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Kevin Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. He specializes in American presidency, interbranch relations, and the institutional development of the presidency. His research examines conflict and cooperation between branches of American government, with work published in leading political science journals.
Education includes:
- Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Davis (2011)
- B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Irvine (2005)
His research focuses on presidential-congressional dynamics, constitutional challenges in executive actions, and strategic communication through signing statements. Recent work explores how presidents claim credit for legislative accomplishments and navigate institutional boundaries.
Evans's publications consistently analyze presidential power dynamics across administrations, with frequent examination of signing statements as tools for credit-claiming and constitutional positioning. His articles demonstrate sustained interest in historical case studies of executive-legislative relations.
Awards and honors include:
- FIU Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018)
- Morris and Anita Broad Research Fellowship (2015-2016, 2012-2013)
- SPSA Artinian Travel Award (2016)
- SIPA Faculty-Student Research Award (2015)
He has advised graduate students including Maria I. Gabryszewska (Ph.D.) and Melissa Burgess (M.A.), and serves in departmental leadership roles including Graduate Program Director. Current research examines racial violence in Northern Louisiana through intergenerational family networks.
