartsburg, MO
Connor Brown, Maywood, MO
Gabe Brown, Olympia, WA
Marcus Brown, Maricopa, AZ
Jacob Caldwell, New London, MO
Peyton Campbell, Point Pleasant, WV
Jared Christian, Plainville, IL
Brad Collins, Anabel, MO
Brandi Compton, Potosi, MO
Gabe Cox, Winchester, IL
Kyndall Crim, Quincy, IL
Shelby Daniels, Macomb, IL
Jackson Day, Spokane, WA
Mallory Deming, Quincy, IL
Crystal DeOrnellas, Keokuk, IA
Benjamin Doncel, Buenos Aires, FO
Abby Done, St. Peters, MO
Brooke Donley, Perris, CA
Brianna Dunn, Wentzville, MO
Megan Eaton, Macon, MO
Bri Eissman, Wildwood, MO
Isaac Ellison, Canton, MO
Adam Fowler, Rickmansworth, FO
Serena Fredman, Bevier, MO
Mackenzie Frizzell, Maple Ridge, FO
Miguel Fuentes, Valley Center, CA
Kaden Fugate, Columbia, MO
Sean Gadbois, Tomah, WI
Gonzo Garcia, Roswell, NM
Zayne Gaus, Ewing, MO
Jack Gibson, Northampton, FO
Nicolas Goebert, Werl, FO
Myah Gray, Warsaw, IL
Selina Guzman, Springfield, IL
Kaydence Haag, Decatur, IL
Nicki Hendren, Palmyra, MO
David Hernandez, Bakersfield, CA
Onterious Hill, Fort Riley, KS
Sam Hirner, Palmyra, MO
Olivia Hopp, Toulon, IL
Wyatt Houseworth, Curryville, MO
Mason Humphrey, Bowling Green, MO
Kat Hunt, Williamsfield, IL
Taylor Hunt, Preston, MO
Hannah Husted, Stoutland, MO
Rowdy Jackson, Canton, MO
Malia January, Spring Hill, KS
Nick Jenkins, Quincy, IL
Ivy Johnson, Bowling Green, MO
Cody Jones, Geneva, AL
Cj Joyner, Live Oak, FL
Brian Komo, Union, MO
Mckenzie Lagle, Macon, MO
Josie Landrum, Ironton, MO
Mckenzie Lathrom, New London, MO
Grace Lauman, High Ridge, MO
Hailey Laurich, Quincy, IL
Brooke Lawson, Hannibal, MO
Rylee Loftus, Lenexa, KS
Claire Logan, Quincy, IL
Anaya Lopez, Lauderhill, FL
Matias Madaria, Buenos Aires, FO
Chandra Maggi, St Peters, MO
Viking Martin, Argyle, TX
Renae Martin, Perry, IL
Kyleigh Maryas, Maryland Hts, MO
Logan McClain, Sedalia, MO
Lexi McClure, Metamora, IL
Jacob McGhee, Centerton, AR
Kaylee McVeigh, Taylor, MO
Blayde Meany, Ewing, MO
Davin Meier, Camp Point, IL
Connor Melendez, Baring, MO
Jenna Meredith, Ewing, MO
Kayla Merryman, Nebo, IL
Maria Messer, Harrisonville, MO
David Miller, Lockport, NY
Jacob Morris, Calverton Park, MO
Ethan Nelson, Luray, MO
Josh Nelson, Nazareth, PA
Mckayla Nevarez, Corona, CA
Baylee Northington, Macon, MO
Jase Orndorff, Leesburg, GA
Aaliyah Ortiz, Tucson, AZ
Will Owen, New London, MO
Haley Parker, House Springs, MO
Natalie Parker, Sikeston, MO
Orenda Pearl, Canton, MO
Sabastion Pearson, LaBelle, MO
Donovan Prost, Quincy, IL
Martin Aimar Quijada Madrid, Panama, FO
E’rmoni Redden, Saint Charles, MO
Audra Regan, Canton, MO
Gracie Rehmert, Belle, MO
Ashley Rex, Tipton, MO
Makinlee Richardson, Kansas City, MO
Hayden Roberts, Lomax, IL
Chris Rogers, Lithonia, GA
Josia Romero, Henderson, CO
Marieme Sall, Hazelwood, MO
Giovani Sapien, Winnemucca, NV
Anna Sapp, Independence, MO
Jasmine Saunders, Keokuk, IA
Alli Schattschneider, Springfield, IL
Emily Schaumburg, Hillsboro, MO
Keri Schindler, New London, MO
Charlie Schmidt, Foristell, MO
Ali Scott, Kansas City, MO
Chrissy Severs, St Charles, MO
Cloe Shaw, Ottumwa, IA
Ande Sherman, Bowling Green, MO
Jasmine Simpson, Naperville, IL
Brianna Small, Akron, IN
Emma Smith, Saint Louis, MO
Savannah Stauffer, Edwardsville, IL
Jada Summers, Monroe City, MO
Nya Taylor, Rockford, IL
Jacob Tharp, Ballwin, MO
Danarria Thomas, Sheridan, TX
Jacob Thomas, Atlanta, IL
Brylee Throgmorton, Marion, IL
Samiara Timmons, Wichita Falls, TX
Ellie Urbanski, Darien, IL
Michael Velasco, Corona, CA
Jillian Vervynck, Overland Park, KS
Mason Vicary, Marquette Heights, IL
Joshua Villarino, Seattle, WA
Connor Watts, Houston, TX
Grant Watts, Spring, TX
Ashlie Weaver, Canton, MO
Katelyn Webb, Benton, MO
Samuel Wells, Wright City, MO
Olivia Wenneker, Maywood, MO
Ben Wheeler, Kirksville, MO
Tanner Whitfield, Shipman, IL
Ellie Wiehardt, Granite City, IL
Ethan Wilkinson-Felgate, Johannesburg, FO
Kimberly Williams, Las Vegas, NV
Reco Williams, Bessemer, AL
Lucy Williamson, Springfield, MO
Chloe Wright, Canton, MO
Karsen Youngerman, Palmyra, MO

