Associate Professor of English Brenta Blevins recently presented at the Corridors: Blue Ridge Writing & Rhetoric Conference at Radford University. The presentation, titled “Whose Words Are These? Voice in the Age of Generative AI,” explored how generative AI is reshaping the way we understand authorship and expression in academic writing. Blevins’ talk examined the relationship […]
Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was quoted in Daily Kos in an article titled “Move over, France: Trump wants his own Arc de Triomphe.” The piece explores reports that the President is considering a large-scale commemorative structure in Washington, D.C., raising questions about preservation and planning.Spencer noted the tension between preservation principles and political […]
Associate Professor of Economics Amrita Dhar was featured in The Free Lance-Star in an article titled “UMW brings financial lessons to schools.” The story highlights Dhar’s leadership as director of the University of Mary Washington’s Center for Economic Education, which is expanding its reach across the Fredericksburg region.Dhar collaborates with superintendents, principals and teachers in […]
Professor of Political Science and Director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth recently presented a keynote online lecture, “Shaping Tomorrow Today: Politics and Health Care Policy in Virginia in 2025,” at the Annual Conference of the Virginia Nurses Association. Richmond.Media mentions for Farnsworth include: They Were Rising Democratic Stars. Then […]
Head of Special Collections & University Archives Emerita Carolyn Parsons was recently elected Regional Coordinator for the Jane Austen Society of North America’s (JASNA) Central Virginia region. This year marks the 250th anniversary of Austen’s birth and the organization is providing free membership to all interested students through December. The JASMA annual conference, Jane Austen […]
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