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1701 North State Street Jackson, MS 39210-0001 (800)352-1050 (601)974-1000
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Robert W. Pearigen, Ph.D.
Age: 55
Hometown
Memphis, Tennessee
Attended Overton High School
Member of Colonial Park United Methodist Church
Son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Pearigen, Jr. of Memphis
Education
B.A. in political science, Phi Beta Kappa, The University of the South
M.A. in political science, Duke University
Ph.D. in political science, Duke University
Fields of study: public law, political theory, American government
Career
English Instructor, Towering Oaks Academy, Memphis 1977-1979
Instructor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982-1985
Assistant Professor, Hillsdale College, 1985-87
Dean of Men, The University of the South, 1987-1992
Associate Dean of Students, The University of the South, 1992-1994
Dean of Students, The University of the South, 1994-2005
Assistant/Associate Professor/Professor, The University of the South, 1987-present
Vice President for University Relations, The University of the South, 2005-present
Courses Taught
Constitutional law; civil rights and civil liberties; jurisprudence; seminar in public law; introduction to political theory; tutorial in American law and politics; American government and politics.
Selected Professional Awards
Robert W. and Phoebe S. Pearigen Faculty Support Endowment Fund, established by alumni, The University of the South, 2008 Pearigen Commitment to Community Award, established by the Student Life Cabinet, The University of the South, 2006 Distinguished Faculty Award, presented by the Associated Alumni, The University of the South, 2001
Volunteer Governance
Board of Trustees Member and Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, Girls Preparatory School, Chattanooga, Tenn., 2004-present
Personal
Married to Phoebe Stone Pearigen
B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, Birmingham-Southern College
M.F.A., Southern Methodist University
Instructor, Sewanee Dance Conservatory
Creator and Advisor, Perpetual Motion
Founder and Director, Sewanee Dance Conservator
Children
Carolyn, age 17
Wesley, age 14
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