Notable Achievements

Assistant Professor of Sociology Amanda Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Sociology Adriana Ponce, Assistant Professor of Political Science Alexander Goodwin, Assistant Professor of History Bryan Kauma, and Assistant Professor of English Sonia Del Hierro had their abstract “Teaching With Color: Thematic Hires and the Politics of Teaching in Texas” accepted as a special feature for the 10 Year Reflection Special Issue on pedagogy and hope in the Journal for the Sociology of Race & Ethnicity. The article will be both a pedagogical reflection on hope in the classroom and on thematic hires. The issue will be available in early 2025.

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Alexander Goodwin

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Expertise

American Politics, Race and Ethnic Politics, Black Politics, Policing, Social Movements

Dr. Alex Goodwin is an Assistant Professor of American Politics at Southwestern University. He specializes in the study of American politics with a particular focus on race and ethnic politics, Black politics, social movements, policing, and race and its relationship to sports. His current research examines how respectability politics impacts policy opinions and social movement support amongst African Americans. 

He received his PhD. from the University of North Texas in 2023 and his  BA from Prairie View A&M University in 2017.

  • Biography

    Dr. Alex Goodwin is an Assistant Professor of American Politics at Southwestern University. He specializes in the study of American politics with a particular focus on race and ethnic politics, Black politics, social movements, policing, and race and its relationship to sports. His current research examines how respectability politics impacts policy opinions and social movement support amongst African Americans. 

    He received his PhD. from the University of North Texas in 2023 and his  BA from Prairie View A&M University in 2017.

  • Research

    Respectability Politics, Black Social Movements, Black Politics