The Department of Political Science is located in Fox Hall.
Department of Political Science
Political Science Department Chair

Richard J. Meagher
Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Political Science, City University of New York: City College
- M.A., Philosophy, City University of New York: City College
- B.A., Philosophy, Muhlenberg College
Phone: (804) 752-7232
Email: RichardMeagher@rmc.edu
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Political Science Department Faculty

Brian C. Turner
Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Political Science, Tulane University
- M.A., International Studies, University Of Denver
- B.A., International Studies, University of South Carolina
Phone: (804) 752-3743
Email: bturner@rmc.edu
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Elliott Fullmer
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Government, Georgetown University
- M.A., Government, Georgetown University
- B.S., Economics, Villanova UniversityEconomics
Phone: (804) 752-7207
Email: ElliottFullmer@rmc.edu
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Lauren C. Bell
The James L. Miller Professor of Political Science; Special Assistant to the Provost
Education
- Ph.D., Political Science, University of Oklahoma
- M.A., Political Science, University of Oklahoma
- B.A., Political Science, College Of Wooster
Phone: (804) 752-7268
Email: lbell@rmc.edu
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Thomas J. Badey
Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Political Science, Universitat Heidelberg
- M.A., Political Science, University of South Florida
- B.S., Sociology, University of Maryland: University College
Phone: (804) 752-7233
Email: tbadey@rmc.edu
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