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Meet Dr. Donovan Ross

"Because of this, God raised him up to the heights of heaven and gave him a name that is above every other name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT)

Dr. Donovan Ross serves as an Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at the Frank S. Goner School of Professional Studies.

Donovan earned a Bachelor of Science in Health from Sam Houston State University while minoring in Kinesiology. He then earned his Master’s in Exercise Science from Sam Houston State University and a Ph.D. in Health Promotion from the University of Kentucky. Donovan is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Health Promotion at Morehead State University. While at MSU Donovan taught classes in Health Promotion and Exercise Science, as well as serving on various committees. He also served the department through student advising and participation in department outreach events.

Donovan enjoys serving in several areas of ministry, including youth and children’s ministries, recreation events, and church-wide outreach activities. He has led Upward Basketball summer camps in his home church since 2013, as well as served on mission trips to Kyrgyzstan, Ecuador, Memphis, Arlington, New York City, and New Orleans. Donovan has been able to incorporate these experiences into his teaching, creating opportunities to further share his faith with students.