Mark Gudgel, EdD
Director of the Environmental Sustainability Minor, Associate Professor of Education
[email protected]
Education
BA in English Education, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
MS in Theology, Grace University
EdD in Character Education, Regent University
General Background
Dr. Gudgel spent eighteen years as a high school English, Humanities, and World Religions teacher before becoming a full-time college professor at the College of Saint Mary. His research interests and many of his publications are in the areas of Holocaust and genocide studies, secondary education, viticulture, human rights, and global climate change.
Professional Affiliations & Service
Volunteerism and Community Service
Lincoln Marathon Coordinator for Athletes with Disabilities 2025-present
Fulbright Association Board Member 2024-present
Vice President 2024-2025
Omaha Performing Arts Presenters Circle Board Member 2019-present
VP of Engagement 2025-present
2nd VP of Engagement 2024-2025
vinNEBRASKA Foundation Board Member 2017-present
Board President 2021-present
Professional Memberships
Fulbright Association 2013-present
International Association of Genocide Scholars 2013-present
Association of Holocaust Organizations 2022-present
Fellowships & Awarded Positions
Fund For Teachers Research Fellowship 2022
Fulbright Association Research Grant 2019
Harvard University Summer Program in World Religions 2018
Malaika Foundation Global Scholar Fellowship 2015
Fulbright Association Distinguished Award in Teaching 2013
Yad Vashem Holocaust Studies Seminar 2010
Imperial War Museum Holocaust Fellowship 2009
CODN Polish-American Seminar 2009
US Holocaust Memorial Museum Museum Teacher Fellowship 2008