A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Holly Chichester-Morby loves her job, and it shows. As UMW’s Director of Landscape and Grounds, she’s happiest working outdoors, getting her hands dirty, and caring for the campus she calls home. The annual Tree Festival is one of her favorite events, celebrating UMW’s designation as a Tree Campus and the community’s shared love of the […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elisabeth Larus was quoted in RTI News on China’s decision to restrict exports of rare earths and minerals. Larus said the move was aimed at pressuring the U.S. President ahead of a tariff deadline, but instead reignited a cycle of escalating trade threats. “Xi may have overplayed […]
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Jennifer Barry published her second scholarly monograph, Gender Violence in Late Antiquity: Male Fantasies and the Christian Imagination, with the University of California Press.Barry’s new book examines how early Christian writers used narratives of gendered harm—especially domestic violence—to shape theology, consolidate authority, and imagine social order.Later this month, she will […]
Professor of English Gary Richards will lead a program featuring the work of acclaimed Louisiana author Kate Chopin at its annual One Book, One Festival discussion on Nov. 1.An article by KTBS titled “Louisiana Book Festival to feature short stories of Kate Chopin,” previewed the Festival, explaining how participants in the program read a selected […]
Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman had her article, “Gender and Party Polarization in the US Congress: Hypervisibility and Invisibility,” published in the Journal of Policy History.Also this month, Cooperman will assist in asking questions of the candidates at the public political debate for Virginia’s 65th District House of Delegates on Thursday, Oct. 2, at […]
Assistant Professor of Asian Religions Kalpesh Bhatt authored an article for Newsbreak titled “A Federal Probe Into U.S.’s Largest Hindu Temple Leaves Questions for Minority Faiths.” Bhatt explored how federal authorities, led by the U.S. Department of Justice, have ended a four-year-long investigation into alleged human rights violations in the construction of the largest Hindu […]
Associate Professor of Journalism Sushma Subramanian authored an article in The Boston Globe titled “The downside of dopamine decor.” In the piece, she reflects on how the constant urge to perfect her recently renovated home left her feeling unsettled, noting, “We had gut remodeled our house, and there was still no good place to put […]
Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth, who also serves as director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, will moderate the public political debate for Virginia’s 65th District House of Delegates on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. where incumbent Joshua Cole (D) will face off against Sean Steinway (R) in George Washington […]
Professor of History and American Studies Krystyn Moon offered special remarks at the unveiling of a state historic marker dedicated to Alexandria’s Colored Rosemont neighborhood. An article by The Zebra, titled “State Historic Marker Dedicated to Honor Legacy of Alexandria’s Colored Rosemont Neighborhood,” explored how the unveiling brought together descendants, city officials, and members of […]
Executive Director of University Museums Scott Harris provided an informative take on the historic legacy of Stafford County for FOX 5 in a segment called “In Your Hometown.”In the piece, Harris highlights George Washington’s legacy in Stafford County and the many historic attractions located there. He also provides information on UMW’s Museums: Gari Melchers Home […]
