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Political science professor receives Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award to study grassroots politics in EnglandPolitical science professor receives Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award to study grassroots politics in England

Political science professor receives Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award to study grassroots politics in England

Matt Rhodes-Purdy, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science, has earned a Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award to study the challenges and successes of contemporary-era democracies in Manchester, England. He will join the University of Manchester in 2025 for the spring and summer terms.

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Building People and Communities

The College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences joins together a unique combination of schools and departments: Communication; Nursing; Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health Sciences; and Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice

While each area is distinctive, we work together as a 21st-century land-grant college  addressing health and wellness challenges, tackling human impacts on the environment, and better understanding human, political and social behavior and the impact of an ever-connected world. These efforts in teaching, research and service further our mission of "building people and communities" in South Carolina and beyond.

Leslie Hossfeld, Dean, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

“The influential work that our researchers do across the country and the globe is vitally important. We also focus on what is going on in our own backyard. There are underserved communities across the state and we use our research, learning and service opportunities to address critical needs throughout South Carolina, fulfill Clemson's land-grant mission, and position ourselves as a 21st-century land-grant college.”

Leslie Hossfeld
Dean
College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

Departments & Degrees

Communication | Nursing | Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management | Political Science | Psychology | Public Health Sciences | Sociology | Anthropology | Criminal Justice

Building Healthy Communities

Building Healthy Communities is a College-wide initiative to improve community health and well-being in South Carolina, in partnership with academic and health entities across the state.

Inclusive Excellence

Our College is committed to a culture of inclusive excellence. This commitment, investment and action informs our teaching, research and outreach within the state of South Carolina and beyond - and helps us enhance opportunities for all as we work to build people and communities.

Land-Grant Impact

See the many projects our faculty, staff and students engage in across South Carolina in our efforts to be a 21st-century, land-grant college.

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Building Healthy Communities

Building Healthy Communities is a college-wide initiative to improve community health and well-being in South Carolina by focusing on the 5 areas of the social determinants of health. Through scholarly engagement, research, and student learning opportunities CBSHS works to improve lives through youth development and education access, social inclusion and community well-being, food security and the built environment, rural economic development, and access to health services.

CBSHS Health Outreach and Research Initiatives

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