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Farnsworth Delivers Lecture on Virginia Politics

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, delivered an invited lecture entitled, “The 2020 Virginia Legislative Session and the 2019 Virginia Midterm Election,” at the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance.Dr. Farnsworth has also been quoted in several regional and national news stories:Virginia Democrats push progressive agenda — […]

Spencer to Give Talk Feb. 13 at Branch Museum in Richmond

This evening, Thursday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m., Michael Spencer, associate professor and chair of the Department of Historic Preservation, will give a talk at the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design in Richmond, focusing on Charles M. Robinson’s designs for institutions of higher education in Virginia. More information and tickets ($20, or $10 for […]

Stommel Mentioned Chronicle of Higher Education

Jesse Stommel, senior lecturer of digital studies, was mentioned in an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education, entitled, “How Can You Find Time to Connect with Students – When There’s Never Enough Time?” The article lists several professors to follow on Twitter who can provide useful insight on this topic, including Stommel, “[who] explains […]

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star discusses STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS. Most of the people we know have amazing networks. Your own network consists of relatives, friends from childhood, friends from school, and work colleagues. Then there are those from your faith-based organization, your volunteer work, and your interest groups. You […]

PCOW: Walking Wednesday for Yeardley Love

Put on your walking shoes and join the President’s Council on Wellness (PCOW), in collaboration with UMW Athletics and the Center for Prevention & Education, and show your support for Yeardley Love during our Walking Wednesday on February 19th at 12:30pm in front of Lee Hall. We will be walking for about 30-45 minutes in […]