Category: Professional Notes

Wilson Comments About Psychological Effects of Mass Shootings in National Media

Assistant Professor of Psychological Science Laura Wilson’s expertise about the psychological effects of mass shootings continues to be sought-after by the national media. Here are her recent comments:When the Child Parents Love Becomes a Shooter (The Atlantic)False Reports Of Gunmen In N.Y.C. And Virginia Cause Jitters Following Mass Shootings (NPR)For some in Chicago, gun violence […]

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

Read the latest column in The Free Lance-Star written by Lynne Richardson, Dean of the College of Business, titled Lose the Bureaucratese, Please!  I RECEIVED an email recently from a government agency. I didn’t think the email was mine, as this office doesn’t normally send me emails, but I began reading it to make sure. […]

Spencer Gives Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Rising Sun Tavern

The Free Lance-Star ran an article this week about a behind-the-scenes tour Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer gave at the Rising Sun Tavern, along with the help of UMW students. Sponsored by the Washington Heritage Museums, the tour gave visitors access to areas that are normally roped off […]

Farnsworth Talks about U.S. Independence Day in Malaysia

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Parades, Picnics, Bands and Fireworks: Experiencing Fourth of July in America,” at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Professor Farnsworth was at MCKL as a Fulbright specialist this summer.Professor Farnsworth has also been quoted in […]

Larus Comments on North Korean Missile Tests on Indus News

Elizabeth Freund Larus, professor of Political Science and International Affairs, commented on North Korean missiles tests on the July 26 episode of Indus News Special. Indus News is Pakistan’s English language international news channel. Dr. Larus commented that the Trump administration is practicing restraint in an effort to keep the door open to future negotiations. […]