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Gregg Ivers serves as Professor of Government in the School of Public Affairs at American University, where he has established a distinguished career spanning decades. He is the author or editor of eight scholarly books and numerous publications at the intersection of law, politics, and society.
His educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, Emory University
- M.A. in Political Science, Emory University
- B.A. in Political Science and Journalism, University of Missouri
Professor Ivers' research centers on constitutional law, civil rights jurisprudence, and the Southern civil rights movement, with specialized focus on figures like Julian Bond. His work examines law's relationship with popular culture and societal transformation, reflected in courses such as Southern Civil Rights Movement and Athlete As Political Activist.
His exceptional contributions have been recognized through:
- School of Public Affairs Outstanding Teaching Award (1993)
- Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award (2005)
- Faculty-Staff Collaboration Award (2018)
- University Diversity and Inclusion Award (2018)
- University Excellence in Teaching Award (2024)
- School of Public Affairs Outstanding Teacher Award (2024)
While no formal advising relationships are documented in available materials, Professor Ivers directs the Julian Bond Oral History Project since 2018, preserving critical civil rights history. He serves on the Academic Advisory Board for The History Makers, the world's largest African American oral history archive, and maintains dedicated YouTube channels for historical documentation.
