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Johnson-Young Publishes Manuscript on Firearms Safety

Elizabeth Johnson-Young, Assistant Professor of Communication, recently had her co-authored manuscript “Understanding Pediatric Residents’ Communication Decisions Regarding Anticipatory Guidance About Firearms” published in Journal of Health Communication. It is now available on their website and will appear in the next print version. The study was co-authored with emergency pediatricians and investigates decisions of pediatricians to […]

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s latest column deals with the ‘new normal’ of staying home. Read LIVING AND WORKING IN A NEW, VIRTUAL REALITY.   While watching television one night, I saw a commercial for home grocery delivery. “Soon, we won’t have to leave our house for any reason,” I said to my husband. […]

Larus Comments on Presidents Suspending Constitutional Rights During Crises

Elizabeth Larus, professor of political science and international affairs, contributed to an article entitled, “Can President Trump suspend constitutional rights of Americans due to the coronavirus crisis? Experts say unlikely,” on MEAWW.com.“There has been talk of suspending the Constitution during times of crisis, such as President Abraham Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus and Franklin D. […]

Baker Interviewed about Center for Economic Development in The Free Lance-Star

Brian Baker, executive director of UMW’s Center for Economic Development and Small Business Development Center, was interviewed for an article in The Free Lance-Star on how he and his team are helping local businesses navigate the pandemic.The University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development has taken the pulse of area businesses suffering from the […]

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The following message is from UMW’s Center for Prevention and Education:Across the nation, April is celebrated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This is a time for raising awareness of sexual assault and gender-based violence, as well as celebrating the strength of survivors, passion of advocates, and compassion of allies.In these unprecedented times, we are […]