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Farnsworth Lectures on Disinformation and Political Humor

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Battling Disinformation with Political Humor,” at the Rappahannock-Fredericksburg Rotary Club. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published co-authored books,  Producing News in a Time of Disinformation: Information Evaluation Strategies for Journalists […]

Larus Comments on Aug. 26 Zuckerberg Letter

Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and President of E Larus Consulting LLC, commented on WION news on Mark Zuckerberg’s August 26 letter to the House Judiciary Committee that the Biden Administration pressured Meta to take down information on Covid and Hunter Biden’s laptop that did not fit the administration’s […]

Gupta Speaks With ‘Forbes Breaking News’ on Kolkata Protests

Surupa Gupta, professor of Political Science and International Affairs, spoke to Forbes Breaking News about the massive protests that have followed the sexual assault and death of a medical resident at a public medical college hospital in Kolkata, India. In the segment, “Protesters Seek to ‘Reclaim Independence’ Following Rape and Murder of Doctor in Kolkata, […]

Farnsworth Shares Thoughts on Youngkin’s View of Trump Policies in ‘The Washington Post’

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth spoke to The Washington Post for an article titled “Youngkin embraces Trump but still plays coy on some MAGA policies.” In the article, Farnsworth says, “The governor is in a no-win situation when it comes to some of the things […]

Free Open Play Pickle Ball

Open Play Pickle Ball.Free for UMW students and staff with valid UMW ID. Friday nights, 6 to 10 p.m., starting Aug. 30.Sign up to play on the “Team Reach” in the app store. In Team Reach, use the join code “UMWEagles1”Questions, email utc@umw.edu.