Spring 2023 Honor’s List at 91ֱ��

Damarai Allison, Hannibal, MO
Jaison Andujar, West Babylon, NY
Brandon Aragon, Thornton, CO
Connor Arrowood, Lake Ozark, MO
Parsa Asadpoor, Frankfurt am Main, FO
Nevaiah Bell-Tenner, Mount Pleasant, WI
Bailey Berry, Roodhouse, IL
Klaudia Blaszczyk, Warsaw, FO
Cameron Bringer, Monticello, MO
Morgan Broadwell, Carthage, IL
Logan Candelaria, Colorado Springs, CO
Aaron Chappelear, Toccoa, GA
Demarion Cobb, Racine, WI
Hope Conners, Maywood, MO
Daniel Corbin, Westley Chapel, FL
Kok Daw, Salt Lake City, UT
Gabriela De Jesus Colon, Aguirre, PR
Ryan Dempsey, Bonne Terre, MO
Megan Diehl, Chillicothe, OH
Kenzie Dishman, Mexico, MO
Noah Dukes, Brent, AL
Patrick Ellison, Canton, MO
Kendall Fowler, Birmingham, AL
Manuel Gavina, Rosario, FO
Sylas Giltner, New London, MO
Isaac Griffin-Akana, San Antonio, TX
Emily Grodjesk, North Henderson, IL
Jayston Grogan-Flower, Mountain Grove, MO
Austin Gutierrez, Sugar Land, TX
Rachel Haiduk, Peyton, CO
Collin Hall, Ocoee, FL
Mitchell Hammond, Land O Lakes, FL
Dee Harris, Houma, LA
Carondis Harris-Anderson, Waterloo, IA
Anthony Havens, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Allie Hayden, Kahoka, MO
Max Hays, Monroe City, MO
Marquis Hernandez, Denver, CO
Keaton Hohenstein, Taylorville, IL
Allie Hull, Hannibal, MO
Carlee Hummel, Pittsburgh, PA
Sonny Jenkins, Sarasota, FL
Joseph Johnston, Phoenix, AZ
Kannon Kirk, Virden, IL
Zoey Kiser, Macon, MO
Seth Larson, Columbia, MO
Addison Lay, Lewistown, MO
Clay LaZear, Bowling Green, MO
Alexie Little, Iowa City, IA
Nathan Lopez, Plainfield, IL
Jared Marty, Cambridge, WI
Haylee McGinty, Quincy, IL
Braden McLaughlin, Winchester, IL
Christina McSorley, Canton, MO
Elijah Mead, Durham, MO
Tyrese Miller, Chicago, IL
Jessica Mock, Quincy, IL
Danielle Morgan, Brookfield, IL
Adam Naim, Wednesbury, FO
Kayla Nelson, Frankfort, IL
Amber Nixon, Golden, IL
Rylee Nolan, Vail, AZ
Slayton Ochoa, Wichita Falls, TX
Bailey Orsette, Lapeer, MI
Cherokee Pendergrass, Shannon, IL
Mason Perry, Monument, CO
Ian Pittman, Queen City, MO
Kaleigh Poe, Heath, TX
Rylan Poole, Pleasant Hill, IA
Drew Posson, Lee’s Summit, MO
Cameron Prenter, Ponte Vedra, FL
Hayden Pugh, Independence, MO
Natalie Rabbitt, St Louis, MO
Trinity Register, Harrisonville, MO
Renee Roth, Parkville, MO
Penny Ruiz, Hickory Hills, IL
Alison Sadler, Rochester, IL
Janeigha Stutesman, Spring Creek, NV
Trenton Taylor, Mounds View, MN
Lexi Tekell, Beaufort, MO
Morgan Turnbull, Center, MO
Kalista VanDerAa, Queen City, MO
Jake Walker, St. Louis, MO
Garrett Walther, Canton, MO
Asher Weinberg, Kirkwood, MO
Emily Williams, Wright City, MO
Frentress Williams, Poplar Bluff, MO
Ryan Yabi, Carol Stream, IL
Jordan Yarbrough, Griffin, GA
Remington Yates, Canton, MO

