A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Associate Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was quoted by the Grenada Chronicle in an article titled “How Trump’s White House Ballroom Compares with Obama Renovations.” In the piece, Spencer added his expertise to the topic, saying presidents have typically undertaken White House projects in the spirit of public transparency. For example, the National Planning […]
Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was quoted in The New York Times in a story examining President Trump’s plans to renovate the White House with a proposed new ballroom. “In most cases, you’re not going to have a lot of binding obligations to historic buildings,” Spencer noted, addressing preservation concerns related to federal properties. […]
Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was mentioned in a recent article titled “Park programs mark 160th anniversary of the Overland Campaign” that appeared in the Fredericksburg Free Press. Highlights of this year’s anniversary programming include Community Day at the Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield on Saturday, May 4, 2024. In the evening, Spencer will present […]