Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories:Candidates for Virginia governor take opposite positions on mask and vaccine mandates (The Washington Post)Crises in Afghanistan (CTV News Channel)Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns (CTV News Channel)Rural Virginia community offers roadmap for successful […]
After a quiet summer, our campuses are ready to welcome new and returning students, and we are excited about the semester ahead. In recent weeks, we experienced the freedom and joy gained from highly effective vaccines. At the same time, our enthusiasm has been tempered by the news of a fourth surge of COVID-19 and […]
In our annual tradition of honor, UMW’s Honor Convocation will be held this Friday, August 20 in Dodd Auditorium. All faculty and staff are encouraged to watch this year’s ceremony via livestream, which will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. To view the ceremony, please visit: https://vimeo.com/event/1201189
The following message is from the Office of Emergency Management & Safety:The University of Mary Washington Safety Committee brings together many community voices to elicit their insights and to foster transparency regarding campus safety. More about the committee, including its mission and responsibilities, can be found here.The UMW Safety Committee is seeking faculty and staff from […]
The following message is from the Office of the Provost.David Cain, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religion, passed away on Saturday, July 31, at the age of 79, after a lengthy illness.Dr. Cain arrived at Mary Washington College in 1970 following undergraduate and graduate study at Princeton University, where he completed his A.B., M.A., and a Ph.D. in […]
