Professor Emeritus of Historic Preservation Douglas W. Sanford was interviewed on 60 Minutes on May 15, during a segment titled The house that unlocked a family’s history.” Sanford spoke on the condition of the living quarters for the enslaved at the Sharswood estate in Virginia. Watch the segment.
Assistant Professor of Communication Adria Goldman was interviewed for an article in Australia entitled, More than a pretty face: Who wins and who loses when beauty trends celebrate cosmetically altered looks that are ethnic, but not too ethnic. Goldman says the term “Blackfishing” describes “an act of cultural appropriation where someone non-Black tries to present themselves […]
Associate Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds, who is a founding member of Fossil Free Fredericksburg, penned an op-ed for The Free Lance-Star entitled Commentary: Acting on climate change has benefits beyond carbon emission reduction. In December 2019, Fredericksburg’s city council made commitments to power all city operations with 100% renewable energy by 2035, and to shift away from […]
On Friday, UMW will welcome incoming transfer students and their families to campus for Orientation.Orientation is a vital experience designed to help students and their families feel welcomed, involved and connected to the University. Your support in this mission is greatly appreciated.The GW lot will be available for Orientation student and guest parking only from 7 a.m. to […]
College of Education Dean Pete Kelly was featured by City of Fredericksburg Director of Economic Development and Tourism Bill Freehling in the YouTube video series Freehling Finds. In the segment, Kelly discusses the renovation of Seacobeck Hall and the building’s purpose as a space for educating and inspiring future teachers. View the video.
