Category: Professional Notes

Berrier Named a PCACAC Counselor of the Year

UMW’s own Carson Berrier ’22 was named one of Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admissions Counseling (PCACAC) Counselor of the Year. Berrier was nominated by her supervisors in the Office of Admissions for her unwavering dedication to graciously counseling students and families through the sometimes stressful admissions process. Berrier also diligently leads the Washington […]

Davidson Comments on Ukraine for LeDevoir

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson commented to LeDevoir in article titled: Is Ukraine entering NATO through the back door? “Ukraine has three years of bloody experience in its fight against Russia, and this is an asset for NATO, which believes that Moscow now represents the most significant and direct threat to […]

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

Creative force and champion for all students, Assistant Director of the Center for Student Transition, Access, & Retention Services (STARS) Shanita Mitchell ‘12 goes beyond her role with @umwstars to inspire and support every corner of campus. Her passion extends to student organizations, which are open to all students, creating opportunities for everyone to thrive. She […]

Lorentzen Publishes on Thomas Hardy Novel Anniversary

Professor of English Eric Lorentzen recently published an article entitled “Far From the Madding Crowd: A Representative Culmination of a Victorian Semester” in Dickens Studies Annual.  The journal periodically publishes special commemorative collections of essays celebrating the 150th anniversary of the publication of great works of literature, and gathers representative voices from prominent scholars in […]

Richards Presents at International Eudora Welty Conference

Professor of English Gary Richards recently presented the paper “Mapping the Geographies of The Optimist’s Daughter” at the International Eudora Welty Conference held at Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi April 10-13, 2025. He was also part of the 45-minute staged reading of Welty’s “The Wanderers,” the culminating story of The Golden Apples, with Gary reading […]