A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication and Digital Studies Anand Rao was a recently a panelist at the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Congress’s workshop titled “AI in the Workplace,” which explored both the promise and practical applications of this evolving technology. Key topics included skills workers should develop to stay relevant, how small […]
Gari Melchers Home and Studio Assistant Director/Curator Susan Martis recently managed the loan of a large number of Gari Melchers’ paintings for an exhibition at a Dutch museum. Martis attended the exhibit opening in the Netherlands, courtesy of the host museum. The exhibit is titled “Longing for Egmond: From inspiration to artists’ village.”Gari Melchers settled […]
Before retiring this year, College of Business Senior Lecturer John Burrow left a lasting legacy — through his leadership, mentorship and genuine care for our community. His impact lives on in the lives of the students, colleagues and alumni he supported. Burrow appears this week on the PS: I Love U(MW) social media series. See […]
Associate Professor of Economics Amrita Dhar commented on Virginia’s unemployment rate for WRIC and WJHL in an article titled “Virginia’s unemployment rate is up, economist says more information needed as to why.” In the piece, Dhar said “Is it a permanent move or a temporary? That is something we have to keep an eye for. […]
Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication and Digital Studies Anand Rao was featured on the TechUnhinged podcast in an episode exploring the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Drawing from his background in communication, debate and education, Rao discussed “AI Pluralism” – a concept advocating for diverse, dialogic AI systems over singular, dominant models. […]
Associate Professor of Linguistics Paul D. Fallon presented his sabbatical project at the 50th anniversary meeting of the Dictionary Society of North America (DSNA) biennial meeting held at Buffalo State University, May 29-31, 2025. His talk, “An Analytic Etymological Dictionary of Central Cushitic” discussed work from his Spring 2025 sabbatical project with professional lexicographers and […]
Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds was quoted by WFYI and The Indiana Citizen in an article titled “How confidentiality agreements around a proposed data center could impact Indianapolis’ development.” In the article, Bonds provided expert commentary on the lack of transparency in data center deals, noting that “Democracy – some say – dies in the […]
Department of Music Senior Lecturer Doug Gately performed with the National Symphony Orchestra’s televised Capital Fourth Concert on July 4. This year’s star-studded lineup included The Beach Boys, The Temptations, Lauren Daigle, Josh Turner, Yolanda Adams, Trombone Shorty, LOCASH and Abi Carter. Tenor sax solos by Doug Gately. The Concert on PBS can be viewed […]
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a TRT World article titled “Elon Musk backs Conservative rebels, blasts GOP, teases a new party: What is the billionaire up to?” In the article, Farnsworth provided analysis on the political dynamics between […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus was quoted by BBC News in an article titled “Will the spillover effect of the US surprise attack on Iran cover North Korea and the Taiwan Strait? Asia-Pacific region hotly discusses Trump’s muscle flexing.” In the article, Larus, who serves as an Adjunct Senior […]
