Dr. Wendy Hunter

Professor

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Biography

Wendy Hunter is a Professor in the Department of Government at the University of Texas at Austin, with an extensive focus on Comparative Politics, particularly in Latin American affairs. She has conducted significant research on social policy issues in Latin America, with a special focus on the political dynamics surrounding education and health reform. Hunter is the author of notable works such as 'The Transformation of Workers' Party Brazil, 1989–2009' published by Cambridge University Press and 'Eroding Military Influence in Brazil: Politicians and Soldiers' from the University of North Carolina Press. Her research has been published in prestigious journals, including Comparative Politics, Comparative Political Studies, Political Science Quarterly, American Political Science Review, and World Politics. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and has received several awards recognizing her contributions to the field, including the Raymond Dickson Centennial Endowed Teaching Award and recognition as the Outstanding Faculty Member by the Department of Government at UT Austin.

Research Interests

Awards

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Raymond Dickson Centennial Endowed Teaching Award

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Outstanding Faculty Member Year

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Residential Fellowship

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Choice's 34th Annual Outstanding Academic Book List

1997-01-01
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Visiting Fellowship

1995-01-01
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Fellowship Dissertation Research

1989-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.