Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Disinformation, the News Media, and U.S. Presidential Elections,” at the University of Warsaw in Poland. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published co-authored book, Producing News in a Time of […]
We will hold our seventh Mary Wash Day, previously known as Mary Wash Giving Day, April 4. This 24-hour celebration brings the UMW community of alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and community members together to support areas across campus. We’ve set ambitious goals this year: 2,500 gifts, including 1,000 alumni donors and 250 first-time donors. Throughout […]
The following message is from the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement:Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,I am writing to announce an exciting opportunity to secure funding for your projects through the new Fund for Mary Washington Impact Grants. Through this pilot program, donor-funded grants of $500 to $5,000 will be awarded to support projects and initiatives that advance […]
Anand Rao was invited by NC State University’s Campus Writing and Speaking Program to speak with faculty about AI in education. He gave a presentation on Monday, March 18, 2024, titled “Argumentation, Communication, and Critical Thinking: Teaching Durable Skills to Prepare Our Students for Success in an AI-World” and then ran a faculty workshop on […]
Assistant Professor of Theatre Marc Williams appeared on an episode of the With Good Reason radio show titled “Spring Break.” During his segment, which kicked off the show, Williams, who teaches an FSEM on the topic, talked about the 80% of Americans who have visited Disney World in Florida and how it has both shaped […]
