Category: Professional Notes

Al-Tikriti Lectures DLA Unit on Middle East Affairs

Professor of Middle East History Nabil Al-Tikriti discussed the current situation in the Middle East this month, covering economic, military, political and diplomatic affairs. He made this presentation to Ft. Belvoir’s Supply Corps Reserve Unit supporting the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with reserve unit attendees present from the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines. The presentation […]

Davidson Analyzes NATO Tensions for Atlantic Council

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson shared expert insight in a recent article for the Atlantic Council titled “What explains the transatlantic rift? It’s all about threat perception.” As NATO allies prepare for his month’s summit in The Hague, Davidson explores differing views on global threats and defense spending, particularly in the […]

Moon Publishes Book on Race and Geography

Professor of History and American Studies Krystyn Moon has published a new book titled Proximity to Power: Rethinking Race and Place in Alexandria, Virginia with the University of North Carolina Press (2025).The book examines how Alexandria’s unique geographic position across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. profoundly shaped the experiences of African American residents from […]

Kelly Discusses Education on Chamber Podcast

College of Education Dean Pete Kelly was recently featured on the Chamber Talks podcast, produced by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. In the episode titled “Beyond the Classroom: Honoring Our Region’s Teachers,” Kelly is joined by Fredericksburg City Public Schools Superintendent Marci Catlett to discuss the current landscape of education. Together, they shared insights […]