Category: Professional Notes

Davidson Pens Article on NATO for the Atlantic Council

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson penned an article titled “Four steps that NATO’s southern flank strategy needs to succeed” for the Atlantic Council. At next month’s Washington summit, NATO’s response to the third year of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine will undoubtedly garner allies’ attention and headline news coverage. Read more.

President Paino Joins Northern Virginia Technology Council Board

The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the region’s technology community, announced the appointment of 20 industry leaders to its Board of Directors for fiscal year 2025, including UMW President Troy Paino. The incoming Class of 2027 will join NVTC’s current Board and guide the council’s strategic efforts to fuel its mission. NVTC […]

Yakabouski, Lindberg Share Summer College Visit Advice

UMW Director of First Year Admissions Sarah Lindberg and Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President Melissa Yakabouski spoke recently on the WFVA radio show “Town Talk” about how the summer break is a great time for high-schoolers to visit potential colleges, especially UMW. Hear the episode. The Fredericksburg Free Press also shared the segment […]

McDonald Contributes to Article on Gen Z Voting Practices

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald contributed to an article titled Gen Z app creator hopes to empower a young generation of voters, which appeared on Bridge Detroit. As people age, they become more integrated into the political process, said McDonald, who teaches courses related to American government, political behavior and […]

Farnsworth Lectures in Poland on Political Humor and U.S. Presidential Elections

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Political Humor and U.S. Presidential Elections,” at the Institute of International and Security Studies of the University of Wrocław, Poland. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published co-authored book, Late-Night […]