Our faculty specializes in everything from public law and Congress to the politics of China and political philosophy. Their backgrounds and areas of expertise may run the gamut, but they share one thing in common: they’re outstanding teachers. At Furman, our politics and international affairs faculty understands the importance of interacting with students inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you’re conducting research with us, looking for an internship, or seeking extra help on a difficult assignment, we’re here to ensure your success.
Our Faculty
Meet Our Faculty
Michael Bressler
Professor, Politics and International Affairs
Teresa Nesbitt Cosby
Professor, Politics & International Affairs
Mary Craig
Visiting Assistant Professor
David Fleming
Professor, Politics and International Affairs; Senior Researcher, Riley Institute
Donald Gordon
Founding Executive Director and Special Counsel, Riley Institute; Professor, Politics and International Affairs
Jim Guth
William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor, Politics and International Affairs; Senior Distinguished Fellow, Riley Institute; Distinguished Scholar for the Tocqueville Center
Glen Halva-Neubauer
Director
Katherine "Kate" Kaup 白荷婷
James B. Duke Professor of Asian Studies and Politics and International Affairs
Akan Malici
Professor, Politics and International Affairs
Robert L’Arrivee
Assistant Professor, Politics & International Affairs
Brent Nelsen
JANE FISHBURNE HIPP PROFESSOR, POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS; DIRECTOR, THE TOCQUEVILLE CENTER
Buket Oztas
Associate Professor, Politics and International Affairs; Co-chair, Middle East and Islamic Studies
Elizabeth Smith
Professor, Department of Politics and International Affairs; Assistant Faculty Director, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection; Faculty Council At-Large Representative
Danielle Vinson
Professor, Politics and International Affairs
Staff
Lucy Southwell
Manager of Student Programs & Events
Tammy Wilmot
Administrative Assistant
Retired Faculty
Don Aiesi
Professor Emeritus
Angela Halfacre
Professor Emeritus
Dorianne Norwood
Retired Lecturer
Aristide Tessitore
Professor Emeritus, Politics and International Affairs