Category: Professional Notes

Rettinger Speaks to ‘Times Higher Ed’ about Cheating

David Rettinger, UMW professor of psychological science and director of academic integrity programs, and former president of the International Center for Academic Integrity, spoke to Times Higher Education for a piece titled “Zero cheating is a pipe dream, but we still need to push academic integrity.” Rettinger and Erica Price Burns offer key points for […]

Sanford Segment Re-Airs on ‘60 Minutes’

A 60 Minutes segment featuring Professor Emeritus of Historic Preservation Douglas W. Sanford recently re-aired. Sanford spoke on the condition of the living quarters for the enslaved at the Sharswood estate in Virginia for the piece, titled “How an Air Force veteran discovered his new house was the seat of a plantation where his ancestors […]

Davidson Publishes Essay on U.S. Allies and Partners

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson, a nonresident senior fellow with the Transatlantic Security Initiative, Atlantic Council, and a Waple Professor, has published an essay on the difference between US allies and partners for the “Adults in a Room” series, which is affiliated with the Stimson Center’s Reimagining US Grand Strategy program. […]

Subramanian Talks About Touch on ‘With Good Reason’

Professor of Communication and Digital Studies Sushma Subramanian contributed to “My Pandemic Valentine,” which aired on With Good Reason radio. Two days after Sushma Subramanian got engaged, she moved to Virginia to teach, leaving her fiance behind. She tells us about the app that got them talking — and touching– across the distance. Listen to […]

McDonald Comments on Lying Politicians for ‘Democracy Nerd’

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald appeared in a segment titled “Do Voters Punish Lying Politicians?” for Democracy Nerds. “It’s not just the party label. There needs to be some sort of affective attachment,” McDonald said. “Trump is the leader of your party. This is a real politician, and so you’ve […]