Robert Preuhs

Robert Preuhs is the Chair and Professor of Political Science at Metropolitan State University of Denver. He specializes in racial/ethnic politics, state and national politics, and public policy administration. His research emphasizes representation and democracy, with a focus on minority intergroup relations. Preuhs has taught at the college level for nearly 20 years, previously holding roles at the University of Denver and University of Colorado. He co-authored a seminal 2013 book on Black-Latino political dynamics and has published in journals like the Journal of Politics and Political Research Quarterly.

Education:

• Ph.D. in American Politics, Methodology, and Public Policy (University of Colorado Boulder, 2001)
• M.A. in Political Science (University of Colorado Boulder, 1999)
• M.P.A. (University of New Mexico, 1996)
• B.A. in Political Science and International Studies (Hamline University, 1992)

Research Interests: Dr. Preuhs explores how race, ethnicity, and public policy shape democratic representation. His work bridges quantitative methodologies with applied political research, often analyzing Third World and U.S. democratic systems. Recent studies emphasize cross-minority alliances and policy implementation challenges.

Awards:

• 2001: Excellence in Research Award (University of Colorado)
• 2014: Best Book on Latino Politics (APSA Latino Caucus)

Labs/Teams: Directs the Applied Political Research Lab, focusing on real-world policy analysis and democratic engagement strategies.