Paul G. Kengor
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Kengor in 2016
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Born | (1966-12-06) December 6, 1966 (age 57) |
Spouse | Susan Kengor |
Children | 8 |
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Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh (PhD) The American University (MA) |
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Discipline | Political Science |
Institutions | Grove City College |
Paul G. Kengor (born December 6, 1966) is an author and professor of political science at Grove City College and the executive director of Institute for Faith and Freedom, a Grove City College conservative think tank/policy center. He is also a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace.[1] Kengor has focused much of his work on Ronald Reagan, faith and the presidency, conservative politics, the Cold War, Communism, and Catholicism.
Initially seeking a medical career, Kengor majored in biochemistry/biophysics at the University of Pittsburgh where he worked on Dr. Thomas Starzl’s organ-transplant team, the pioneer of organ transplantation. After receiving his bachelors, his interest in the Cold War and politics motivated him to pursue political science instead of medicine. He received his master's degree from the American University School of International Service[2] and his doctorate degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.[3] He also holds an honorary doctorate from the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio.[4]
Kengor has done work for the Center for Strategic and International Studies and The Heritage Foundation and Allegheny Institute for Public Policy, conservative think tanks. He has served on the editorial board of Presidential Studies Quarterly. He does a regular commentary for three nationally syndicated radio programs: American Radio Journal, Moody Broadcasting, and Ave Maria Radio Network/CatholicExchange.com.[5] He also writes for the American Spectator.[6]
Reagan, a film based upon Kengor's books about Ronald Reagan, was scheduled for release in 2021, but is now expected to be released on August 30, 2024.[7]
Kengor has stated that he did poorly in high school, but changed after becoming a Christian. He and his wife Susan have eight children, two of which are adopted. He is a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and also enjoys hunting and fishing.[3]
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