Dr. Harold Stanley, Geurin-Pettus Distinguished Chair in American Politics and Political Economy and Vice President for Executive Affairs at Southern Methodist University visited
St. Mary’s College of Maryland from February 29-March 1, 2016 as part of Phi Beta Kappa’s Visiting Scholars Program.

During his stay he engaged in meals and conversation with resident PBK members, faculty and students from the Department of Political Science, students in Pi Sigma Alpha, and students in the Nitze Scholars Program. He also discussed “Presidential Approval: Longer There, Less Liked?” with students in Dr. Sue Grogan’s American Presidency class, discussed “Political Polarization” with students in Dr. Todd Ebbery’s American Politics class, and gave a public lecture  on “Picking a President in 2016.”