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Daniel J. Tichenor is the Philip H. Knight Chair of Social Science and Professor of Political Science at the University of Oregon, where he also directs the Program on Democratic Governance at the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics. His academic home is within the College of Arts and Sciences, specifically in the Department of Political Science. Tichenor is widely recognized as both a leading scholar in immigration policy and an exceptional educator who has received numerous teaching awards.
Tichenor's research focuses on immigration and citizenship policy, social movements, the American presidency, ethnic and racial politics, patterns of nativism, religion and politics, and war and civil liberties. His scholarship examines how interest groups, social movements, and political institutions interact to shape American political development, with particular attention to the historical evolution of immigration policy. His work bridges theoretical and empirical approaches, often combining historical analysis with contemporary policy evaluation to understand the complex dynamics of American political institutions.
His extensive publication record includes seven books and over 80 scholarly articles and book chapters. Recent works include "Democracy's Child: Young People and the Politics of Control, Leverage, and Agency" (Oxford University Press, 2022) with Alison Gash, "Rivalry and Reform: Presidents, Social Movements, and the Transformation of American Politics" (University of Chicago Press, 2019) with Sidney Milkis, and the forthcoming "Unsettled: Governing Immigration in a Polarized Nation" (Princeton University Press). His research consistently analyzes the intersection of historical patterns and contemporary challenges in American democracy, with a growing focus on the political dynamics of immigration enforcement during national crises.
Tichenor's academic honors include:
- American Political Science Association's Gladys Kammerer Award
- Jack Walker Prize
- Mary Parker Follett Award
- Polity Award
- Charles Redd Award
- Andrew Carnegie Fellowship (2015)
- A.J. Ersted Award for Distinguished Teaching
- 2020 Williams Fellowship for "exceptional and innovative teaching"
As an educator, Tichenor is renowned for transforming lectures into dynamic conversations, inspired by the educational philosophy of Paulo Freire. He created the Wayne More Scholars program in 2012, which has graduated over 150 students across 28 different majors, providing interdisciplinary skill building, service learning, and leadership training related to public affairs. His commitment to undergraduate education extends beyond the classroom through mentorship and professional development opportunities for students interested in political engagement and public service.
The Wayne Morse Center's Program on Democratic Governance, which Tichenor directs, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research and public discussion on critical issues facing democratic institutions. His work regularly influences policy debates, as evidenced by his testimony and expert briefings to Congress on immigration reform and history, as well as his frequent commentary in major media outlets including National Public Radio, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, and The New York Times.
