Vincent Boudreau

Vincent Boudreau has served as President of The City College of New York since December 4, 2017, following his appointment by the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York. A distinguished scholar and academic leader, Dr. Boudreau has dedicated his 35-year career to City College, where he has advanced both institutional excellence and social mobility.

Prior to his presidency, Dr. Boudreau was the founding dean (2013–2016) and founding director (2002–2013) of the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, where he played a central role in shaping one of the nation’s leading public service and leadership institutions. Over the course of his tenure at City College, he has also served as Professor of Political Science, Director of the M.A. Program in International Relations, Chair of the Department of Political Science, Director of the International Studies Program, Deputy Dean of the Division of Social Science, and as a member of the CUNY Graduate Faculty.

An expert in the politics of social movements, particularly in Southeast Asia, Dr. Boudreau’s scholarship examines repression, protest, democratization, collective violence, and the relationship between civil society and democratic transitions. His research has focused extensively on Indonesia and the Philippines. He is the author of Resisting Dictatorship: Repression and Protest in Southeast Asia, published by Cambridge University Press, and serves on the editorial committee of Comparative Politics.

Dr. Boudreau has also engaged in applied research and policy initiatives with organizations including ActionAid Asia, Jubilee South Asia, the Philippine Rural Reconstruction Movement, and Freedom House, reflecting his longstanding commitment to democratic development and social justice.

In recognition of his leadership and professional achievements, Dr. Boudreau has received numerous honors, including:

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