A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupta Gupta was quoted in a article titled “Will a proposed US law become a ‘bunker-buster’ for the global economy?” for TRT Global. In the article, Gupta provided analysis on the international implications of proposed US legislations. An excerpt from the article reads, “These countries will face pressure […]
Associate Professor of Linguistics Paul D. Fallon gave a virtual presentation at the 56th Annual Conference on African Linguistics (ACAL), held online and at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, Minneapolis, on May 6, 2025. His talk was entitled “‘Fire’, ‘nose’, ‘water’, mouth’: Comparing the Leipzig-Jakarta and Swadesh lists in Central Cushitic.” He shared the results […]
Associate Professor of Religious Studies Jennifer Barry was recently elected Associate Editor for the Journal of Early Christian Studies (JECS). This prestigious appointment reflects Barry’s national reputation in the field of Late Antiquity and early Christian historiography. The JECS is a leading peer-reviewed publication dedicated to the study of Christianity in the ancient world. In […]
Professor of Middle East History Nabil Al-Tikriti discussed the current situation in the Middle East this month, covering economic, military, political and diplomatic affairs. He made this presentation to Ft. Belvoir’s Supply Corps Reserve Unit supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with reserve unit attendees present from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines. The presentation […]
Professor of Religious Studies Mary Beth Mathews has been featured across multiple media outlets recently, sharing her expertise on religious topics. In May, she was part of a panel discussion on Black religious life hosted by Fairfax County NAACP (the panel starts around minute 54 of the linked video). Earlier this month, she was interviewed […]
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson shared expert insight in a recent article for the Atlantic Council titled “What explains the transatlantic rift? It’s all about threat perception.” As NATO allies prepare for his month’s summit in The Hague, Davidson explores differing views on global threats and defense spending, particularly in the […]
Professor of History and American Studies Krystyn Moon has published a new book titled Proximity to Power: Rethinking Race and Place in Alexandria, Virginia with the University of North Carolina Press (2025).The book examines how Alexandria’s unique geographic position across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. profoundly shaped the experiences of African American residents from […]
College of Education Dean Pete Kelly was recently featured on the Chamber Talks podcast, produced by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. In the episode titled “Beyond the Classroom: Honoring Our Region’s Teachers,” Kelly is joined by Fredericksburg City Public Schools Superintendent Marci Catlett to discuss the current landscape of education. Together, they shared insights […]
Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg was featured in a CampusESP article titled “Boost enrollment by personalizing your institutional voice to families.” The article highlighted strategies from a panel discussion at the 2025 CampusESP Summit where Lindberg shared how UMW uses authentic communication as a competitive advantage in enrollment. Lindberg discussed UMW’s approach, noting […]
Research conducted by Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds and his students on the widespread use of non-disclosure agreements in Virginia’s data-center industry was featured in an article titled “As Trump Unwinds Federal Oversight, States Become Battlegrounds for Environmental Data.” The article appeared in the DeSmog Blog and is about the challenges that members of the […]
