William B. Crawley, professor of history emeritus and director of the William B. Crawley Great Lives lecture series appeared recently on WFVA’s Town Talk to talk about the 2019 season that began earlier this week. Listen to his interview at https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-jan-14-2/.
Farnsworth Published in Washington Post
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of a Washington Post opinion column about how President Trump has fared on the late-night television comedy programs. The column, entitled “When Americans watch late-night comedy, the joke’s on Donald Trump,” contains research from Dr. Farnsworth’s Waple Fellowship project. To read the article, visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/11/08/when-americans-watch-late-night-comedy-the-jokes-on-donald-trump/?utm_term=.0addbc14c23e.
Hewson to Appear on ‘With Good Reason’ Radio
Women’s soccer coach Corey Hewson will share advice for new runners and those training for a half-marathon on the national public radio show With Good Reason. The encore appearance is part of the Keeping Kids Healthy episode, scheduled to air Jan. 12 to 18. With Good Reason airs locally on Sundays at 2 p.m. on Radio IQ 88.3 Digital. Visit the station’s website for a complete broadcast schedule or to hear an audio recording of the show. http://www.withgoodreasonradio.org.
Harris Discusses Mary Washington Museums on WFVA’s Town Talk
UMW Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, The James Monroe Museum and the Papers of James Monroe on WFVA Radio’s Town Talk. Listen: https://www.newstalk1230.net/episode/town-talk-jan-9-3/
Vasey Provides Commentary on Religious Freedom
An op-ed written by Craig Vasey, professor of philosophy & chair of the Department of Classics, Philosophy and Religious Studies, appeared recently in The Free Lance-Star. To view the article, visit https://www.fredericksburg.com/opinion/columns/commentary-religious-freedom-has-been-a-civil-right-since-our/article_6f195b00-bec5-5263-ab79-c7b2d7c723b5.html
Larus Quoted in International Media
Elizabeth Larus, professor of political science, has been quoted in recently in international media concerning issues between Taiwan and China. In the Financial Times said China would probably seek to capitalize on a series of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) losses in local elections in November to sow discontent among Taiwanese and boost support for the China-friendly opposition party, the Kuomintang, ahead of the 2020 presidential election. “China’s leaders are like sharks in the water: they smell blood.” To view the article, go to
https://www.ft.com/content/5fbabb8c-10b1-11e9-a581-4ff78404524e.
She also provided comments in Agencia EFE. “China will not hesitate to militarize the artificial intelligence base in the Manila Trench, in fact, it has already militarized the artificial islands it has built, despite promises that it would not,” she said.
Richardson Talks About AACSB Accreditation
College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson talks to AACSB about recent accreditation. Read more.
Nabil Al-Tikriti Presents UMW at Education USA Office in Baku
On Dec. 22, 2018, Prof. Nabil Al-Tikriti presented the University of Mary Washington’s undergraduate and graduate admissions possibilities to a group of potential applicants at the Education USA office in Baku, Azerbaijan. Al-Tikriti is currently conducting historical research and advice as a Fulbright Scholar in Azerbaijan, for the 2018-19 academic year.
Stommel Op-Ed Appears in Chronicle
An op-ed co-written by Jesse Stommel, Executive Director of the Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies appeared recently in the Chronicle of Higher Ed. To read the article, visit https://www.chronicle.com/article/Professors-Share-The-Moment/245266.
Farnsworth Presents Research on U.S. Midterm Elections
Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and Director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an invited research presentation entitled, “The Trump Presidency in a Divided America: A Midterm Assessment,” at the International Conference on Trump, Canada and the World after the Midterms Elections. The conference was held at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM).