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Farnsworth Comments in the Regional and National News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional and national news stories:Grading the region’s coronavirus response: Hogan 1st, Northam last, and Bowser in the middle (The Washington Post)National Media Discover Gov. Hogan: ’The Republican Who Gets It’ (Maryland Matters)Viewpoints with […]

Newly instituted approval requirement for ALL University purchases

To: All UMW faculty and staff From: Paul MessplayIn order to more carefully manage the financial impact of COVID-19 on the University, we are implementing some additional spending control measures through at least the end of the fiscal year.To that end, ALL purchases of goods and services, with the exception of Emergency Management and Facilities, will require Cabinet […]

Stafford Campus will close as of March 26

Effective this Thursday, March 26, UMW’s Stafford Campus will close, and all staff and faculty will be teleworking until May 15. Staff and faculty will have access with their ID cards to enter the South Building if necessary; similarly, Stafford County Public School personnel will be able to access the Gates Hudson Building if necessary […]

Important information about UMW continuity of service

To:       UMW Faculty and Staff From:  The Office of Finance and Administration Date:   March 19, 2020In keeping with Virginia’s public health guidelines for mitigating the spread of COVID-19, the University’s Administration and Finance support services have transitioned most staff to telework. These offices continue to support the campus community, with some modification to the service […]