Caliendo provides expert analysis at 2024 Democratic National Convention

The Democratic National Convention took place August 19-22 in Chicago, and North Central College’s Dr. Stephen Maynard Caliendo, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and professor of political science, was on site at the United Center as a credentialed member of the media. Caliendo provided expert political analysis before, after and throughout the convention on CBS 2 Chicago and FOX 32 Chicago.

(Left to right) Dana Kozlov, Audrina Sinclair and Stephen Maynard Caliendo on CBS 2 Chicago.

"I'm honored to be asked to provide context and perspective on news as it unfolds," Caliendo said. "I see it as an extension of my work in the classroom and as a researcher, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to give a little glimpse into what North Central students experience when they study with our faculty."

While at the Convention, Dean Caliendo and Dr. Suzanne Chod (below left), professor of political science, reunited with a familiar face — North Central College alumna Bry'Shawna Walker ’22. A political science major, Walker works for the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) as a media logistics manager.