Reuel Rogers

Reuel Rogers is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University specializing in American politics with a focus on political behavior, race, ethnicity, and urban politics. His work examines how marginalized groups challenge systemic inequalities in pursuit of political representation and participation, particularly in urban contexts.

Education: B.A., Brandeis University (1990); Ph.D., Princeton University (2000).

Research Interests: Rogers studies the intersection of race, immigration, and urban politics. His seminal book Afro-Caribbean Immigrants and the Politics of Incorporation won dual APSA awards for its analysis of Caribbean-born Blacks' political integration in NYC. Current projects include research on Black suburbanization dynamics. His work employs mixed methods to explore racial solidarity, political participation, and immigrant political behavior.

Awards:

• Charles Deering McCormick Professor of Teaching Excellence (2023-2026)
• APS Best Book Awards (2007)
• Multiple teaching honors including Weinberg College Distinguished Teaching Award

Advising & Grants: Rogers has held fellowships with the SSRC, Ford Foundation, and Radcliffe Institute. Teaches courses on urban politics, African American politics, and racial dynamics in American cities.

Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research collaborations focusing on race, ethnicity, and urban governance through Northwestern's African American Studies and Latin American & Caribbean Studies programs.