Clayton Thyne

Clayton Thyne
Dean of West Virginia University's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 1, 2026
Preceded byGregory Dunaway
Personal details
BornClayton Lynn Thyne
1978 (age 47–48)
Julesburg, Colorado, US
Scientific career
EducationUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney (BA)
University of St. Thomas (MEd)
University of Iowa (MA, PhD)
FieldsPolitical science
WorkplacesUniversity of Kentucky
West Virginia University
ThesisCheap Signals, Costly Consequences: How International Relations Affect Civil Conflict (2007)
Sara McLaughlin Mitchell

Clayton Lynn Thyne (born 1978) is an American political scientist and academic administrator.

Early life and education

Thyne was born in 1978, raised in Julesburg, Colorado, and competed in track and field for the Julesburg School District. He studied political science and graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts, then earned a Master of Education at the University of St. Thomas of Houston, Texas in 2003, followed by a Master of Arts and PhD, both in political science, at the University of Iowa in 2004 and 2007, respectively.

Career

Thyne began his academic career at the University of Kentucky, eventually serving as chair of the political science department and associate dean of academic affairs. In April 2026, Thyne was appointed the first Linda and Don Brodie Dean of West Virginia University's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, replacing Gregory Dunaway.

References

  1. ↑ Powell, Jonathan; Thyne, Clayton Lynn (2011). "Global instances of coups from 1950 to 2010: A new dataset". Journal of Peace Research. 48 (2): 249–259. doi:10.1177/0022343310397436. S2CID 9066792. Wikidata Q53983487.
  2. ↑ "UNK STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP". University of Nebraska at Kearney. 25 March 2000. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  3. ↑ "GOODLAD TO ADDRESS UNK GRADS". University of Nebraska at Kearney. 25 April 2001. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  4. ↑ "[unreadable title]". Colorado Springs Gazette. 18 May 1997. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  5. ↑ "UNK facts". University of Nebraska at Kearney. 8 December 2000. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
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  7. ↑ Nolting, Mike (6 April 2026). "WVU introduces new dean of WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences". Metro News. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  8. ↑ Felinton, Samuel (6 April 2026). "Clayton Thyne to serve as Dean of the Eberly College". The Daily Athenaeum. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "WVU names Clayton Thyne as dean of Eberly College of Arts and Sciences". West Virginia University News. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  10. ↑ Johnson, Shauna (6 April 2026). "People-focused academic leader selected as dean of WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences". West Virginia Press. Retrieved 13 April 2026.