Calvin M. Miller

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Calvin M. Miller (borrn 1924)was a professor of political science at Jackson State University and Virginia State University. [1]

Biography

Miller was born in Alabama, United States, in 1924, and studied at Morehouse University. He earned a master's degree in political science from the New School for Social Research and a doctorate from Lehigh University, Pennsylvania. [2] He started teaching political science at Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, followed by a career teaching at Jackson State University (JSU) in Jackson, Mississippi, and Virginia State University (VSU). Miller died on December 4, 2007. [3]

During his career as a scholar, teacher and advocate, Miller spoke out for democracy, calling for increased student participation, especially African-American students. [4]

References

  1. ↑ Wallace, Sherri L., Robert C. Smith, Adolphus G. Belk, Gloria Braxton, Charisse Burden-Stelly, Tasha S. Philpot, and Wendy Smooth. 2020. "Chronicling Our Legacy of Leadership: The Task Force Historical Record on the Founders of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists". National Review of Black Politics 1 (1): 80–131.
  2. ↑ Nealy, Lisa Nikol. 2008. "Calvin Miller". PS: Political Science & Politics 41 (3): 637.
  3. ↑ Baker, Gary. 2008. "Calvin Miller". PS: Political Science & Politics 41 (3): 636–37.
  4. ↑ Carter, Carlene. 1989. “Miller speaks for Greek-sponsored Forum: Wake Up VSU!", Virginia Statesman, Volume 93. April 14.


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