Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Speaks to International Media Group

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently gave a lecture entitled, “Evaluating Public Opinion Polls: A Brief Introduction to Survey Research,” in Washington for the Macedonia Media Leaders Program (MMLP), an international journalism initiative sponsored by the International Research & Exchanges Board.  

Pineda’s Recent Poems Featured Over Summer

Jon Pineda, assistant professor of English and acting coordinator of the concentration in creative writing, has had four poems recently featured in high-profile venues of publication. “Translation” was one of the featured “Father’s Day” poems on The Poetry Foundation’s “Poetry Off The Shelf” podcast: http://www.poetryfoundation.org/features/audioitem/5250. “Cinque Terre” and “The Muse, or Stars Out on Interstate […]

Buster- Williams Presents at Hobson’s University

Kimberley Buster-Williams, associate provost for enrollment management, presented on the topic “Integrating Athletics and Admissions: Front Rush & Hobsons Changing the Game” at the Hobson’s Conference on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 in San Antonio, TX.Hobsons University is an annual conference for colleges and universities using Hobsons solutions. The conference provides an opportunity for participants to […]

New Director of Graduate Admissions

Christy Pack will join the Enrollment Management team on August 25th.  Pack will be be responsible for the planning and direction of all of UMW’s graduate admissions initiatives.Pack was formerly with Averett University  where she produced record enrollment. She is a five time (Averett University) President Circle recipient for achieving and exceeding annual enrollment objectives. […]