The following update is from the Office of the Provost and Office of Administration and Finance: UMW Campus Community, It’s been just over two months since we announced the closure of Monroe Hall for a roof reconstruction project. We appreciate everyone’s quick work to move offices and classes, adjust schedules earlier this semester, and allow […]
Beginning in May 2024, the UMW IT Security Office will begin sending simulated phishing emails to faculty and staff. Phishing emails are a leading cause of security incidents, and they are difficult to prevent. Sending simulated phishing emails to employees is a commonly used, best-practice method of raising awareness of phishing emails and improving an organization’s overall security posture. The purpose […]
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a keynote lecture, “Battling Disinformation with Political Humor,” at the Navigating the Digital World of Tomorrow Conference, which was sponsored by the Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published […]
Professor and Chair of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman shared comments for an article titled “Monday was a big filing day for PACs and other political groups,” published by MarketPlace. “They are a political action committee, but they can raise unlimited amounts of money from corporations, unions, individuals, but they can’t coordinate directly with the parties […]
The UMW Honors Program is pleased to welcome Dr. Brooke Di Lauro and Dr. Robert Wells as new Honors Program Associate Directors! We want to thank Dr. Mara Scanlon for her contributions to the program and our students.