Biography

Michael Meagher is a political scientist with an interest in the American Presidency. He is especially interested in the presidency of John F. Kennedy and has published in this area. His interest in the executive branch led him to develop Missouri S&T’s first course on the presidency in the 1990s.

In addition to the presidency, Dr. Meagher teaches courses in American Foreign Policy, Contemporary Political Thought, and Principles of Public Policy.

He is a fan of retro television and movies, architecture, corgis, and is often hanging out with his corgi, Riley Nicholas.

Education

• PhD (1993) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Political Science
• MA (1989) Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Political Science
• BA (1987) McKendree University. International Relations and Public Administration