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Notice of 2023 Pay Increases

Dear Colleagues,I’m pleased to announce a state-wide 5% pay increase has been authorized and that UMW Classified, A/P faculty, full-time teaching faculty, adjunct faculty and wage employees are all eligible to receive this pay increase per the criteria described below:2023 UMW Salary Increase FAQsClassified Staff Classified staff hired on or before March 10, 2023 and […]

Summer Reminder: Flexible Work Options

Dear ColleaguesThis email is being sent as a reminder about flexible work arrangement options, particularly for departments where work demands change after students leave for the summer.  When possible, supervisors are expected to permit flexible work arrangements in their departments.  Such arrangements include:· Alternative work schedules, such as four 10-hour days with one day off per […]

Farnsworth Delivers Research Paper on Conservative Political Humor

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a co-authored research paper online, “The Challenge of Creating Conservative Comedy: The Iconoclastic Vision of Gutfeld!” at CARP Conference in Character Assassination. The paper is drawn from a chapter of Dr. Farnsworth’s upcoming co-authored book, Late Night […]

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2024-25 Competition Open Through Sept. 15

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 2024-25 Competition Now OpenThe Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program’s 2024-25 competition is now open, featuring over 400 awards offered in more than 135 countries.  Fulbright U.S. Scholar Awards allow academics, professionals and artists who are U.S. citizens to teach, research, and carry out professional projects abroad.  We accept applications until September 15, 2023, but it’s not […]

Larus Comments on Indian Prime Minister’s Visit to the U.S.

Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Politics and International Affairs and Adjunct Fellow at the Pacific Forum, offered commentary toWION News on Indian Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the U.S. Professor Larus indicated that Modi’s visit had both economic and defense components. After meeting titans of U.S. industry in New York, Modi was treated to […]