Category: Professional Notes

Singh Expands Environmental Writing, Community Engagement

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Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Ranjit Singh has served as environmental columnist for the FXBG Advance since May, publishing more than a dozen essays on local nature and environmental issues. His work includes two pieces on data center development co-authored with Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds: “The Corporate Environmental …

Farnsworth Discusses Politics in Newsweek

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Professor Emeritus of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a Newsweek article titled “Democrats’ Chances of Flipping the Senate 75 Days to Midterms—Polls.” In the article, Farnsworth discussed Democrats’ prospects for gaining control of the Senate in the midterm elections, putting their chances at “about 50/50.” Read the article in Newsweek. …

Frankel Discusses Rappahannock River Water Safety for FXBG Advance

Associate Professor of Environmental Science Tyler Frankel and UMW student Hannah Reents were featured in an FXBG Advance article titled “Two Advance Writers Splitting the Night This Thursday.”The article highlighted an upcoming presentation by Frankel and Reents titled “Know Before You Go: Bacteria Monitoring for Safer Recreation in the Rappahannock River,” focused on environmental monitoring […]

Duggins Selected for Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2027

Director of Alumni Programs Phillip Duggins has been selected as a fellow in the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2027, according to The Free Lance-Star.The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced the members of its newest Leadership Fredericksburg class, which includes Duggins among the regional professionals selected for the program. Read more in The Free […]

McDonald Discusses Competitive Congressional Races in Newsweek

Professor of Political Science Jared McDonald was quoted in a Newsweek article titled “Republicans Behind in Five Key Races They Haven’t Lost in Decades.”In the article, McDonald discussed Democratic leads in several congressional races traditionally held by Republicans. He said it is “a little surprising” that Democrats are leading in these races, but that a […]