Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Analyzes Political Fundraising for Governor Youngkin

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently analyzed political fundraising for Governor Youngkin and commented on Virginia school funding, amid upcoming races and early voting.Read more:https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2023/07/19/glenn-youngkin-fundraising-virginia-republicans  https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/virginia-school-funding-frames-budget-debate-but-outlook-for-deal-pretty-grim/article_4ec9aade-20ee-11ee-859b-f3b5529d2d46.html https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/dems-in-three-richmond-area-house-races-among-targets-of-gop-digital-ads/article_ce16d40a-21ad-11ee-937f-777443851a56.html https://www.vpm.org/news/2023-07-11/youngkin-pushes-early-voting-despite-gop-skepticism https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6330754398112

Larus Comments on Al Jazeera on Secretary Yellen’s visit to China

Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs and Adjunct Fellow at Pacific Forum, appeared on Al Jazeera’s July 10, 2023 Inside Story news talk program to discuss U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen’s visit to Beijing and US-China relations. Professor Larus stated that US firms are putting tremendous pressure on the Biden administration to foster […]