Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Analyzes Potential Presidential Endorsement in VA Governor Race for Yahoo News

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a Yahoo News article titled “Trump suggests he may endorse Earle-Sears for VA governor.” In the article, Farnsworth noted that Trump often endorses candidates he views as likely winners, and told the news […]

Burke Appears on ‘PS: I Love U(MW)’ Series

As UMW’s Student Experience Manager in the Center for Career and Professional Development, Emily Burke believes our students are what truly set us apart. A proud alumna herself, Emily is passionate about helping students grow — before they arrive on campus, while they’re here, and long after they graduate. From coordinating our Career & Internship Fair […]

Schultz Quoted in Northern Neck Electric Cooperative Living

Director of Design Services and Multimedia Manager Maria Schultz was quoted in the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative Living publication in an article titled “The Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer.”Shultz, who is also a certified canine fitness trainer, made recommendations to consider before committing to bring your cat or dog along for a family trip. Read […]

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. […]