Michael Pennington

Michael Pennington is a Professor of Public Policy & Public Administration at West Virginia State University, where he also serves as the State Coordinator of the WV Certified Public Manager Program, Chair of the Department of History & Political Science, Director of the Graduate Program in Public Administration, and Coordinator of Interfaith Relations within the National Center for Human Relations.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from Texas A&M University (2008)
• MPA from West Virginia University (1998)
• Bachelor's degree from West Virginia State University (1997)

Dr. Pennington's research focuses on public management, administration, and environmental/energy policy. He has published in leading journals such as Public Administration Review and Economic Development Quarterly, as well as contributed to encyclopedic works on natural hazards and public administration. His work emphasizes enhancing public service effectiveness through training and organizational improvement.

He actively presents at major conferences including the Midwest Political Science Association, American Political Science Association, and American Society for Public Administration annual meetings. Dr. Pennington's professional philosophy centers on improving public service delivery by empowering individuals and organizations to create better communities.