Andrew Marshall

Andrew Marshall is a Lecturer of Political Science at Baylor University's College of Arts & Sciences. He joined in Fall 2024 after serving as a junior research fellow (predoctoral/postdoctoral) in Politics at Oxford University's New College. His research focuses on how state language policies shape ethnic and national identity in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. He teaches courses on comparative government, African politics, and international relations.

Education:

• Ph.D., Georgetown University
• M.A., Georgetown University
• M.A., American University
• B.A., Marquette University

Research Interests: Marshall examines the intersection of language policy, ethnic identity, and nation-building in ethnically diverse societies. His work combines comparative case studies of Kenya and Tanzania to analyze how legal frameworks for language use in education, media, and governance influence social cohesion and national identity formation.

Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, though his research has been supported by Oxford University's New College fellowship program. His work bridges political sociology and public policy, with implications for understanding postcolonial governance challenges.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Baylor's Department of Political Science research initiatives focusing on African governance and language policy studies.