Category: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Lectures on Presidential Election in Poland

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “The State of the U.S. Presidential Election,” at the British-American Studies Center of Maria Curie Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published book, Presidential Communication […]

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 […]