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Carol Miller Swain is an American professional best known for playing Author for the book Black Faces, Black Interests: the Representation of African Americans in Congress.

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Best Known For:The book Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress
Breakthrough:Published Black Faces, Black Interests, which won the Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award in 1993

10 Quick Facts About Carol Miller Swain

  • Full Name: Carol Miller Swain
  • Nationality: American
  • Current Role: Professor emerita of political science and law
  • Current Employer: Vanderbilt University
  • Date of Birth: March 7, 1954
  • Age: 72 years old
  • Place of Birth: Bedford, Virginia
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Children: Carolyn Ann Glenn
  • Specialization: Academic / Educator and Author / Writer

Carol Miller Swain Age

Carol Miller Swain is about 72 years old as of 2026. Carol Miller Swain was born in 1954.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke College, and other institutions.

  • Virginia Western Community College
    • Qualification: Associate degree
  • Roanoke College
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
    • Field of Study: Criminal Justice
    • Period: 1983
  • Virginia Tech
    • Qualification: Master of Arts
    • Field of Study: Political Science
    • Period: 1985
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
    • Field of Study: Political Science
    • Period: 1989

Career & Work

Carol Miller Swain's career includes professional roles with Vanderbilt University and Princeton University.

Organization: Vanderbilt University
Role: Professor of Political Science and Law
Period: 1999–2017
Details: Nashville, TN
Organization: Princeton University
Role: Assistant Professor
Period: 1990–1999
Details: Princeton, NJ

Rise to Fame

Carol Miller Swain rose to prominence for her role for the book Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress.

Notable Works

Notable works include Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress and The New White Nationalism in America.

  • Book: Black Faces, Black Interests: The Representation of African Americans in Congress (Author, 1993)
  • Book: The New White Nationalism in America (Author, 2002)

Awards & Achievements

  • Woodrow Wilson Foundation Award — American Political Science Association — Black Faces, Black Interests

Carol Miller Swain Family & Relationships

Carol Miller Swain is divorced. She has 1 child, Carolyn Ann Glenn.

  • Mother: Dorothy Miller
  • Children:
    • Carolyn Ann Glenn

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Carol Miller Swain
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation: Famous Person
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Date of Birth: March 7, 1954
  • Age: 72
  • Birthday: March 7
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
  • Place of Birth: Bedford, Virginia

Measurements

  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Hair Color: Black

Family & Relationships

  • Mother: Dorothy Miller
  • Marital Status: Divorced
  • Children: Carolyn Ann Glenn

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

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