Emeriti Faculty

These esteemed professors have retired after distinguished careers of teaching, research and service to the university community. Their lasting impact continues to shape our the UMKC Conservatory. We proudly recognize these individuals for their enduring contributions and the legacy of excellence they leave behind.

Faculty Listing

Dean's Office

Nancy Cochran
Professor Emerita

John Leisenring
Professor Emeritus

Timothy Timmons
Professor Emeritus

William Everett
Curators' Distinguished Professor Emeritus

Ewald Ehly
Professor Emeritus

Linda Ross-Happy
Associate Professor Emerita

Music

Robert Olson
Professor Emeritus

Inci Paige
Professor Emerita

Olga Ackerly
Associate Professor Emerita

James Mobberley
Curators' Professor Emeritus

Robert Weirich
Professor Emeritus

Robert McIntyre
Professor Emeritus

Robert Groene
Associate Professor Emeritus

Keith Benjamin
Professor Emeritus

Joan Sommers
Professor Emerita

Gustavo Halley
Associate Professor Emeritus

Robert Watson
Professor Emeritus

Ruth Rich
Professor Emerita

Wanda Lathom-Radocy
Professor Emerita

Alexander Hamilton
Associate Professor Emeritus

Dance

Mary Henry
Professor Emerita

Paula Weber
Professor Emerita

Gary Abbott
Professor Emeritus

Theatre

Victor Tan
Professor Emeritus

John Ezell
Professor Emeritus

Felicia Londre
Curators' Distinguished Professor Emerita

Douglas Taylor
Professor Emeritus

Vincent Scassellati
Associate Professor Emeritus