I cleared a massive paper jam from our department printer today. Where do I list this on my CV & faculty activity report? I’m confident most professors couldn’t have fixed it, so this must meet “exemplary” status 🤔

While I’m glad Comets are returning, I’m disappointed it’s b/c another community is losing their team. It seems the relocation angered the sports gods b/c this has been a rough week for Houston pro teams & Cougars.

Rehmet’s shocking win in Tarrant County is leading to questions about Democratic prospects in TX. Our article offers insight into how generational change may lead to party change in TX. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Join Friday Faculty Hours: A Forum for Political Science Community College Instructors | Friday, February 13, 2026 Join the APSA Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession for the second Friday Faculty Hour of 2026 to check in on how the new term is going and…

I’m thinking of binge watching SCTV this weekend, especially the episodes with the great Catherine O’Hara as Lola Heatherton youtu.be/BUQra5gdzVE

In New Orleans for #SPSA2026. Ready to visit friends, meet folks, & learn.

My life is now complete — I saw Paul McCartney in concert last night in San Antonio

My summer 2026 plans were to attend men’s World Cup games in the 3 host nations. Those plans are out b/c of the FIFA grift. The scam is to offer a few tickets (low supply) when there is high demand. Hence, they inflate prices. I’ll wait until they’re stuck with overpriced tickets & cut prices

Received my copies of the 19th edition of our textbook today 🙌🏾 😊

I can’t understand why someone who only does secondary data analysis research must complete these endless research on human subjects online trainings 🤦🏾‍♂️. These trainings are causing more than minimal harm to me 😑

Yes!

It was an honor to deliver the keynote at TLC @ APSA. The photo below is from the keynote, & there are a few more in the photo recap

Join us for #SWPSA2025

My colleagues & I built the greatest Learning Communities program in higher education. No campus could rival the scope of our program. A spring 2025 administrative decree ended the last vestiges of a once great program & it’s gone for fall 2025. I predict we’ll experience a ⬇️ in student success 😔

I just can’t understand these folks who enjoy faculty meetings & prolong them 😑

My mood as I attend faculty/staff meetings the week prior to the start of the semester 🤷🏾‍♂️

Faculty success goes Beyond the Classroom! Join APSA & WPSA for a joint virtual workshop on building faculty capacity through governance, networks, and inclusive dialogue on Friday, May 2, at 1:30 PM Eastern. Learn more and register here:

With all that’s going on, I don’t think I’ve ever looked forward to spring break as much as this year.

I’m pleased to announce I’ve been named Regents Professor of Political Science by the Texas A&M University System

Time for me to take a break from doomscrolling & revisit a classic theonion.com/i-wish-id-sp...

Submitted the 2nd of my two textbook chapter revisions today. Still a long way to go with edits, though I completed the most demanding step 🙌

Are you on the political science job market? Join us today at 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT for a virtual workshop, "Careers at Community Colleges: Applying to Jobs at 2-Yr Institutions," aimed to provide best strategies for job candidates. Register here! politicalsciencenow.com/careers-at-c... #polisky

My favorite gospel reading. I wonder how good that wine was? 🤔 🍷

Interested in graduate school in political science? Come to our virtual information session on Jan 31 at 1 pm cst. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Some of you have never taught in a large lecture hall, and it shows.

Call for Papers: PS Special Issue: “Immigration and Elections” Deadline: February 1, 2025. As the pace of global migration accelerates, immigration has become a significant issue in electoral politics in almost every corner of the world. Debates on immigration have taken center stage in campaigns…

Deadline Extended to January 20th!📢There's still time to submit your #APSA2025 proposals! Join us for the 121st APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition to explore the theme, “Reimagining Politics, Power, and Peoplehood in Crisis Times,” in Vancouver, Canada. Submit by 1/20! connect.apsanet.org/apsa2025

Proposal for #APSA2025 submitted a day early 🙌. I can call it a day now, correct?

Heading home after a great #SPSA2025 meeting & my first visit to 🇵🇷. I met new folks, visited with friends I’ve missed, amazing food, & wonderful panels. I’m also glad my 🇲🇽🇺🇸 Spanish worked in San Juan

Had a wonderful time participating in the #Latinos and the #2024 #Elections roundtable at the #SPSA2025 meeting with @aegutierrez.bsky.social @angelaxocampo.bsky.social Carlos Huerta, Sergio Garcia Rios and Ivelisse Cuevas Molina

Careers at Community Colleges: Applying to Jobs at 2-Year Institutions Join APSA’s Committee on the Status of Community Colleges in the Profession for the professional development virtual workshop, Community College Careers: Applying to Jobs at 2-Year Institutions. Wednesday, January 22, 2025 |…

Some of you have never lived in a warm beach city 🏖️, & it shows 😉 #SPSA2025

Political Scientists: here’s an example from Corpus Christi, TX that your vote can make a difference. After a recount the race remained tied, & per state law, was decided by “casting of lots.” Everett Roy wins District 1 race in random drawing www.kiiitv.com/mobile/artic...

Packing for #SPSA2025 & realized this is the first winter conference I’ve ever attended when Corpus Christi is the colder city.

Best way to get an early start on 16 de septiembre weekend is submitting the final draft of a chapter to the editor 🙌🏾

I had a great time at #APSA204 visiting with friends, meeting new folks, honoring outstanding faculty, & learning so much. I also was able to enjoy some Philadelphia public art

How’s this for my first post? I received this tonight 🥲