Jim Twombly, Ph.D.
From Bethpage, NY
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Elmira College
Hofstra University
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
SUNY University at Stony Brook
Bethpage Senior High School
Dr. Jim Twombly, Professor of Political Science at Elmira College, was recently re-elected to a third consecutive term as Vice President of the New York State Political Science Association. Twombly has been a regular presenter at the Association's ann...
May, 26 2022 - Verified by Elmira CollegeOn November 13, 2021, Dr. Jim Twombly, Professor of Political Science at Elmira College, presented his latest research into the dynamics of votes in the U.S. Senate on presidential appointments to ...
November, 16 2021 - Verified by Elmira CollegeElmira College recently hosted the virtual New York State Political Science Association annual conference. The conference included a welcome address from EC President Charles Lindsay and a keynote address from New York State Lieutenant Governor, Kathy ...
May, 20 2021 - Verified by Elmira CollegeThe latest book by Dr. Jim Twombly, professor of political science at Elmira College, was recently released by Peter Lang USA Publishing. The book, "Directing the Whirlwind: The Trump Presidency and the Deconstruction of the Administrative State," was...
November, 16 2020 - Verified by Elmira CollegeRecently Professor of Political Science, Dr. Jim Twombly, was elected as the new vice president for the New York State Political Science Association (NYSPSA). Twombly was elected by NYSPSA's executive board at their May 1 meeting, with his term set to...
May, 21 2020 - Verified by Elmira CollegeThe 2019 Malcolm and Virginia Marsden Endowed Fund Award has been presented to Dr. Heidi Dierckx, professor of classical civilizations, Dr. Christopher Terry, associate professor of psychology, and Dr. Jim Twombly, professor of political Science. ...
May, 10 2019 - Verified by Elmira CollegeDr. Jim Twombly, professor of political science and social and behavioral science division chair, recently returned from the 50th Annual Northeastern Political Science Association annual meeting in Montreal, Canada, where he presented a paper entitled,...
December, 03 2018 - Verified by Elmira CollegeDr. Jim Twombly, professor of political science and division chair of the social and behavioral sciences, recently published a new book through Palgrave Macmillan. The book, titled, Political Scandal and American Pop Culture: Sex, Power, and Cover-ups,...
November, 12 2018 - Verified by Elmira CollegeGranted rank of Professor Emeritus, November 4, 2023. RETIRED as of July 1, 2023. Taught a wide range of courses in American politics, political thought, and the College's Core programs. Served on the Faculty Review Committee and have served on the Faculty Development Committee. Have provided numerous interviews on the political process to local media (TV and newspapers). Advise the Elmira College Democrats and Co-advise Pi Gamma Mu - the social science honor society.
Research and writing "white paper" reports on key policies of interest to then Assemblyman DiNapoli
Teaching graduate and undergraduate classes, research, and service.