Frank J. Colucci

Frank J. Colucci is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Purdue University Northwest, specializing in American politics, constitutional law, and U.S. Supreme Court jurisprudence. He teaches courses on American government, constitutional history, and healthcare law. His research focuses on Justice Anthony Kennedy’s legacy, federalism, and constitutional theory.

Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame; B.A. in Magazine Journalism and Political Science from Syracuse University.

Research highlights include his book Justice Kennedy’s Jurisprudence (2018), cited widely in major media. His work examines judicial philosophy, federal-state relations, and landmark Supreme Court decisions like Trump v. Hawaii.

Colucci advises students on law school, graduate school, and internships but no grants or formal advising teams are noted. His expertise is frequently cited in national media including The New York Times and NPR.