Dr. Steven Mills

• Professor of Spanish

Dr. Steven Mills joined the BVU faculty in 2011 and currently serves as a Professor of Spanish.

Dr. Mills earned his bachelor's degree in Spanish in 2005 and his master's degree in Spanish literature in 2007 from Brigham Young University. He went on to earn his Ph.D. in Spanish literature in 2011 at Purdue University.

He is an expert in Peninsular literature, focusing on works from the early nineteenth century to modern times. His research spans prominent authors such as José de Espronceda, Miguel de Unamuno, Antonio Machado, and Jean-Paul Sartre, with a particular interest in the intersections between literature and cognitive science.

Dr. Mills has a history of service at the university. He has served on the Faculty Administration Committee, including a term as Chair, and was previously Chair of the Faculty Welfare Committee during his time on the Faculty Senate. He currently serves as Chair of the Faculty Senate.

Dedicated to fostering academic excellence, Dr. Mills advises two honor societies: Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish honor society, and Alpha Chi, the interdisciplinary honor society. His passion for experiential learning extends to his role as Travel Director, where he oversees May Term travel courses, coordinates study abroad programs, and chairs the McCorkle Committee. He has also initiated a Spanish/Pre-Med medical service trip in collaboration with physicians from Spencer, IA, offering students hands-on experience in Spanish-speaking countries, with a recent trip to Peru and plans to continue the program.