In our everyday language, symmetry refers to things that are rightly balanced. For Abigail “Abby” Swanson, a University of Mary Washington junior, majoring in physics and mathematics, the combination of the two subjects she studies couldn’t be “more balanced.”Except, Swanson, who hails from Farmville, Virginia, studies the breaking of symmetry in fundamental theories with Assistant Professor of […]
In April 2023, Middle East Report [MERIP] Issue #306, “The State of Iraq: 20 Years After the Invasion,” was officially published. UMW Professor of Middle Eastern History Nabil Al-Tikriti joined the team of developers and editors who invited contributors and edited content for the issue, available online.The Issue Development Team (IDT) consisted of Profs. Nabil […]
Dear UMW Community,April is always a wonderful time of year, filled with end-of-semester showcases, celebrations, and ceremonies. We welcome the warmer spring weather, enjoying the return of many long-awaited outdoor activities, as well as some of our favorite campus traditions and the seeds of new ones.Earlier this week, we celebrated UMW during our annual #MaryWashDay. Our […]
Associate Professor of Communication Elizabeth Johnson-Young presented her paper, “Birth, Trauma, and Communicating Maternal Health” at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association in Baltimore, Maryland. The paper was presented during a panel hosted by the Health Communication division focused on maternal and reproductive health. The paper focused on birth choices, experiences, and perceptions […]
The Eastern Communication Association has recognized Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, for outstanding research at its recent conference in Baltimore. Professor Farnsworth’s award-winning research paper, “Political Consequences of Late-Night Humor: Learning about Politics Via Political Comedy,” was named a best research paper in […]
