Rate My Professor Debra Thornton

Thornton plays a significant role in student mentorship and scholarly publishing at UVU. She serves as Faculty Advisor for the Journal of International Security and Strategic Studies, published by the Center for National Security Studies. Additionally, she acts as Consulting Editor for Crescat Scientia, the annual journal of the Department of History and Political Science. Her editing expertise has supported numerous student-led publications, including Essais, an undergraduate journal of literary criticism; Untold; Touchstones: UVU's Journal of Literature and Art; and contributions to the Journal of Student Leadership. Thornton's guidance in editing classes has empowered students to produce high-quality academic work. In 2004, she was honored with the HASS Outstanding Faculty Member award by the UVU Alumni Association on April 29, recognizing her exceptional contributions to teaching and student development within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.