Grades aren’t foremost on the mind of Laurie Abeel. The College of Education associate professor … [Read more...] about Growing a New Generation of Educators
Show on Great Minds
Seeking Feathered Friends
For Andrew Dolby, a stressed-out bird is a big deal. Dolby, professor and chair of the biology … [Read more...] about Seeking Feathered Friends
Conundrum Challenge
The Spider and Fly Puzzle has mesmerized math buffs for more than a century. “You’re in a big room … [Read more...] about Conundrum Challenge
Cultivating Fresh Opportunities
Standing between piles of yellow squash, potatoes and peppers, with the chatter of friendly small … [Read more...] about Cultivating Fresh Opportunities
Trotting the Globe for Business Education
Mukesh Srivastava is a frequent flyer with a penchant for international travel and a mind focused on … [Read more...] about Trotting the Globe for Business Education
She’s Psyched (and Her Students are Too)
Saying Miriam Liss likes psychology would be an understatement. Liss, a licensed clinical … [Read more...] about She’s Psyched (and Her Students are Too)
Pushing Digital Boundaries
If Jim Groom has his way, every college student will dive head first into the digital realm. The … [Read more...] about Pushing Digital Boundaries
Conversation Starter
For Warren Rochelle, professor of English, a class is a conversation where knowledge goes both … [Read more...] about Conversation Starter
Around the World in Nine Apps
Nine applications in a year; thousands of downloads from all over the world; one dedicated UMW … [Read more...] about Around the World in Nine Apps
Graduates of Rappahannock Scholars Program Head Toward New Opportunities
Amber Harris ranked among the top of her class at Northumberland County High School but she wasn’t … [Read more...] about Graduates of Rappahannock Scholars Program Head Toward New Opportunities