Category: Professional Notes

Harris Appears on WFVA Town Talk to Preview 2026 Great Lives Series

UMW Museums Director Scott Harris joined News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk to discuss the 2026 Great Lives series, which kicks off on January 20. Harris says programs will be held nearly every Tuesday and Thursday at Dodd Auditorium, offering audiences an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of influential historical and contemporary figures. […]

Hanna Contributes to Column for FXBG Advance

Professor of Geography Stephen Hanna, along with Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth, and UMW senior Ethan Sweeny, contributed a column for the FXBG Advance titled “Second-Wave Suburbanization Key to Spanberger Wins in Spotsylvania, Stafford.” The column detailed how the two large counties bordering Fredericksburg realized some of the largest percentage gains for Democrats of […]

Farnsworth Pens Opinion Piece, Spotlighted by Variety of Media on Election Day

Professor of Political Science and Director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was highlighted recently in a variety of media outlets, including NBC4, The Washington Post, WJLA, Newsweek, MSN, WTOP, WFVA and FXBG Advance. Farnsworth contributed by sharing his expertise on Election Day topics, such as early voting, major races, redistricting […]

Henry Weighs in on Proposed Memorial in BBC News Feature  

Associate Professor of Historic Preservation Christine Henry was featured in a BBC News article titled “What We Know About White House Plans for an ‘Arc de Trump.’” The piece discusses U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to build an arch in the nation’s capital as part of his recent architectural initiatives, intended to welcome visitors crossing […]

Nabb Serves as a Keynote Speaker at Mathematics Conference

Department of Mathematics Lecturer Keith Nabb served as a keynote speaker at Southwestern Michigan College’s annual Michigan Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Conference, where educators gathered to connect with peers and explore emerging trends in mathematics. More than 50 mathematicians attended the event, which featured discussions on the benefits of activity-based learning and the impact of […]