“91ֱ�� is a place where students of promise experience transformational growth through a distinctive curriculum and outstanding opportunities for student leadership and engagement.  This institution has changed students’ lives for the better for the past 170 years, and it is my honor to lead the College as we further our mission,” Schellenberger says.

Chair Ron Leftwich ‘64 and  the board of trustees announced, “We are proud to elect Dr. Schellenberger to the role of president.” Leftwich said, “Dr. Schellenberger has displayed exceptional leadership and academic knowledge in her fifteen years with the College and has shown she will be the next great president of C-SC.”

Schellenberger began her career at C-SC as an Assistant Professor of Biology while completing her Ph.D. in Biology Education at Purdue University; she has extensive experience in research, teaching, and industry. Administratively, Schellenberger has served the College in executive leadership roles since 2018 and most recently as a chief academic officer in the position of provost. A natural leader, Schellenberger has served on and chaired countless committees since joining C-SC.

H.B. Turner ’79, incoming board chair, said, “As we celebrate the 170th year of Culver-Stockton, we look forward to Dr. Schellenberger leading our college into the future. Her in-depth knowledge of Culver-Stockton gives her a head start in developing plans for success.”

Schellenberger will succeed Douglas B. Palmer, who served as C-SC’s 27th president from July 2020-June 2023. Palmer announced in March he accepted the presidency at Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan.

Schellenberger and her husband, Steven, reside in Canton, along with their two sons.

The college will hold a press conference on Thursday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m. in the Johnson-Turner IDEA Center, where Schellenberger will provide remarks and respond to questions pertaining to the presidency. A formal inauguration will be planned for a later date.

“As the first institution west of the Mississippi River to be chartered for co-education, C-SC has been an innovator in higher education since the very beginning,” Schellenberger said. “I am proud to lead this forward-thinking campus community, whose focus on transferable skills and experiential learning make our graduates uniquely and supremely prepared for a dynamic world.”

The 38th Annual Educational (EDU) Advertising Awards announced winners this week, which included a Silver Award for 91ֱ��. Their piece “Junior Fidget Mailer” competed in the Direct Mail category and was one of 271 silver awards presented. The EDU Awards are the largest advertising awards in the country and included over 2,000 entries this year. Judges comprised a national panel of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, and marketing and advertising professionals. A complete list of winners can be found at

Both award-winning pieces were designed for college admission and recruitment purposes, and the team said these pieces were rewarding to create. “We work very closely with the admissions office, and it is our goal for the tangible pieces to represent the hands-on learning experience that takes place every day at 91ֱ��,” Alyssa Hummel, Director of Communications and Marketing, said. “We are incredibly proud of these awards because they represent a team approach to marketing collateral that is created in-house. We look forward to further developing the outstanding marketing efforts that represent C-SC!”

The marketing team at C-SC is led by Alyssa Hummel, with creative design provided by Cheyenne Blackorby ’17, Senior Multimedia Designer, and Jayla Heindselman, Graphic Designer. Dr. Kim Gaither, Vice President of Enrollment Management, oversees the staff.