Matthew P Guardino

Matthew P Guardino is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Political Science department at Providence College. He holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University (2011). His research focuses on media studies, public policy analysis, and neoliberalism's impact on U.S. economic discourse. Guardino has led grants such as 'Framing Inequality: News Media, Public Opinion and the Neoliberal Turn in U.S. Public Policy' (2016-2017). His work examines policy information dissemination, media framing effects, and the intersection of capitalism with social structures. Recent publications include scholarly articles on tax expenditures and books analyzing neoliberal populism and media's role in policy visibility. He maintains an active research agenda in behavioral public administration and critical discourse studies.

Guardino's grants include a 2-year project investigating how media shapes public perception of policy changes. His scholarly contributions span peer-reviewed journals like Journal of Behavioral Public Administration and Critical Discourse Studies, alongside books published by Oxford University Press and Routledge. Though no formal awards are listed, his work demonstrates sustained engagement with contemporary political issues. As department chair, he oversees academic programs while maintaining an active research profile in policy communication and political theory.