Category: Professional Notes

Larus Comments on Trump’s Return to Twitter and Facebook

In the segment, “After Twitter, Will Facebook Reinstate Donald Trump’s Account?” WION News, January 19, 2023, Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs, indicated that Trump’s Twitter and Facebook accounts were important fundraising tools during the 2016 presidential campaign against Hilary Clinton and would be equally important for his 2024 bid. […]

Hummer Named Frederick County Public Schools Superintendent

George Hummer, an adjunct professor of educational leadership with Continuing and Professional Studies has been named the new superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools. Hummer earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and special education from the University of Mary Washington and a doctorate in educational leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has taught at UMW […]

Good, Peck Share UMW’s Answer to Teacher Shortage on ‘TownTalk’

Assistant Professor of Special Education Kevin Good and Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships Kristina Peck talked to Ted Schubel on his WFVA radio show TownTalk.  Good and Peck addressed the teacher shortage and one solution – the STREAM Initiative. They’re focusing on creating a dynamic educational space for future teachers in Seacobeck Hall. Listen to the […]

Davidson Accepts Atlantic Council Senior Fellowship

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson has accepted a two-year Nonresident Senior Fellowship with the @AtlanticCouncil‘s Transatlantic Security Initiative. The fellowship, along with his current Waple Professorship, will facilitate work on a new book project on the diverse threats #NATO members face and the future of the Atlantic alliance.