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Emily Farris, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. She holds a B.A. from Furman University and M.A. and Ph.D. from Brown University. Her research focuses on urban politics, racial/ethnic politics, and Latino political behavior, with recent emphasis on county sheriffs' roles in inequality and public policy. She teaches courses in American politics, survey research, and civil rights.
Education:
- B.A., Furman University
- M.A. & Ph.D., Brown University
Research Interests: Dr. Farris examines how local political institutions shape public policy responses, particularly in contexts of crisis and marginalized communities. Her work bridges urban governance, racial dynamics, and law enforcement practices, with notable contributions to understanding sheriffs' influence on inequality and media narratives around immigration.
Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes sheriff authority and its intersection with federalism, right-wing extremism, and pandemic governance. She also addresses gender equity in academia and media representation of immigrant communities.
Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but her research has been published in high-impact venues across political science and public policy domains.
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects on local governance and immigration policy through TCU's Political Science department.
