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Matthew Spalding serves as the Kirby Professor in Constitutional Government at Hillsdale College and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College's Washington, D.C. campus. He concurrently holds the position of Vice President for Washington Operations, overseeing the Allan P. Kirby Jr. Center for Constitutional Studies and Citizenship and all academic programs in the nation's capital.
His educational credentials include a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and M.A./Ph.D. in government from Claremont Graduate School.
Dr. Spalding's scholarly focus centers on constitutional interpretation, American founding principles, and political philosophy. His influential publications include We Still Hold These Truths and The Heritage Guide to the Constitution, reflecting deep engagement with originalist constitutional theory and America's founding documents. His leadership of the President's Advisory 1776 Commission further demonstrates his commitment to foundational American principles.
His primary recognition includes:
- Fellow at the Claremont Institute for the Study of Statesmanship and Political Philosophy
Dr. Spalding has taught at George Mason University, Catholic University of America, and Claremont McKenna College. While the text confirms his academic appointments across multiple institutions, specific student advisees and research grants are not detailed in the provided materials. His current residence in Arlington, Virginia with his Hillsdale alumna wife and children supports his operational base for Washington-focused academic work.
