Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Discusses Midterm Political Landscape in Newsweek

Professor Emeritus of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a Newsweek article titled “Republicans Hit by Major Midterm Polling Blows Within 24 Hours.”In the article, Farnsworth told Newsweek that Trump’s unpopularity and high prices are creating “colossal problems” for Republicans. Many voters view him as “increasingly out of touch with their daily concerns” due […]

Al-Tikriti Joins MERIP Podcast on the 2026 World Cup

This month, Professor of Middle East History Nabil Al-Tikriti participated in the Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) podcast titled, “On the World Cup 2026.”Recorded before the tournament’s semifinal match between Spain and France, the roundtable discussion explored the intersection of sports and politics across the Middle East and North Africa. Al-Tikriti discussed the experience […]

Powers Publishes Article on Hunting in the Fiction of Quebec Writer Louis Hamelin

Professor of French Scott Powers has published an article in the American Review of Canadian Studies titled “Du cliché antique à l’éthique écologique: la chasse parodiée et renversée dans La Rage de Louis Hamelin.”The article examines how Québec writer Louis Hamelin uses the motif of hunting in his 1989 novel La Rage to challenge traditional […]

Dunn and Segelken Discuss Career Readiness on WFVA’s Town Talk

Director of the Center for Career and Professional Development Michael Dunn and Director of Continuing and Professional Studies Teresa Segelken appeared on News Talk 1230 WFVA’s Town Talk to discuss preparing for life after the University of Mary Washington.Dunn and Segelken highlighted career readiness, continuing education and professional development opportunities that help students and alumni […]