Brent F. Nelsen, Professor and Chair.
B.A., Wheaton College (Illinois); M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Comparative Politics (Western Europe)
E-mail: brent.nelsen@furman.edu

Dana Adams, Visiting Professor.
B.A., Furman University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D. Candidate, University of Minnesota.
American Politics, Research Methods, Political Psychology
E-mail: dana.adams@furman.edu

Donald P. Aiesi, Professor.
B.A., Stetson University; J.D., Duke University; M.A., Emory University; Ph.D., University of Florida.
American Politics (Public Law, Judicial Process)
Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Teaching, 1982
E-mail: don.aiesi@furman.edu

Catherine Borck, Visiting Professor.
B.A., Oglethorpe University; M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D. Candidate, University of Notre Dame.
Political Philosophy (Ancient)
E-mail: catherine.borck@furman.edu

Michael L. Bressler, Professor.
B.A., Ohio State University; A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
International Relations, Comparative Politics (Russia, the former Soviet Union)
Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Teaching, 2005
E-mail: mike.bressler@furman.edu

Teresa Cosby, Assistant Professor.
B.A., Howard University School of Journalism; J.D., Howard University School of Law
Constitutional Law, Civil Rights and Liberties
E-mail: teresa.cosby@furman.edu

Brooke T. Culclasure, Assistant Professor.
B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., University of Virginia; M.A. University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Virginia.
American Politics, Education Policy
E-mail: brooke.culclasure@furman.edu

Cleveland R. Fraser, Professor.
B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., University of Toronto; Ph.D., Northwestern University.
American Foreign Policy, Comparative Politics (Western hemisphere)
E-mail: cleve.fraser@furman.edu

Donald L. Gordon, Professor and Director,
Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics and Public Leadership.
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida.
Comparative Politics (Africa, the Middle East)
Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Teaching, 1989
E-mail: don.gordon@furman.edu

James L. Guth, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Political Science.
B.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Harvard University.
American Politics (Interest Groups, Political Movements) Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Teaching, 1991
2005 South Carolina Distinguished Professor
E-mail: jim.guth@furman.edu

Angela Halfacre , Associate Professor and Director,
Sustainability and Environmental Education
B.A., Furman University; M.A.,University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Environmental Policy
E-mail: angela.halfacre@furman.edu

Glen Halva-Neubauer, Dana Professor and Director,
Mock Trial and Public Service Internship Program,
B.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
American Politics (State and Local)
Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Advising, 1994
AFS Faculty Member of the Year, 1989, 1997, 1999, 2003
E-mail: glen.halva-neubauer@furman.edu

Katherine P. Kaup, Associate Professor.
B.A., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Comparative Politics (Asia)
E-mail: kate.kaup@furman.edu

Thomas Kazee, Professor, Provost and Executive Vice President.
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
American Politics (Congress, The American South)
E-mail: tom.kazee@furman.edu

Jennifer Lambert, Visiting Instructor.
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D. candidate, University College Dublin.
Comparative Politics
E-mail: jennifer.lambert@furman.edu

Akan Malici, Assistant Professor
Undergraduate, University of Tuebingen, Germany;
M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University.
International Relations, Comparative Politics
E-mail: akan.malici@furman.edu

Dorianne Norwood, Lecturer
B.A. Furman University; M.P.A., University of Georgia.
American Politics (Public Policy and Administration)
E-mail: dorianne.norwood@furman.edu

Richard W. Riley, Distinguished Senior Professor of Government, Politics, and Public Leadership and Chair, Riley Institute Advisory Council.
B.A. Furman University, JD, University of South Carolina

Elizabeth S. Smith, Associate Professor.
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A. PhD., University of Minnesota.
American Politics (Public Opinion, Political Socialization)
Dream Achiever Award
Excellence in Teaching Award
E-mail: liz.smith@furman.edu

Benjamin Storey, Assistant Professor.
B.A., The University of North Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago. Political philosophy (modern)
E-mail: benjamin.storey@furman.edu

Aristide F. Tessitore, Professor.
A.B., Assumption College; M.Div., Weston School of Theology; M.A., Ph.D., Boston College
Political Philosophy
Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Teaching, 2001
E-mail: ty.tessitore@furman.edu

C. Danielle Vinson, Associate Professor.
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University.
American Politics (media, Congress)
Alester G. Furman, Jr. and Janie Earle Furman Award for Meritorious Advising, 2002
E-mail: danielle.vinson@furman.edu