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# Faculty | Kakos School of Arts and Sciences

Kakos School of Arts and Sciences

##  Faculty 

Explore the faculty of Manhattan University's Kakos School of Arts and Sciences, a community of scholar-teachers in Riverdale, NY who guide students through liberal arts, sciences, and education programs. From published researchers to practicing professionals, our faculty deliver small-class instruction, individualized mentorship, and the interdisciplinary perspective that defines a Kakos education.

 

  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/525516.jpg)  [Sabrin Abedin](/directory/sabrin.abedin)Adjunct

Graduate Counseling, Leadership & Education

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/569163.jpg)  [James Abel](/directory/james.abel)Administrative Assistant

School of Liberal Arts

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/456443.jpg)  [Arafat Abu Mallouh](/directory/arafat.abu-mallouh)Associate Professor

Computer Science

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/536451.jpg)  [Duha Abuhishmeh](/directory/duha.abuhishmeh)Adjunct

Chemistry & Biochemistry

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/514259.jpg)  [Alexander Adesman](/directory/alexander.adesman)Visiting Assistant Professor

Computer Science

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/368837.jpg)  [Mehnaz Afridi](/directory/mehnaz.afridi)Professor

Religious Studies

Director/HGI

Religious Studies

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/390729.jpg)  [Kevin Ahern](/directory/kevin.ahern)Professor

Religious Studies

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/382836.jpg)  [Hani Ahmar](/directory/hani.ahmar)Adjunct

Mathematics

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/423769.jpg)  [Igor Aizenberg](/directory/igor.aizenberg)Professor

Computer Science

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/523739.jpg)  [Maria Beatriz Alvarez](/directory/maria-beatriz.alvarez)Adjunct

Counseling and Therapy

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/427636.jpg)  [Arshia Anwer](/directory/arshia.anwer)Associate Professor

Communication

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/549931.jpg)  [Urvashi Arora](/directory/urvashi.arora)Visiting Assistant Professor

Mathematics

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/382773.jpg)  [Ruben Avetisyan](/directory/ruben.avetisyan)Adjunct

Mathematics

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/391673.jpg)  [Roksana Badruddoja](/directory/roksana.badruddoja)Professor

Sociology

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/528481.jpg)  [Akeem Baird](/directory/akeem.baird)Athletic Liaison – Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Therapy

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/549543.jpg)  [Lucas Ballestin](/directory/lucas.ballestin)Adjunct

Philosophy

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/334099.jpg)  [Br. Charles Barbush, FSC](/directory/charles.barbush)Adjunct

Education

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/205116.jpg)  [Robert Barrows](/directory/robert.barrows)Adjunct

Political Science

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/319781.jpg)  [Andrew Bauer](/directory/andrew.bauer)Director for Performing Arts

Student Engagement

Director - Singers

Student Engagement

Adjunct

Department of Music and Theater

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/286425.jpg)  [James Behr](/directory/james.behr)Adjunct

Department of Music and Theater

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/310555.jpg)  [Michelle Bell](/directory/michelle.bell)Adjunct

Graduate Counseling, Leadership & Education

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/504625.jpg)  [Claudia Beneduce](/directory/claudia.beneduce)Adjunct

Modern Languages & Literatures

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/529394.jpg)  [Crystal Benitez](/directory/crystal.benitez)Coordinator of Digital Media Technology

Art History and Digital Media Art

Adjunct

Art History and Digital Media Art

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/52826.jpg)  [Br. Robert Berger, FSC](/directory/brrobert.berger)Associate Professor

Religious Studies

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  ![](/sites/default/files/profile-pictures/377998.jpg)  [Braily Bernaber](/directory/braily.bernaber)Adjunct

Kinesiology

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