Dr. Kenneth Lowande

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kenneth Lowande studies American civic institutions and policymaking. His published research covers congressional oversight, presidential power, and policy implementation. He previously held research fellowships at Washington University in St. Louis and Princeton University. Lowande is the author of "False Front: Failed Promise of Presidential Power," which won the 2025 Neustadt Award. His work addresses critical questions about the balance of power in American democracy and the effectiveness of governance.

Research Interests

American Civic Institutions Policymaking Congressional Oversight Presidential Power Policy Implementation

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaches courses on political science and public policy, focusing on American civic institutions and policymaking.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science