Michael Spencer (mspen1bi)

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Associate Professor

Combs Hall Room 132
mspen1bi@umw.edu
540-654-1311


Academic Degrees

B.A., Mary Washington College; MHP, University of Kentucky

Michael Spencer in the News

Spencer Receives Preservation Education Award From Historic Fredericksburg Foundation

Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was recognized by the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. with the 2026 Dr. Edward D. Alvey, Jr., Education Award, as reported by Potomac Local News. The award honors excellence in preservation education and leadership in the Fredericksburg region. Spencer was recognized for his professional expertise and Read more…

Spencer Weighs in on Monument Plans in Daily Kos

Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was quoted in Daily Kos in an article titled “Move over, France: Trump wants his own Arc de Triomphe.” The piece explores reports that the  President is considering a large-scale commemorative structure in Washington, D.C., raising questions about preservation and planning. Spencer noted the tension Read more…

Spencer Quoted by Residents of College Heights Area at City Council Meeting

Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer was quoted by residents at an October Fredericksburg City Council meeting regarding the suburban College Heights area and its uniqueness for lessons in historic preservation. The article, titled "College Heights residents lobby for creation of conservation district," which ran in the Fredericksburg Free Press, Read more…
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