Category: Professional Notes

Johnson-Young Presents and Wins Award at Eastern Communication Association Conference

Associate Professor of Communication Elizabeth Johnson-Young presented two works at the Eastern Communication Association Annual Convention in Buffalo, NY. In the Health Communication division, Johnson-Young presented updated results in her work “Parental Perceptions of Pediatric Counseling on Firearm Safety​ and Intentions to Follow Through with Recommendations.” ​This work focuses on survey results investigating how parents […]

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

A proud UMW alum, Ryan Imirie ’12 knows this campus inside and out—literally. As the Facilities and Buildings Manager for some of the most well-loved spaces at Mary Wash, he keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes.He recently appeared on the University’s PS: I Love U(MW) social media series. See the episode!“… working for the buildings themselves […]

Cooperman is Speaker for Women in Politics Panel

Professor of Political Science Rossalyn Cooperman took part in the second-annual Women in Politics panel hosted by UMW’s Day on Democracy Club, an organization that promotes engagement with the democratic process across the campus community. The Fredericksburg Free Press featured Cooperman in an article about the event titled “Panelists to women with political ambitions: Don’t […]

Farnsworth Delivers Research Paper on Political Humor

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies recently presented a co-authored research paper titled “Patterns of Political Ridicule in Late-Night Political Humor in the United States” at the Character Assassination and Reputation Politics (CARP) Conference at George Mason University.In addition, recent media mentions for Farnsworth […]

Walker Presents at the Council for Exceptional Children Convention

Associate Professor of Education Jennifer Walker presented at the Council for Exceptional Children Convention in Baltimore, MD in mid-March.Her presentations focused on supporting pre- and in-service teachers with High Leverage Practices and Classroom Management. Her presentations were titled, “Classroom Management: What Teachers are Saying” and “Translating High Leverage Practices to Classroom Management Realities.”Dr. Walker and […]