A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Larus
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Freund Larus contributed to a piece titled South China Sea Disputes for BBC News. She commented on a recent China Coast Guard attack against Philippine naval vessels. Read more.
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
Surupa Gupta, professor of Political Science and International Affairs, was invited by the Wilson Center to brief Hill staffers on the implications of the outcome of India’s 2024 parliamentary elections. The Wilson Center’s South Asia Institute, Indo-Pacific Program, and Congressional Relations office hosted the off-the-record briefing at the Capitol on June 11 2024.
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson
In advance of the 75th anniversary summit for leaders of NATO’s thirty-two member countries in July in Washington, D.C., Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson contributed to an article for Inkstick Media titled “NATO at 75: What’s Its Future?” In the article, Davidson says, “While it would be a mistake to overstate Russia’s power (its GDP is smaller than Italy’s), it does pose a real threat to European security.” Read more.
Assistant Professor and Archaeology Director Katherine Parker
Assistant Professor of Archaeology Katherine Parker’s work with her students to locate Mary Washington’s gravesite was highlighted in a Northern Virginia Magazine article titled “Searching for Mary: George Washington’s Mother.” Parker, who joined the Historic Preservation Department last year, said in the article, “I used GPR for a lot of other archaeology projects prior to being hired, and it is well-suited for finding burial sites with minimal ground disturbance. It’s definitely a technology that’s in high demand, and teaching students how to use it will serve them as they go on in their profession.” Read more.
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Mass Media and U.S. Presidential Elections,” at German-American Institute Saxony (DAI-S) in Leipzig, Germany. The talk, sponsored jointly by DAI-S, Fulbright Germany, and the American Studies Center of the University of Leipzig, was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published book, Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump. Dr. Farnsworth is serving at the University of Warsaw in Poland as a Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.
In addition, recent media mentions for Dr. Farnsworth include:
The Democratic primary in Virginia’s 10th congressional district is getting expensive. Where is all the money coming from? (WAMU)
“It’s a rare opportunity for Democrats to see an open congressional seat in the Washington suburbs, and that means that you have a huge field and a huge amount of money being spent,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington. “This may end up being one of the most expensive Democratic congressional primaries in the history of Virginia.”
https://wamu.org/story/24/06/07/virginia-10th-district-democratic-primary-campaign-spending/
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris
Executive Director of University Museums Scott Harris contributed to a WJLA News 7 Road Trippin’ segment titled “Discover the Arts and Culture of Stafford, Virginia, with Britt Waters.” Harris touted Gari Melchers Home & Studio as a great place to visit in Stafford County, along with other local gems. Watch the segment.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Parrish Waters
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences Parrish Waters was installed as president of the Virginia Academy of Science during the VAS annual meeting, hosted earlier this month at the University of Mary Washington.
UMW Associate Professor of Biological Sciences April Wynn talks with Richard Groover of George Mason University during the annual meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, held at Mary Washington.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences April Wynn was installed as the treasurer of the Virginia Academy of Science during the VAS meeting, held earlier this month at the University of Mary Washington.
UMW President Troy Paino
UMW President Troy Paino was interviewed recently by local media outlet FXBG Advance. Whether it’s the university and the surrounding community, or the liberal arts and artificial intelligence, UMW’s president is building connections for the future. Read more.
Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor in U.S. Presidential Elections,” at Europa University Viadrina, in Frankfurt (Oder), Germany. The talk, sponsored jointly by Fulbright Poland and Fulbright Germany, was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published co-authored book, Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency. Dr. Farnsworth is serving at the University of Warsaw in Poland as a Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.
In addition, recent media mentions for Farnsworth include:
The Kennedy Who Wants to Dynamite the Presidential Campaign (The Sunday Tribune, Paris)
Hogan makes abortion-rights stand in Senate race (WTOP)
“Gov. Hogan had to make an ad like this. In pro-choice Maryland, being a Republican in a time when Roe vs. Wade has been overturned is very difficult in a statewide election,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political-science professor at the University of Mary Washington.
https://wtop.com/maryland-election/2024/05/hogan-makes-pro-choice-stand-in-senate-race/