Kennedy Lighty is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, where she is studying American Politics. She has a focus on race & ethnic politics and political behavior. She is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University with honors. She received her BA in Political Science. 

Areas of Interest

  • Race & Ethnic Politics
  • Political Behavior
  • Political Theory
  • Black Politics

Degrees

  • Degree Type
    B.A.
    Degree Details
    Political Science, North Carolina A&T State University
  • Degree Type
    AA
    Degree Details
    Associates in Arts, College of the Albemarle

Awards

  • 2024-04-25
    Sharon Hoard Civic Engagement GALA Award
Kennedy Lighty
Email
klighty [at] umd.edu