Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Lectures on Political Humor

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture to American University students entitled, “Political Humor and Donald Trump, the president and former president,” which was drawn from his co-authored book, Late Night With Trump: Political Humor and the American Presidency. Discover more […]

Barrenechea Films YouTube Series on Rare Books

During the spring 2023 semester, Professor of English Antonio Barrenechea served as faculty liaison to Special Collections in Simpson Library. One of his accomplishments came via collaboration with Nick Onorato, a former student and communication major.  A “spotlight” series on rare books highlighted UMW’s collection from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Watch the series on […]

Majid Shares Car Insurance Advice With WalletHub

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid was quoted in an advice segment for a WalletHub piece about best car insurance companies. “For the most dramatic drop in car insurance, drivers should consistently shop around each year to see if they can get a better deal,” he said. “Quotes are easy to receive online and insurers […]

Robinson Featured for Co-founding Film Festival

Assistant Professor of Art and Art History Jason Robinson, who teaches Digital and Kinetic Imaging, was included in an article titled “New experimental film festival debuts in Charlottesville this weekend,” which ran in The Daily Progress. Robinson is a co-founder of the Odds & Ends Experimental Film Festival. Read more.

McDonald’s Study on Blame Cited on Phys.org

The results of a study by university professors, including Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald, and published in the journal Public Management Review, were cited in an article titled “Study Shows Governments Escape Blame by Contracting Services Such as Prisoner Transport.” Read more at phys.org.