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Paula D. McClain

Paula D. McClain

James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Political Science
Political Science
pmcclain@duke.edu
Box 90204, Durham, NC 27708-0067
140 Science Drive, Box 90204, Durham, NC 27708

Awards & Honors

Manning Dauer Award

National Southern Political Science Association · 2015

Fellow

National American Academy of Arts and Sciences · 2014 Area: Social and Behavioral Sciences; Specialty: Political Science More about this award

2011 Winner of the Best Textbook on topics of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics published in 2010

National Race, Ethnicity and Politics Section, American Political Science Association · August 2011

2011 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring

University Graduate School, Duke University · April 2011

Frank Goodnow Award

National American Political Science Association · 2007

In the News

Published August 22, 2022
Paula McClain on Lessons from Two Terms as Graduate School Dean
Published February 24, 2022
Graduate School Dean Paula D. McClain to Conclude Service This Year
Published October 9, 2020
Duke in the News: VP Debate, Economic Future and What to Expect on Election Night
Published April 14, 2020
Duke Awards 29 University Distinguished Professorships
Published August 17, 2018
Graduate School Dean Elected President of Top Political Science Academic Organization
Published November 18, 2016
McClain Reappointed as Dean of Graduate School
Published August 9, 2016
New Program To Expand Career Opportunities for Ph.D Students
Published January 29, 2016
The Graduate School Turns 90
Published June 30, 2015
Graduate School Dean Paula McClain Joins GRE Board
Published April 21, 2015
Graduate School Dean Takes Reins of Prestigious Poli Sci Organization
Published March 23, 2015
Report Recommends More Support for Master's Degree Services and Oversight
Published November 5, 2014
Midterms: The Takeaway for the US, NC & Higher Ed
Published October 29, 2014
Paula McClain comments: Radio, TV ads in Senate race invoke Trayvon Martin, abortion, plantations
Published July 22, 2014
Bunche Fellows Program Returns, Bringing Young Political Scientists
Published May 21, 2014
New Guaranteed Funding for Ph.D. Students Alleviates Summertime Blues
Published April 29, 2014
Duke's Graduate School Receives $7.5 Million to Endow Fellowships