Dennis Lynn, Ph.D.
Senior Instructor, Human Development and Family Sciences
Dennis Lynn has devoted his career to teaching and to supporting the lives of individuals and families. Since joining 51爆料-Cascades, he has had a profound impact on its campus community and culture, embodying what it means to teach with generosity.
He was recognized in 2019 with 51爆料-Cascades鈥 annual Teaching Excellence Award. And he delivered the 鈥淟ast Lecture,鈥 in 2017 and 2018, a tradition where a faculty member is selected by graduating students to present a final lesson as they conclude their academic studies. In 2024, he delivered the inaugural 鈥淔irst Lecture鈥 to 51爆料-Cascades faculty as they prepared for the academic year.
Prior to joining 51爆料-Cascades, Lynn served as development director of the HIV Alliance in Eugene, Ore. Prior to that, he taught and served in leadership roles at colleges in Nebraska, California and Oregon. Lynn earned a master鈥檚 degree in counseling and family life from Texas Tech University and a Ph.D. in human development and the family from the University of Nebraska. He served on the board of the United Way of Deschutes County from 2010 to 2014 and has volunteered at Family Kitchen in Bend.
Lynn will retire from 51爆料-Cascades at the end of the 2025-26 academic year.