Category: Professional Notes

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 […]

Lindberg Featured in CampusESP Communications Article

Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg was featured in a CampusESP article titled “Boost enrollment by personalizing your institutional voice to families.” The article highlighted strategies from a panel discussion at the 2025 CampusESP Summit where Lindberg shared how UMW uses authentic communication as a competitive advantage in enrollment. Lindberg discussed UMW’s approach, noting […]

Bonds and UMW Students’ Research Featured in Story About Restrictions on Environmental Data

Research conducted by Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds and his students on the widespread use of non-disclosure agreements in Virginia’s data-center industry was featured in an article titled “As Trump Unwinds Federal Oversight, States Become Battlegrounds for Environmental Data.” The article appeared in the DeSmog Blog and is about the challenges that members of the […]