Kevin Pallister received a B.A. in political science from the University of Rhode Island, an M.A. in international relations from Boston University and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on the conduct of elections and the politics of Latin America. His hobbies include practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu and learning about cosmology and physics. He joined the Bridgewater faculty in 2016.
Contact information
- Flory Hall 213
- 540-828-8067
- kpallister@bridgewater.edu
Education and certifications
- Education: B.A., Political Science, University of Rhode Island; M.A., International Relations, Boston University; Ph.D., Political Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Teaching Fields
- Comparative Politics, Global Politics
Expertise and Topics
To inquire about scheduling a speaker or topic, contact the Bridgewater College Media Relations team at mediarelations@bridgewater.edu.
Speakers Bureau
- Latin American Politics
Recent events in Latin America and their international relevance. Topics might include elections, political unrest and migration, among others.
- Understanding Dictatorships
Why are so many countries ruled by dictatorships? How do dictators keep themselves in power, and what factors cause dictatorships to transform into democracies?
Media Expert
- Latin American politics
- Threats to democracy in the U.S. and around the world
Research areas and specializations
- Election Administration, Political Participation, Latin American Politics
Personal interests
- Reading, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
