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Education is more than lectures, exams and college classrooms for Dr. Glen Duerr, professor of international studies at . His influence extends beyond teaching and the numerous published books and articles. It also includes providing a balanced perspective on current international news for the public through hundreds of media interviews.

Since coming to ����Vlog in 2012, Duerr has been sought out by media outlets from across the United States for his expertise in international relations and news. His knowledge of international politics, combined with being a citizen of the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States, offers rare insight in each interview. 

Duerr participated in his 1,000th media interview at Cedarville on January 28, 2025 when he talked with Cleveland, Ohio's WCRF (Moody Radio) anchor Brian Dahlen about the upcoming prime minister election in Canada. He now becomes the second Cedarville faculty member with 1,000 media interviews, joining Dr. Mark Caleb Smith, director of the center for political studies, who completed his 1,000th interview six years ago.

“I’m still young enough, so hopefully I have another 1,000 interviews left in me,” laughed Duerr. “I’ve been able to bring my British sense of humor into lighter topics when it’s appropriate and also respectfully handle difficult or controversial topics in ways that honors both sides of the discussion.” 

The impact of these interviews on the public is difficult to quantify, but Duerr believes the impact on him is easily seen. Each interview builds a strong reputation for the academic programs in the history and government department and provides Duerr with new experiences and perspectives on how to share political insight in a way that stresses truth, integrity and compassion. 

In many ways, interviewing on current world events helps Duerr become a more effective faculty member. Likewise, his students’ interest and feedback from his lectures are a catalyst to preparing him for when the media requests his expertise.  

“I believe the interviews have helped me to better communicate my lectures to the students,” said Duerr. “Because I’m participating in current events, I believe the lectures are more relevant than just sharing information from a textbook. Our students are getting first-hand knowledge in real time, and the questions they ask also help me prepare for engagement and questions that the media may ask about these topics.” 

Having a large platform to inform and expound on information that helps the public better understand the global story brings deep satisfaction to Duerr. In fact, this is a vital element of his career that he prayed for while he was pursuing his doctoral degree at Kent State University. 

“When I first started my doctoral studies program, I asked God to use my education to serve those around me,” said Duerr. “I see my education as useful in the classroom, but it is just as much an opportunity to help share knowledge with my friends, neighbors and community through the media.” 

While Duerr’s most notable career accomplishments include teaching and giving back to the public through interviews and writing three published books with a fourth on its way in 2025, more than 40 academic articles and 50 op-eds, he also serves as a member of the Beavercreek City Council and is an elder at University Baptist Church. In his career as professor, author, councilman and community member, Duerr hopes to continue sharing his expertise in a way that gives back while challenging others to better understand and better love their neighbors.  

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