(PDF) (DOC) (JPG)September 27, 2018

MAHWAH, N.J. – Ramapo College Professor Jeremy M. Teigen will present his book Why Veterans Run during a talk on Wednesday, October 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Center on the College’s campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

Why Veterans Run is a look at military service in American presidential elections from 1789 through 2016. The book also explores in detail that more than half of the American presidential candidates have been military veterans and why that matters.

Teigen, who teaches courses including “Political Methodology,” “Campaigns and Elections” and “Military, Politics and Society” in the Salameno School of Humanities and Global Studies at Ramapo College, describes the veteran candidate phenomenon by examining the related factors and patterns, showing why different historical eras have more formal generals running and why the number of veterans in election cycles varies. He also reveals how election outcomes with veteran candidates illuminate the relationship between the military and civilian spheres as well as the preference of the American electorate.

For information or to request disability-related accommodations, contact the Salameno School of Humanities and Global Studies at 201-684-7406.

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About Ramapo College

Ramapo College of New Jersey is the state’s premier public liberal arts college and is committed to academic excellence through interdisciplinary and experiential learning, and international and intercultural understanding. The comprehensive college is situated among the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, is within commuting distance to New York City, was named one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America by CondeNast Traveler, and boasts the best on-campus housing in New Jersey per Niche.com. Established in 1969, Ramapo College offers bachelor’s degrees in the arts, business, data science, humanities, social sciences and the sciences, as well as in professional studies, which include business, education, nursing and social work. In addition, the College offers courses leading to teacher certification at the elementary and secondary levels, and offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice.

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