Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Lectures on U.S. Presidential Election at the University of Warsaw in Poland

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “The State of the U.S. Presidential Election,” as part of the University of Warsaw’s American Studies Program Spring Colloquium. Dr. Farnsworth is serving in Poland as a Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.Other recent media […]

Fleming Named ACPA Diamond Honoree

Dave Fleming, American College Personnel Association, Diamond Honoree, Class of 2024The Diamond Honoree Program, established in 1999, is a way for those that care about students – and the research, scholarship, and programs that promote student development and success – to help advance our association’s efforts. Diamond Honorees are “Championed” by dedicated individuals who recognize […]

Larus Comments on Taiwan, U.S. Elections

TaiwanElizabeth Freund Larus, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Pacific Forum, offered commentary to international media on Taiwan’s 2024 Presidential and Legislative elections: Pre-election commentary, WION News India, January 12, 2024. View the segment. Election commentary, BBC Chinese, January 13, 2024. Learn more. Election commentary, France24, […]

Bales Fills Retirement With Research and Writing

Jack Bales’ vocation for more than 40 years was assisting students, faculty, and staff in Mary Washington’s library. His avocation, research and writing, was always an important part of his life as well, and now that he’s retired, the Reference and Humanities Librarian Emeritus happily stays busy with these interests. Bales continues to present Zoom […]

McDonald Talks ‘Super Tuesday’ With The Conversation

Assistant Professor of Political Science Jared McDonald shared his expertise with media, earning recent mentions, including: Super Tuesday voters turn out to select parties’ presidential nominee (Courthouse News Service) “There are enough delegates out there that that if things changed dramatically, Nikki Haley could start reeling off wins and amass enough delegates,” said Jared McDonald, […]