CHARLESTON, S.C. – Dr. Scott Buchanan, associate professor of political science at The Citadel, was named to the inaugural All-Southern Conference Faculty Team as announced by the league office on Monday. One faculty member from each school was recognized by the Southern Conference.
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Each recipient of the honor share some of the same characteristics, including a demonstrated service to the institution, a proven record of high scholastic achievement among students, recognition for a research project or written academic piece and contributions to campus life and the local community.
 
Buchanan teaches Southern politics, state and local government, political institutions and elections and is beloved by his students. He earned The Citadel's 2015 James A. Grimsley Undergraduate Teaching Award, which is selected by the senior class and honors the professor that meant the most to them during their careers.
 
Buchanan is the Executive Director of The Citadel Symposium on Southern Politics. He is the author of several revered books and journals and he wrote the only published biography of Georgia Governor Marvin Griffin, "Some of the People Who Ate My Barbecue Didn't Vote for Me." He is trusted by several national, state and local media outlets to provide expert commentary on politics.
 
During The Citadel basketball's Jan. 28 home game against UNC-Greensboro, Buchanan will be recognized as an All-Southern Conference Faculty Team member and honored for his achievements and many contributions to the institution.

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