PSIA Alum Sarah Pietrowski '21 (majored in political science and history) has recently accepted a position as a law clerk with the International Rescue Committee! Congratulations to Sarah on her new position. … [Read more...]
Love from UMW to France
February 16, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Happy Valentine’s day! Check out UMW's article story on IA alumni Jalen Brown and Maria Dubiel ’19 on their journey from high school, to UMW, to France! They were in IPE together with Professor Gupta as well. 🙂 … [Read more...]
Nicholas Jacobs ’11 Co-Author of Forthcoming Book
January 31, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Nicholas Jacobs '11, PSIA alum (political science major) and Assistant Professor of Government at Colby College, is the co-author with Sidney Milkis of What Happened to the Vital Center: Presidentialism, Populist Revolt, and the Fracturing of America (2022) published by Oxford University Press. The book has three central objectives: Provides a long historical view of populism, party politics, and the growth of presidential power Traces the joining of executive power and movement politics over the past six decades Argues for a a reconstituted party system rather than greater presidential power … [Read more...]
Maggie Dwyer ’04 Publishes Washington Post Article
January 30, 2022 by Leave a Comment
PSIA Alum Maggie Dwyer '04 (political science and psychology major) breaks down the recent coup in Burkina Faso for the Washington Post’s Monkey Cage blog, “Burkina Faso’s Coup Makers Capitalized on Wider Grievances Within the Ranks." … [Read more...]
Andrew Sharpe ’19 is Finalist for Presidential Management Fellowship
January 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
PSIA Alum Andrew Sharpe '19, who graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and is finishing up his Masters in Public Policy at UVA, was recently selected as a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellowship. Learn more about the fellowship on the PMF website page. Congrats Andrew!! … [Read more...]
Brianne Doura-Schawohl ’09 Named One of Top Lobbyists of 2021
November 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Another month, another accolade for our remarkable alumni! In this case, we are referring to Brianne Doura-Schawohl who graduated from UMW in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. Yesterday, Brianne was recognized by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics as one of the top lobbyists of 2021. Check out the entire 2021 list from the Lobbying Institute's article. … [Read more...]
Rachel McVicker ’21 lands job as Research Assistant at CNA Corporation
September 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Rachel McVicker ’21 has landed a job as Research Assistant in the China Indo-Pacific Division at CNA Corporation. Congrats Rachel! … [Read more...]
Megan Weeks ’21 Earns Virginia Governor’s Fellowship
June 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Just days before she donned her cap and gown and walked across the Commencement stage, Megan Weeks ’21 received word that she was among 25 rising college seniors and graduates nationwide selected for the Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program. Weeks, who grew up in Henrico County, will return to the Richmond area this summer to merge the knowledge and skills she acquired at UMW with the hands-on experience she’ll gain working in the office of Virginia Secretary of Transportation Shannon Valentine. Learn more at UMW's article: New Grad Earns Virginia Governor’s Fellowship. … [Read more...]
Alumni Segment: Six Ways Mary Washington Prepared Us for Life in France
May 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
“Interested in moving abroad? I’m Maria, and my fiancé Jalen and I graduated from UMW in 2019 with double majors in French and International Affairs. Since then, we’ve taught English in France for an academic year … [Read more...]
Thomas Peterson ’19 on Teaching in Madrid During COVID
February 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Three 2019 alums – (International Affairs and Spanish Major) Thomas Peterson, Chloe Morton, and Cara Wissinger – are among several Mary Washington graduates who have moved to Madrid to teach after participating in UMW’s study abroad program with Universidad de Deusto in Bilbao during college. Learn about their experience on UMW's article: Alumni Trio Adapts to Teaching in Madrid, Pandemic Style. … [Read more...]