Jack Bales, UMW reference and humanities librarian emeritus, hosted the Horatio Alger Society Convention in Fredericksburg for the second consecutive year, and Scott H. Harris, executive director of UMW Museums, spoke at the event. The conference included the presentation of an award to a local high school student. The event was featured in “Horatio Alger […]
Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth spoke to The Washington Post for an article entitled “Virginia voters to pick GOP nominees in races that will shape midterms.” In the competitive six-way 7th District race, three candidates have broken out as top contenders who each represent an opportunity for Republicans, Farnsworth told the Post. Read more. […]
Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Life Cedric Rucker caught some media attention centered around the naming celebration to recognize the University Center’s new name – the Cedric Rucker University Center – upon Rucker’s retirement next week. During his decades-long career, Rucker’s big personality, strong standards and compassionate demeanor have led him to leave […]
Associate Professor of Chemistry Randall Reif spoke on the With Good Reason radio show about his research on the potential of over the counter heartburn drugs in revolutionizing the way we treat certain cancers. Listen to: “Can Heartburn Drugs Fight Cancer?” The segment also aired on radio station WHRV.
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson talked with Voice of America News for the feature, “Ukraine Faces Challenges as Russian Forces Advance.” “At this moment what we are really seeing is primarily an artillery war, particularly from the perspective of Ukraine,” Davidson said. “What Ukraine can do…is mostly artillery as a means to counter […]
