UMW Museums Director Scott Harris joined News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk to discuss the 2026 Great Lives series, which kicks off on January 20. Harris says programs will be held nearly every Tuesday and Thursday at Dodd Auditorium, offering audiences an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of influential historical and contemporary figures. […]
Professor of Geography Stephen Hanna, along with Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth, and UMW senior Ethan Sweeny, contributed a column for the FXBG Advance titled “Second-Wave Suburbanization Key to Spanberger Wins in Spotsylvania, Stafford.” The column detailed how the two large counties bordering Fredericksburg realized some of the largest percentage gains for Democrats of […]
Professor of Political Science and Director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was highlighted recently in a variety of media outlets, including NBC4, The Washington Post, WJLA, Newsweek, MSN, WTOP, WFVA and FXBG Advance. Farnsworth contributed by sharing his expertise on Election Day topics, such as early voting, major races, redistricting […]
Associate Professor of Historic Preservation Christine Henry was featured in a BBC News article titled “What We Know About White House Plans for an ‘Arc de Trump.’” The piece discusses U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to build an arch in the nation’s capital as part of his recent architectural initiatives, intended to welcome visitors crossing […]
The University of Mary Washington is proud to participate once again in the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC)—now through December 31, 2025. The CVC provides all state employees with the opportunity to make charitable contributions, either as one-time gifts or via payroll deduction, to hundreds of approved organizations—including UMW! Whether you choose to support UMW […]
