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SCHEV Input Session at UMW, register by May 20

Help develop the next Virginia plan for higher education: The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) will be hosting input sessions for stakeholders to share their thoughts on the next statewide strategic plan. Registration is required to attend. June 3 | University of Mary Washington 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  &  1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. […]

Bonds and UMW Student Share Research and Perspective for Virginia Mercury

Associate Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds and UMW student Viktor Newby (majoring in sociology with a minor in digital studies) shared research and perspective on the widespread use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in data center development. The two sent Freedom of Information Act requests to every Virginia locality with a proposed or existing data center […]

VA State Employee Financial Wellness Info, May 2025

The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in the new year! Check out May’s financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources:Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Renting vs. Buying. Spring brings […]

Farnsworth Co-authors Book Chapter on Political Humor

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of a book chapter, “Ridicule in Late-Night Political Humor in the United States: Contours and Consequences,” published in the Wiley Handbook of Social and Political Conflict.Other recent media mentions for Farnsworth include:Virginia GOP: John Reid Controversy (DC […]