Connor JL Moore
Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Connor founded Mooreposts in November of 2024 to make academic knowledge more accessible and digestible to the general public and new readers of domestic and international studies. He carries two BA degrees in Political Science and History, as well as a minor in Business Administration from Wartburg College. Following his undergraduate studies, he was accepted into the ELCA’s Young Adults in Global Mission program, where he volunteered to teach English, American and European history, and world affairs to 2nd-12th graders in Hungary for a year. Currently, Connor is a master’s candidate for International Security and a certificate in Strategic Intelligence from the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at the University of Denver.
Testimonials
"Connor has this understated leadership; he creates a noticeable undercurrent of positivity, care and commitment. He makes whatever community he finds himself a better place to learn and grow. I note his poise in the classroom, in his student activities, with his friend groups – it’s constant. He is someone who takes every position he holds seriously, pushes himself to work with and for the greater good, is persistent, tactful, and intelligent. He is a good person who seeks to serve in meaningful ways."
Lindsey Leonard, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Wartburg College
“I have had the good fortune of being Connor's professor. Good fortune because few seek knowledge for knowledge's sake anymore and Connor is one of the few. He is an intellectual and academic giant in the making. He pursues knowledge about interesting questions with such curiosity, dedication and thoroughness, and seamlessly explains the mysteries he uncovers with a contagious smile. I look forward to seeing all of Connor's great accomplishments that lie ahead.”
Dr. Singumbe Muyeba, Associate Professor, Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, University of Denver
“Connor is one of those rare individuals that has the dedication and competence to bring forward new and important ideas. He is a compassionate leader that pursues difficult challenges because they need to be addressed.”
Dr. Dan Kittle, President of Dakota Wesleyan University
"Connor is one of those unique leaders that possesses not only the innate drive to get things done, but also the people skills necessary for today’s leaders and the leaders of the future. His positive nature, excellent communication skills, and team-oriented collaboration with other students and our community partners was second to none. Connor’s dedication helped to grow one of the largest annual service events at Wartburg College, that we continue to host to this day. I’m honored to now know Connor as a colleague, and I am excited to see what the future holds for him."
Dr. Theresa Moore, Assistant Director of the Institute for Leadership Education at Wartburg College
"What I appreciated about Connor in my classes was his ability to ask big questions that spanned not just courses, but also cultures and ages."
Dr. Terrence Lindell, Professor of History at Wartburg College
"Having had the pleasure of teaching Connor and serving as one of his academic advisors at Wartburg, I can honestly say that he ranks among the top 15-20 students I have worked with throughout my nearly three-decade career as a professor of history. Connor possesses an innate curiosity and the intellectual capacity to understand complex problems and find solutions to address them."
Dr. Daniel Walther, Gerald R. Kleinfeld Endowed Chair in German History at Wartburg College
“Having managed Connor for many years, his dedication and commitment to being thorough both in academics and professional roles is inspiring.”
Charles Borin, Adam’s Polishes Customer Experience Manager
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