On Wednesday October 28th at 6pm, a panel will discuss how to address common excuses for not voting and how to convince your friends and family to vote on election day. Tune in on Facebook live on the Facebook page of Northern Virginia Coalition! … [Read more...]
Professor Larus on The Importance of Taiwan
October 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Professor Larus will be on On Liberty podcast out of Sydney, Australia today at 7pm discussing “Why the world needs a free Taiwan”. All are welcome to watch and call in on Episode 29: "Why the world needs a free Taiwan" on the On Liberty podcast. … [Read more...]
Professor Cooperman and Professor Farnsworth: COVID in Context
June 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As part of UMW’s Covid in Context course, Professor Cooperman and Professor Farnsworth recently delivered a lecture titled “Covid and the 2020 U.S. Presidential and Congressional Elections. … [Read more...]
Professor Singh Works with Northern Virginia Conservation Trust
April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Singh, associate professor of political science and international affairs, has worked with NVCT to help students learn about legislative and legal strategies for conserving undeveloped land. Check out more information on UMW’s EagleEye article on Professor Singh with NVCT. … [Read more...]
PSIA Faculty Receive Prestigious Fulbright Awards
February 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Professors Elizabeth Freund Larus and Stephen J. Farnsworth are go-to pundits in national and international media in their respective fields. Soon they’ll take their expertise and research abroad through prestigious 2019-20 U.S. Fulbright grants. Check out UMW’s article on PSIA 2019-20 faculty Fulbrights to learn more. … [Read more...]
PSIA Faculty Receive Jepson Fellowship and Waple Professorship
February 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Professor Singh received a Jepson Fellowship and Professor Lester received a Waple professorship so they may pursue research projects. Professor Research … [Read more...]
Kendall Parker ’18 Receives Darden Award and Professor Barr Receives Simpson Award
May 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Political Science student Kendall M. Parker of Fredericksburg received the Colgate W. Darden Jr. Award, which is presented to the student with the highest grade-point average (GPA) in the four-year undergraduate program. Professor Barr received the the Grellet C. Simpson Award, the institution’s most prestigious annual award for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Read more about their awards during the 2018 commencement ceremony. … [Read more...]
Professor Gupta receives Top Honors at Commencement
May 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Surupa Gupta, associate professor of political science and international affairs, received the Mary W. Pinschmidt Award. The winner is selected by the graduating class as the faculty member “they will most likely remember as the one who had the greatest impact on their lives.” Check out UMW’s article on 2017 Commencement to learn more. … [Read more...]
Professor Cooperman Receives the first John M. Kramer Faculty Award
April 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
At the 2017 annual Spring Awards ceremony, Professor Rosalyn Cooperman received the first John M. Kramer Faculty Award. This award is an acknowledgement of Professor Cooperman’s dedication to students, service to the University, and contributions to academia. … [Read more...]
Professor Farnsworth Receives Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award!
January 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Stephen J. Farnsworth, University of Mary Washington professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has received the prestigious 2017 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Council of Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). Check out UMW’s article on Professor Farnsworth’s faculty award to learn more. … [Read more...]