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 […]
Professor of Classics Angela L. Pitts spoke at the annual Eta Sigma Phi lecture on Wednesday, April 12, in Lee Hall. Eta Sigma Phi is the national collegiate honor society for students of Greek and Latin. Pitts delivered a talk on women’s writings of ancient Greece titled “Surviving Loss: Women’s Writings of Ancient Greece and the Distaff of […]
The following message is from the Office of the Provost, with thanks to Reference and Humanities Librarian Emeritus Jack Bales:Campus Colleagues,It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Elizabeth “Beth” Perkins, who served as the Library’s Head of Circulation from 1984 until her retirement in early 2012.Beth once commented that in her […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Larus has contributed to several recent news features, including: Brazil’s President Lula to kick start China visit from Shanghai (WION)Elizabeth Larus commented to Wion News that the appreciation of the U.S. dollar and Western sanctions against authoritarian regimes explain China and Brazil’s decision to conduct trade […]
When Rappahannock High School received materials to construct a robot for the second annual High School Innovation Challenge @ Dahlgren, physics and math teacher Preston Ailor noticed students became frustrated.They were unable to code the robot for motion and some were ready to give up before sophomore Ricardo Alvarez stepped in. “The next thing you know, […]
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