Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor in U.S. Presidential Elections,” at Europa University Viadrina, in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. The talk, sponsored jointly by Fulbright Poland and Fulbright Germany, was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s […]
Department of Music Senior Lecturer Doug Gately performed with the National Symphony Orchestra at the televised U.S. Capital Memorial Day Concert, hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise on May 26. Guest artists and celebrities with the orchestra included Bryan Cranston, Jena Malone, Mary McCormack, Cynthia Erivo, Pitino Miller, Ruthie Ann Miles, Gary Le Vox, […]
Associate Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds co-wrote an opinion piece for the FXBG Advance titled “Fredericksburg’s Climate Commitment Is Too Important to Miss.” The article begins: In 2019, the City of Fredericksburg made a pledge to its residents that it would power all municipal operations—city works, parks and recreation, schools, and (where possible) police and […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus spoke to WION News and Asharq News for a segment titled “U.S. Imposes 100% tariff on Chinese EVs.” “This is a continuing trade war,” Larus said. Watch the segment. Other recent media mentions for Larus include: 520 Lai Ching-te takes office: It is rare to […]
Professor of Communication and Department Chair Anand Rao co-wrote an article titled “Our Students’ Future in an AI-World is Debatable” in Higher Education Digest. “As fears of undetectable AI-powered cheating sweep through college campuses, many in higher education are sounding the alarm about its disruptive potential,” the article begins. “But while the threat of ChatGPT-assisted […]
