International Affairs (and Economics) Alum Hannah Rothwell '19 has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar in Uzbekistan, effective immediately. Rothwell is the PSIA department’s second Fulbright to Uzbekistan. Learn more about her story on UMW's EagleEye article: COVID Delays, But Fails to Deter Fulbright Scholars. Political Science Alum Shannon Maguire also was a Fulbright in Uzbekistan. … [Read more...]
Kelsey Coates ’12 named Chief of Staff of the NEH
January 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
PSIA Alum Kelsey Coates '12 has been named Chief of Staff for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) by the Biden Administration! Kelsey graduated from UMW in 2012 majoring in International Affairs. Learn more about her appointment on the NEH press release. … [Read more...]
Interview with Dr. Maggie Dwyer ’04
January 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Maggie is currently a Lecturer in Africa and International Development at The University of Edinburgh. In this interview she talks about why she chose political science, her current career and research, and how she found her career path. … [Read more...]
The U.S. Census and the 2020 Elections
October 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
On Tuesday 13 October 2020 at 12:30pm ET, Stacy Whitehouse, 2011 PSIA alum, will discuss the US Census, the 2020 elections, and her work involving with both. To attend, check out the event flyer for the zoom link! Reach out to Professor Cooperman if you have any questions. Check out a recording of the talk!! passcode: J&G.u^2e … [Read more...]
Interview with Kevin Hughes ’13
June 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kevin is currently a Public Policy Manager at Facebook in Washington D.C. In this interview, he talks about why he chose political science and how the PSIA department guided him to where he is today. Kevin Hughes '13 Interview 1. Why did you choose to major in political science or international affairs? When I was a sophomore I was waffling between political science and computer science. I spent a lot of time reflecting on what I wanted out of life and I consulted a lot of my peers and mentors. Through those conversations I realized that my future would not be a typical, structured career in a specific discipline. That was one of my original draws to a liberal arts school in the first place. So, I stepped back and thought long and hard about what truly excites me. What can I spend my time learning that I actually want to learn about? What is something that will go beyond work and play a role in my personal life. Political science was that topic for me. The thread between what … [Read more...]
Rebecca Jacobi (’20) Interview
June 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Rebecca Jacobi graduated in 2020 and currently has an internship with the Feminist Majority Foundation as a Digital Organizer. In this interview she talks about why she chose majors in International Affairs and WGST and how both departments guided her to where she is today: Interview with Rebecca Jacobi ’20. … [Read more...]
Paige McKinsey (’15) Interview
June 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Paige graduated in 2015 and is currently a Masters Program Student at George Washington University. In this interview she talks about why she chose majors in International Affairs and WGST and how both departments guided her to where she is today: Interview With Paige McKinsey '15. … [Read more...]
Ambassador for Freedom
January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
John Cotton Richmond (’93), was nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate to fight human trafficking in October 2018. “Under Richmond’s leadership, the TIP office helps coordinate U.S. inter-agency efforts at home and leads diplomatic efforts around the globe aimed at ending the enslavement of an estimated 24.9 million people.” Richmond graduated from UMW majoring in political science and geography and has faced many experiences since then. Learn more about his story on UMW's magazine article: Alumnus Fights to End Human Trafficking. … [Read more...]
Path Opens for Emily Rothstein ’18 with Study Abroad
November 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
International Affairs alum Emily Rothstein '18 has been abroad for both studies and employment. Her time at Mary Washington expanded her horizons to the world, fueling her career path. Check out more information about this on the UMW article Study Abroad Carves Career Path for Alumna. … [Read more...]
Stephen Lamm ’19 Learns from Time Abroad
November 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Political Science alum Stephen Lamm '19 was a very engaged student at UMW. He involved himself in many experiences like student organizations and study abroad experiences, including a French study abroad in Quebec. Check out more information about this on the UMW article French Study Abroad Sparks Joy in Alumnus. … [Read more...]