In April 2023, Middle East Report [MERIP] Issue #306, “The State of Iraq: 20 Years After the Invasion,” was officially published. UMW Professor of Middle Eastern History Nabil Al-Tikriti joined the team of developers and editors who invited contributors and edited content for the issue, available online.The Issue Development Team (IDT) consisted of Profs. Nabil […]
Associate Professor of Communication Elizabeth Johnson-Young presented her paper, “Birth, Trauma, and Communicating Maternal Health” at the annual conference of the Eastern Communication Association in Baltimore, Maryland. The paper was presented during a panel hosted by the Health Communication division focused on maternal and reproductive health. The paper focused on birth choices, experiences, and perceptions […]
The Eastern Communication Association has recognized Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, for outstanding research at its recent conference in Baltimore. Professor Farnsworth’s award-winning research paper, “Political Consequences of Late-Night Humor: Learning about Politics Via Political Comedy,” was named a best research paper in […]
Professor of Classics Angela L. Pitts spoke at the annual Eta Sigma Phi lecture on Wednesday, April 12, in Lee Hall. Eta Sigma Phi is the national collegiate honor society for students of Greek and Latin. Pitts delivered a talk on women’s writings of ancient Greece titled “Surviving Loss: Women’s Writings of Ancient Greece and the Distaff of […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Larus has contributed to several recent news features, including: Brazil’s President Lula to kick start China visit from Shanghai (WION)Elizabeth Larus commented to Wion News that the appreciation of the U.S. dollar and Western sanctions against authoritarian regimes explain China and Brazil’s decision to conduct trade […]
