Author: jlaiacon

Homecoming 2019

It’s that time again…time for tailgating, cheering on your Eagles, and reconnecting with your alumni family. It’s Homecoming!This year, we have more events than ever: three different happy hours, a pregame event, the big tailgate, sports team reunions with alumni games, and even a ghost tour. You’ll have your fill of food, drinks, and that […]

Cooperman Quoted in Virginian-Pilot on Virginia Beach Delegate Race

Rosalyn Cooperman, associate professor of political science, was quoted in an article in The Virginian-Pilot about an incumbent Republican delegate in Virginia Beach who, according to the article, says his “Democratic opponent’s attack mailers have actually benefited his campaign — so much so that he’s reporting them as a $44,000 in-kind contribution in official records […]

Stommel Interviewed by PBS on How Students Should Communicate with Professors

Jesse Stommel, senior lecturer in digital studies, was quoted in an article on PBS.com entitled, “Don’t email like you text, and other tips for writing to a professor.” Stommel cautioned against using a one-size-fits-all approach for teacher-student communication. “Stommel … warned against advocating broadly ‘for one specific way students should address teachers.’ The relationships between […]

Farnsworth Comments in the National News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional and national news stories:Out with the moon bounce, in with the attack ads: Va. House speaker in fight in redrawn district (The Washington Post; Laredo Morning Times)Guns, minimum wage, right-to-work law at issue […]