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Our professors are more than instructors — they are active researchers, industry veterans, and dedicated mentors who know their students by name.

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320+
Full-Time Faculty
92%
Hold Terminal Degrees
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
40+
Countries Represented

Leaders in Their Fields

Dr. James Whitfield

Dr. James Whitfield

Dean, School of Economics & Business

Former Fortune 500 executive with 20+ years in global finance. PhD in Economics from the Wharton School. Research focuses on emerging markets and corporate strategy.

Dr. Anika Rao

Dr. Anika Rao

Professor, School of Computing & Technology

AI researcher specializing in machine learning and natural language processing. Previously at MIT CSAIL. Holds multiple patents in deep learning architectures.

Dr. Robert Chen

Dr. Robert Chen

Chair, School of Medicine

Board-certified cardiologist and medical educator. MD from Johns Hopkins. Leads clinical research in cardiovascular disease prevention and medical education innovation.

Dr. Elena Marquez

Dr. Elena Marquez

Professor, School of Natural Sciences

Environmental chemist recognized for work on ocean acidification and sustainable materials. NSF CAREER award recipient. PhD from Stanford University.

Dr. Michael Okafor

Dr. Michael Okafor

Professor, School of Engineering

Mechanical engineer specializing in renewable energy systems and sustainable design. Former NASA researcher. PhD from Georgia Tech.

Dr. Sarah Lindqvist

Dr. Sarah Lindqvist

Professor, School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Social psychologist studying decision-making and behavioral economics. Author of three books. PhD from Princeton. Frequent contributor to major media outlets.

Dr. David Park

Dr. David Park

Dean, School of Health Sciences

Public health expert with field experience in 30+ countries. Former WHO advisor. Research focuses on global health equity and health systems strengthening.

Dr. Maria Gonzalez

Dr. Maria Gonzalez

Professor, School of Agricultural Sciences

Agronomist and sustainable agriculture advocate. Developed drought-resistant crop techniques adopted across three continents. PhD from UC Davis.

Dr. William Foster

Dr. William Foster

Director, DBA Program

Scholar-practitioner in strategic leadership and organizational behavior. 30 years consulting experience with global firms. DBA from Harvard Business School.

Accessible, Approachable, Invested

At many large universities, undergraduates are taught by graduate students. At PCC, our full-time professors teach at every level — from introductory courses to doctoral seminars. They hold weekly office hours, invite students into their research labs, and take genuine interest in each student's trajectory.

Our faculty don't just teach from textbooks. They bring their current research, consulting projects, and real-world experience into the classroom, so what you learn is always relevant, always current, and always connected to the world beyond campus.

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