Archives for March 2023

SGA Visits Capitol Hill

SGA, UMW’s Student Government Association, visited the US Capitol in mid-March for a tour and to learn about congressional life. They met with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) as shown along with other senators (more info on their tour is provided on UMW article UMW Political Science Students Have Unique Access to Lawmakers). Joey Zeldin, the current SGA president, is also a Political Science major and a former intern in Senator Kaine’s office. Check out SGA's Instagram page to learn more about them and their engagement with the UMW community.   … [Read more...]

Pi Sigma Alpha 2023 Conference Presentations

    Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for Political Science students, hosts an annual conference highlighting student research. UMW Political Science students Maya Jenkins and Mary-Elise Alworth presented their research at its 2023 conference. … [Read more...]

NURVa 2023 Conference Presentation

Joey Zeldin, a Political Science major, presented his research at the 2023 Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) at Christopher Newport University. Joey presented his senior thesis, "Hollywood, Heinz Field, and the Hill: Analyzing Celebrities and Amateurs in Congressional Elections." … [Read more...]

Alumni Career/Graduate School Panel Sp’23

Join the department for a panel discussion of life after UMW. This features the advice and experience of the following alumni: Zachary Handlin (’20), William and Mary Law School, Third Year Student Shirley Martey Hargis (’14), Consultant on China, CRDF Global’s Data and Technology Program, Executive Director of Black Professionals in International Affairs Natalie Lemay (’18), State and Local Contracts Manager, Carahsoft Technology Theo Stamatis (’20), Government Relations Manager, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Emma Thomas (’20), Intelligence Analyst, Illuminate Mission Solutions Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM on Zoom with details below [removed after the event]. For questions, contact Professor Emile Lester at: elester@umw.edu or phone extension 1146.   View the Zoom recording below! Spring 2023 Career Panel Passcode: 1#ucP5nU … [Read more...]

Professor Farnsworth Receives Prestigious Fulbright Award for Spring 2024 in Poland

Professor Farnsworth has been awarded the Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Humanities and Social Sciences at the American Studies Center of the University of Warsaw in Poland. The Fulbright Program provides opportunities for students and professors to pursue research and teaching opportunities around the world. Professor Farnsworth’s third Fulbright award takes him to the University of Warsaw where he will teach a course on presidential communication. … [Read more...]