Peter Skerry

Peter Skerry is a Professor of Political Science at Boston College and a Fellow at the University of Virginia's Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture. He has held prior roles at Claremont McKenna College, UCLA, and institutions like the Brookings Institution. His research focuses on immigration policy, racial/ethnic pluralism, and Islam in American society. Skerry has contributed to major publications such as National Review, Foreign Affairs, and Wall Street Journal, and authored influential books like Mexican Americans: The Ambivalent Minority (winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize) and Counting on the Census. He has advised governmental and non-profit organizations, including the Pioneer Institute and the Citizens Commission on Immigration. His work bridges academic research with public policy, addressing issues of societal integration and political institutions.

Skerry’s scholarly interests include the cultural dynamics of immigration, the challenges of assimilation, and the role of religious communities in American politics. He has engaged in dialogues on Islam in America and participated in transatlantic policy initiatives. His recent projects explore Muslim integration in the U.S. and the complexities of immigration reform, advocating for pragmatic policy solutions grounded in empirical analysis.