Have you ever wondered what the holidays looked like 50 years ago? Now you can get a glimpse. Mary Beth Mathews (University of Mary Washington) walks us through how the American traditions of Hanukkah and Christmas have changed over the years. Read more.
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus spoke to TVP World for a segment titled “Japan’s record military budget.” Elizabeth Larus indicated that Japan’s hefty defense budget increase indicates that Tokyo is seeking a new role as a security partner in the Indo-Pacific. Watch the segment.
Rebecca Towery, director of the Academy of Technology and Innovation at the University of Mary Washington, shared information on the new school with radio host Ted Schubel on WFVA’s Town Talk. Towery also spoke about the school’s goals and previewed its first open house, held Dec. 5 at the school’s new home at the Stafford […]
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented several community lectures on the 2023 Virginia Midterm Elections, including talks for Mary Washington Elderstudy, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg, and the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Farnsworth’s analysis of the 2023 elections was published […]
Professor of History and American Studies Krystn Moon’s report on restrictive zoning covenants was referenced in an article titled “Alexandria discloses list of ‘racially restrictive’ covenants on city-owned properties,” which ran in ALX Now. Moon, who the city hired to gather information on the history of the covenants, found dozens more properties, in Alexandria as […]
