Alex Tolkin
- Joint Doctoral Candidate in Communication and Political Science
Alex Tolkin studies political communication and American public opinion with a focus on media effects.
Alex Tolkin is a joint Ph.D. student at the Annenberg School for Communication and the Department of Political Science at the University of Pennsylvania. His research examines the role of ostensibly apolitical media on American political beliefs, especially beliefs about competition. His dissertation focuses on how Americans use sports as a metaphor to understand political competition.
Prior to attending the University of Pennsylvania, Alex worked at Epic Systems, a healthcare software company and Locus Analytics, an economic research firm. He graduated with a BA in Political Science summa cum laude from Washington University in Saint Louis in 2013.
Education
- B.A., Washington University
Congratulations to Annenberg’s 2025 Ph.D. and M.A. Graduates
Twelve students earned their doctoral degrees, and eight students received M.A. degrees.
