Author: Kristin Davis

Marcel Rotter Receives AATG Award for Outstanding Service

Marcel Rotter, associate professor of German, recently received the Ronald Horwege Award for Outstanding Service to the Profession from the Virginia chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German.“Anyone paying attention for the last decade knows how much time and energy Marcel has put into making the AATG in Virginia a vibrant entity,” said […]

Two New Exhibitions Coming to UMW Galleries

UMW Galleries announces two new exhibitions opening Oct. 25 – Ready-Made Dream by Sue Johnson in the Ridderhof Martin Gallery and Crowns, a collection of ceramic works curated by Jessica Gardner in duPont Gallery.Ready-Made Dream features floor-to-ceiling vinyl panels and decals that the artist has designed—transforming the gallery into the interior of an ideal, modern home. As […]

Stephen Farnsworth Publishes Column in Washington Post

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently published a column in The Washington Post called “Ralph Northam’s excellent timing.”https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ralph-northams-excellent-timing/2018/10/05/0459d64c-c33b-11e8-b338-a3289f6cb742_story.html?utm_term=.312474f21d0e

Ten for Ten Challenge Returns

October 1 marked the start of UMW’s third annual Ten for Ten Challenge, in which student-athletes give back to support their teams. The primary goal is to teach current Eagles about the athletic department’s booster club, the Eagle Club, and how donors continue to enhance the UMW student-athlete experience. Ten for Ten’s secondary goal is […]

Farnsworth Talks Virginia Senate Race in Washington Post

Trailing in cash and polls, Republican Corey Stewart tries to rebrand in Virginia Senate race (The Washington Post)“Trying to define yourself, much less redefine yourself, is a real challenge when President Trump dominates the news cycle virtually every minute of every day,” said Stephen J. Farnsworth, a political-science professor at the University of Mary Washington […]