Interview with Jeffrey Peake
Item
Title
Interview with Jeffrey Peake
Description
Oral History interview with Jeffrey Peake for the 50th Anniversary of the Political Science Department
Abstract
Jeff Peake, born in Maryland in 1970, pursued a political science career influenced by his high school football and moot court experiences. He attended Clemson University, initially intending to be a lawyer but shifted to political science. After serving in the Army, he earned a PhD from Texas A&M, focusing on American government and foreign policy. Peake joined Clemson's political science department thereafter, serving as department chair for 12 years. He expanded the department, adding two graduate programs and increasing faculty and student numbers. Peake emphasized the importance of study abroad programs, citing their significant impact on students' careers.
Date Created
August 7, 2024
Format
.mp3
interviewee
Dr. Jeffrey Peake
interviewer
Paige Magoto
editor
Paige Magoto
