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Carolyn Warner is the Chair and Vail Pittman Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. Previously, she held roles at Arizona State University, including Faculty Head of the School of Politics and Global Studies. Her research focuses on religion and politics, corruption, and institutional malfeasance, with notable projects on clergy child sex abuse in the Catholic Church and sexual assault in the military. She employs mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative and quantitative analyses.
Education:
- Ph.D. & M.A. in Political Science, Harvard University (1994, 1988)
- B.A. in Political Science, University of California San Diego (1985)
Her research interests include the intersection of religion, culture, and identity, corruption in institutions, and gendered violence. She has authored influential books like The Best System Money Can Buy: Corruption in the European Union (2007) and Generating Generosity in Catholicism and Islam (2018). Her work has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, Templeton Foundation, and Henry Luce Foundation.
Awards & Affiliations:
- Fellowships at Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in Behavioral Sciences and Hoover Institution
- Member of the American Political Science Association’s Departmental Services Committee
- Co-founder of ASU’s Gendered Violence Research Network
Her recent articles address systemic issues in military sexual assault policy and the recalibration of church-state relations post-abuse scandals. She advises on grants and serves on academic committees, blending rigorous research with institutional leadership.
