Dr. Humphreys received her B.A. from Boise State University, and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Utah. Her area of expertise and research focuses on comparative politics with a regional emphasis on Europe political parties and elections. She lived in France for a year and has traveled throughout Europe. Moreover, Dr. Humphreys is an advocate of experiential learning. She organizes opportunities for students to participate in Southern Regional Model United Nations and travel-study programs.