Political Science

Shayla C. Nunnally

Shayla C. Nunnally

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Shayla C. Nunnally is a professor of political science for the Department of Africana Studies at the University of Tennessee, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in American politics and African American politics, public opinion, and political behavior. She is a summa cum laude graduate of North Carolina Central University. She received her MA and PhD in political […]

David H. Folz

David H. Folz

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David Folz is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Master of Public Administration and Policy Program at the Howard Baker Center for Public Policy. He is the UT Campus representative for the Tennessee Legislative Internship program and the faculty advisor for several different campus organizations including the UT chapter of the International City/County […]

Michael R. Fitzgerald

Michael R. Fitzgerald

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Dr. Michael R. Fitzgerald is Professor of Political Science specializing in American government, public policy and public administration. Before joining the Tennessee faculty in 1978, Mike served for three years as an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Missouri.  He received his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Political Science at the University of […]

Andrew Leonard

Andrew Leonard

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Andrew is an International Relations and Comparative Politics PhD candidate with current research interests in soft power, international organizations, and U.S. foreign policy

Olusegun Somide

Olusegun Somide

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Olusegun is a PhD student in the field of International Relations. His research interest focuses on Rebel Leadership and Civil wars, Peace agreements and Post-Conflict Peace.

Seyma Tufan

Seyma Tufan

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Seyma is a first year comparative politics and international relations student. Her research interests are elections, political parties, political violence, and terrorism.

Amy Lynch

Amy Lynch

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Amy studies comparative politics and american politics. She is interested in democratization, electoral system, and regime types. 

Isabel Swafford

Isabel Swafford

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Isabel Swafford is a 2nd-year Ph.D. student specializing in Political Science with a major in Public Administration. Her research interests include Appalachia, Rural Health, Benefits for Military Families, and Sustainable Agriculture.