Gary Rose
Professor/ Scholar in Residence
Office Location
Political Science & Global Affairs
Martire Center W342
Gary L. Rose, PhD has been a political science professor for 40 years, specializing in the field of American politics. In addition to his teaching, Professor Rose has published fourteen books on various subjects, including Connecticut government, the American presidency, constitutional law, and presidential elections. A widely quoted political commentator and scholar, Professor Rose frequently provides political analysis for local, state and national media. His work titled “HAYWIRE: A Chronology of the 2016 Presidential Contest” is an 800 page volume that tracks the contest from 2013 to the day of the election.
Degrees & Certifications
- PhD, Miami University, Ohio, 1982
Research Interests
- American Politics
- American Presidency
- Presidential Elections
- Constitutional Law
- State and Local Government
- Political Parties
Awards & Fellowships
- In 2011, Professor Rose was named “The Connecticut Professor of the Year” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
- Sacred Heart University Student Government “Those Who Make a Difference Award,” 2003
- Marion Calabrese Outstanding Faculty Award, 1996, 2000
- Sacred Heart University Faculty Scholarship Award, 1993, 1998
- Student-Athlete Council “Faculty Person of the Year Award,” 1997
- Exxon Award for Excellence, 1985 (in recognition of coaching SHU Debating Society)