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Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D.

Chair/Professor, Department of Political Science at Radford University
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Dr. Rackaway serves Radford University as Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science. Dr. Rackaway has previously worked at the University of West Georgia, serving as Director of Civic Engagement and Political Science Department Chair. Dr. Rackaway was also on faculty at Fort Hays State University (FHSU), where he held a variety of roles including General Education Director, Chair of Political Science, and Dean of the Graduate School from 2003 to 2017. Civic engagement has been a central part of Dr. Rackaways mission, having participated in the AASCU American Democracy Project since 2003. Rackaway serves the ADP National Committee as a Civic Fellow. Dr. Rackaways teaching and scholarly interests focus on civic leadership as well as elections and campaigns at the state level. Dr. Rackaway teaches classes in State and Local Government, Congress, American Government, and the Presidency. Dr. Rackaway is a frequently published author. Rackaway is the author of Civic Failure and its Threat to American Democracy: Operator Error (Lexington Press 2016) co-editor of Parties Under Pressure (Palgrave 2017) and The Unorthodox Presidency of Donald Trump (2021), as well as other books and articles on American federal and state and local politics, political electioneering organizations, and electoral laws. Dr. Rackaways professional portfolio can be found at www.chapmanrackaway.com
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Professor of Political Science at Radford University

Chair of Political Science

August 2021 - Present
Professor of Political Science at University of West Georgia

Served as Chair of Political Science and Director of Civic Engagement

July 2017 - June 2021
Professor of Political Science at Fort Hays State University

Served as: Political Science professor, Department Graduate studies director, University Director of General Education, Chair of Political Science, Interim Associate Provost for Quality Management, Dean of the Graduate School

August 2003 - June 2017
The Unorthodox Presidency of Donald Trump
Edited volume (with Paul. E Rutledge)
July 2021 - Publications
Election analysis, media endorsements and fresh perspectives: Radford faculty available for interviews

Radford University professors are available to talk about the following topics: Election day is less than a week away... Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Chapman Rackaway, is available this week to speak w...

October, 31 2024 - Verified by Radford University
Media Advisory: Radford University to host Highlanders Vote, a two-day election event

Radford University's College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences and the SMART Lab will host Highlanders Vote: Road to the Ballot Box, a two-day series of panels, discussions, interactive activities, and an election watch party on November 4-5, 2024....

October, 30 2024 - Verified by Radford University

October, 28 2024 - Verified by Radford University
Radford University experts available on AI in Business, political races, depictions of disability and moral fundamentalism

Radford University professors are available to talk about the following topics: How horror films depict individuals with disabilities Literary and cinematic horror does not have the best track record of depicting people with disabilities, says Radfo...

October, 23 2024 - Verified by Radford University
Radford University experts available for interviews on Vice Presidential Debate, NYC Mayor Indictment, and 50th Season of Saturday Night Live

The following professors are available for interviews on the subjects below: The VP debate Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Chapman Rackaway, is available this week to speak with media on a number of topi...

September, 27 2024 - Verified by Radford University
Radford University Experts Available for Interviews on Political Violence, Early Voting in Virginia, School Safety, and the Impact of Fed Interest Rate Cuts

Political violence. Plus, early voting in Virginia Radford University professor and chair of the Department of Political Science Chapman Rackaway, is available this week to speak with media on a number of topics, including a second assassination at...

September, 19 2024 - Verified by Radford University
From campus growth to pop politics: Radford University experts weigh in on enrollment, debates and the Swift Effect

Good morning, These are current Radford University Subject Matter Experts who are available to speak on the following topics: Enrollment Growth Radford University experienced year-over-year growth for the first time since 2019, as fall 2024 prelimin...

September, 13 2024 - Verified by Radford University
Radford University to host 'A Conversation with Virginia Public Servants' on Sept. 17

Three Virginia General Assembly members - Del. Sam Rasoul (Roanoke), Del. Chris Obenshain (Blacksburg) and Sen. Aaron Rouse (Virginia Beach) - will participate in "A Conversation with Virginia Public Servants" on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 6-8 p.m. inside...

September, 11 2024 - Verified by Radford University
Radford University experts available to speak on President Biden's State of the Union address

President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Union Address at 9 p.m. Eastern, on Thursday, March 7. It will be the president's third such address and last before the 2024 general election in November. The below Radford University...

March, 07 2024 - Verified by Radford University
Media Advisory: A Conversation with Southwest Virginia Public Servants at Radford University

Radford University is hosting "A Conversation with Southwest Virginia Public Servants," from 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 13, 2023, at the Davis Performance Hall in the Covington Center on main campus. This free event will give the public a unique opportunity to...

September, 12 2023 - Verified by Radford University
Highlander Highlights: Week of May 29, 2023

...cipient of the Student Voting Honor Roll recognition,” said Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Political Science. “From the mom...

June, 02 2023 - Verified by Radford University
Radford named Voter Friendly Campus

...lves on Highlanders being leaders in their community,” said Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Political Science....

April, 25 2023 - Verified by Radford University
Radford named Voter Friendly Campus

...lves on Highlanders being leaders in their community,” said Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Political Science....

April, 17 2023 - Verified by Radford University
Political science professor named New York Times platform contributor

... – Radford University Political Science chair and Professor Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D., has been selected as a faculty contributor to The New York ...

February, 10 2023 - Verified by Radford University
Political science professor named New York Times platform contributor

...ck Radford University Political Science chair and Professor Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D. Radford University Political Science chair and Professor Cha...

February, 03 2023 - Verified by Radford University
Radford University Professor Selected to Assist the New York Times' Education Network

Chapman Rackaway, professor and chair in Radford University's department of political science, has been selected as a faculty contributor for The New York Times' curricular tool, InEducation. The ...

January, 23 2023 - Verified by Radford University
Radford ranked among most engaged campuses for student voting

...ge with Department of Political Science Professor and Chair Chapman Rackaway, Ph.D., working with students to lead those efforts, which included...

November, 22 2022 - Verified by Radford University
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