Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus Bill Crawley’s “History on the Hill” column appeared in The Free Lance-Star this week, entitled “James Farmer: From Civil Rights Icon to Revered Professor.” In the column he discusses how one of the acknowledged leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, “Big Jim” Farmer quickly became, both literally and figuratively, a […]
Senior Associate Registrar Kevin Caffrey recently published “What’s Their Story? To Help Save the Humanities, Let’s Listen to English Majors” in the Journal of Educational Research and Practice.Amidst declining enrollment in humanities programs nationwide, the article seeks to give voice to current English majors about their decision to enroll in a major that has been […]
Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski and Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg appeared on News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk to talk about decisions facing students and parents. What should seniors be doing right now to prepare for their upcoming college careers, the UMW Summer Enrichment Program, FAFSA, and what […]
Professor of History and American Studies Will Mackintosh offers an insightful look at how the concept of “the tourist” developed in 19th century America in Chats on the Past, a free virtual event sponsored by Westport Museum via Patch. Mackintosh to discuss his book Selling the Sights: The Invention of the Tourist in American Culture […]
Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs Elizabeth Larus, who is a nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Global China Center and Indo-Pacific Security Initiative discussed U.S. politics with the Times of India. In the interview entitled Trump 2.2, Larus said “I would hope the world is not worried. Certainly, they might be […]
