Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been elected National President of Pi Sigma Alpha, the 700-chapter National Political Science Honor Society. The organization recognizes outstanding undergraduate and graduate students in political science through scholarships, best paper awards and research conferences. Nine students from […]
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, was in considerable demand as a political analyst during the Medicaid expansion standoff in the Virginia General Assembly and the federal corruption trial of former Governor Bob McDonnell. His commentary on Virginia politics appeared in more than 100 […]
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of a research paper, “News Coverage of U.S. Presidential Campaigns: Reporting on Primaries and General Elections, 1988-2012,” which was presented at the American Political Science Association Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., last month.