Category: Professional Notes

Jones Serves as Keynote Facilitator at Inaugural ACPA Conference 

Dean of Students and Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Melissa Jones served as the keynote facilitator for ACPA’s first Master’s Student Conference last week. ACPA: College Student Educators International is a professional association that supports individuals pursuing higher education in student affairs.The recent virtual conference featured a panel that offered attendees insights on growing their […]

Mellinger, Kelly and Tabak Discuss What’s New at UMW on WFVA Town Talk

Three academic deans — Keith Mellinger (College of Arts and Sciences), Pete Kelly (College of Education), and Filiz Tabak (College of Business) — appeared on News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk to discuss new majors, academic programs, and strategic initiatives taking shape across campus. The conversation also highlights standout faculty, growing community and industry partnerships, and […]

Paino Named to 50 Most Influential People List by Northern Virginia Magazine

President Troy D. Paino was listed as one of Northern Virginia’s 50 Most Influential People of 2025 by Northern Virginia Magazine. The list includes leaders in business and development, education, government, health care, philanthropy, and more that have made an impact in the last year on where Northern Virginians live and work, where they go […]

Farnsworth Comments on Virginia Governor’s Race for The Washington Post

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a Washington Post article titled “Virginia governor’s race hits high gear as referendum on Trump.” “The dynamics of the campaign are so different for each candidate that it makes sense they’d pursue very […]