Category: Professional Notes

Blevins Publishes Book Chapters on Generative AI and Emerging Media Pedagogy

Associate Professor Brenta Blevins in the Department of English & Linguistics has recently published two book chapters exploring literacy pedagogy in the context of emerging technologies.Her chapter, “A Generative AI (GAI) Writing Pedagogy: How Composition Pedagogy Can Inform the GAI Turn,” appears in the 2025 Routledge collection Rethinking Writing Education in the Age of Generative […]

Spencer Comments on White House Renovation Plans in The New York Times

Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was quoted in The New York Times in a story examining President Trump’s plans to renovate the White House with a proposed new ballroom. “In most cases, you’re not going to have a lot of binding obligations to historic buildings,” Spencer noted, addressing preservation concerns related to federal properties. […]

Segelken Named to Fredericksburg Chamber Leadership Class of 2026

Director of Continuing and Professional Studies Teresa Segelken has been selected for the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Class of 2026. The program brings together a cohort of 33 established and emerging leaders from across the region for a year-long curriculum in leadership development and community engagement. Participants represent a range of industries and […]

Williams Analyzes Campaign Music Choices in VPM Election Coverage

Chris Williams, assistant director of the James Farmer Multicultural Center and a member of the Recording Academy, was featured in VPM discussing the use of campaign music by Virginia gubernatorial candidates. Williams noted that the music selected by Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears “signals that she has her own plans and own future,” reflecting strategic messaging […]

Davison and Ecklund Present at the National AHEAD Conference

Director of the Office of TIX & ADA Compliance Ruth Davison and Director of the Office of Disability Resources Alex Ecklund had a program selected for the 2025 national conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability in Denver, CO.Their presentation entitled “One Campus’ Journey to Improve Accessibility Across Indoor and Outdoor Spaces” focused […]