Category: Professional Notes

Majid Shares Expertise With WalletHub

Associate Professor of Business Kashef Majid shared his expertise with WalletHub about the “Best Credit Cards for Groceries.” He shared his thoughts about most people preferring rewards on groceries over travel on credit cards since grocery spending is consistent whereas travel is infrequent and thus the rewards may not accumulate as quickly. Read more from […]

Barry Featured in National Webinar on Gender Violence and Religious History

Associate Professor of Religious Studies Jennifer Barry participated in a Soul Speak Press webinar titled What We Inherit: Gender, Faith, and Violence Across Time on January 15, 2026.This 90-minute roundtable brought together Barry, a child sex trafficking survivor, and a domestic violence survivor for a wide-ranging conversation about the historical roots and contemporary realities of […]

Harris Joins WFVA’s Town Talk to Promote Valentine’s Day Events & More

UMW Museums Executive Director Scott Harris joined News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk this month to talk about a special Valentine’s Day weekend at two historic sites — a Saturday evening dinner at Gari Melchers Home and Studio and a unique Sunday program at the James Monroe Museum–Tea and Trifles. We’ll also discuss federal funds […]

Rao Discusses the AI Revolution on World XP Podcast

Professor of Communication and Digital Studies Anand Rao shared his AI expertise this month on the World XP Podcast in an episode titled, “Is Society Ready For The AI Revolution, Integrating AI In Education, Preparing Students For The Future.”In the episode, Rao shares his journey into higher education, staying on the cutting edge of technology […]

Farnsworth Appears on NBC4 Washington

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth appeared on NBC Washington News4 this month sharing his political expertise on Virginia’s redistricting battle. “By slicing up Northern Virginia as thinly as this plan would do, you are maximizing the chances that not only will Northern Virginia have more […]