Category Archives: Professional Notes

Farnsworth Recognized for Outstanding Research

Farnsworth Recognized for Outstanding Research

The Eastern Communication Association has recognized Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, for outstanding research at its recent conference in Baltimore. Professor Farnsworth's award-winning research paper, “Political Consequences of Late-Night Humor: Learning about Politics Via Political Comedy,” was named a best research paper in political communication at the regional conference. The paper will be part of Professor Farnsworth’s upcoming co-authored book, Late Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency, which is under contract to Routledge.

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Farnsworth Presents Lecture on Biden Presidency

Farnsworth Presents Lecture on Biden Presidency Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented an online lecture, "Presidential Communication and Character: The Case of Joe Biden," to students at McGill University in Montreal. The talk drew on Professor Farnsworth's book, "Presidential Communication and Character." Dr. Farnsworth previously served as a Canada-U.S. Fulbright Scholar at McGill. Farnsworth Presents Lecture on Biden Presidency

Farnsworth Lectures on U.S. Public Opinion and the Presidency

Farnsworth Lectures on U.S. Public Opinion and the Presidency

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture, "The Presidency, U.S. Public Opinion and Foreign Policy," to the students and faculty at Methodist College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Dr. Farnsworth was a Fulbright Specialist in Malaysia during 2019.

Other recent media mentions received by Farnsworth include:

George Mason University Students Petition Against Youngkin as Commencement Speaker (NBC 4)

Political science professor Dr. Stephen Farnsworth says that as Americans become more polarized, universities are struggling to find a balance between protecting free speech and protecting marginalized students. “As more and more people are combative and hateful in the things that they have to say, universities increasingly feel pressure by the left and by the right and are caught in the middle in these kinds of culture wars,” Farnsworth said.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/george-mason-university-students-petition-against-youngkin-as-commencement-speaker/3314304/

Biden’s Ottawa Trip Focused on Ukraine (CP24)

“It is a relationship that benefits both nations in all sorts of ways whether we are talking about economic or security, and I think one of the things that is really clear about the Biden presidency is that this is a presidency about restoring the long- standing bond not only with Canada but with other allies and nations around the world that have had sort of a back hand experience in the Trump years,” said Stephen Farnsworth.

https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=2654599

Trump to Hold Rally in Waco, Texas (CTV News)

“You can expect Trump talking about how bad the prosecutors are and how unfairly he was treated. Trump always turns to being a victim when he feels squeezed and that works pretty well with his base supporters,” said Stephen Farnsworth.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2654586

The all-important top ballot position (WVTF)

Stephen Farnsworth at the University of Mary Washington says this is one of the few things a well-organized campaign can actually control. “The election is still some time away, and so if you can get your name on the ballot now at the front of the line, that may make a difference,” Farnsworth says.
https://www.wvtf.org/news/2023-03-16/the-all-important-top-ballot-position

Behind the Scenes of Kal Penn’s Big Week at The Daily Show (Esquire)

Still, I asked Penn if what late night hosts have been selling has anything to do with their having fewer customers, and whether they’ve suffered alongside the decline of a truly great product: what one observer, Stephen Farnsworth, has called the “political crack cocaine” of Donald Trump.

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a43347338/kal-penn-daily-show-guest-host/

Preparations for Trump’s Possible Indictment (CTV News)

“Well, this is a serious, serious problem for the former president. He’s looking at the possibility of all of the most sorted tales of his business as well as his personal life coming to the floor right at the time he is running for president,” said Stephen Farnsworth.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2652029

Farnsworth, Atkinson Publish Opinion Column in ‘Richmond Times-Dispatch’

Farnsworth, Atkinson Publish Opinion Column in ‘Richmond Times-Dispatch’

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, and Cassandra Atkinson, a UMW junior majoring in political science and communication, are coauthors of an opinion column, "In border politics, Youngkin stays closer to home," which was published recently in The Richmond Times-Dispatch.  Link

Farnsworth, Atkinson Publish Opinion Column in ‘Richmond Times-Dispatch’

Farnsworth Presents Research at the Library of Congress

Farnsworth Presents Research at the Library of CongressStephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a research paper, "Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency," at the Library of Congress in Washington. Dr. Farnsworth was one of a dozen professors selected to present their research at the Library of Congress' national conference on the Presidency and Popular Culture. The post Farnsworth Presents Research at the Library of Congress appeared first on EagleEye.

Farnsworth Lectures on Virginia Politics

Farnsworth Lectures on Virginia PoliticsStephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, "Reviewing the 2022 Midterm Elections and Previewing the 2023 Legislative Session,” at the Virginia Business Journal Forum in Richmond.

Professor Farnsworth also appeared in several media reports, including:

Virginia Special Election Could Change Future of Abortion Rights (WRC TV DC)

“If the Republicans retain this seat and it is a 21-19 Senate, then any deal that Republicans might make with Senator Morrissey on the abortion restrictions but could get to a 20-20 tie and that tie be broken by the Republican pro-life Lieutenant Governor,” said Stephen Farnsworth.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/virginia-special-election-could-change-future-of-abortion-rights/3251588/

General Assembly to reconvene in Richmond (Cardinal News)

“A lot of lawmakers have new districts, some of them are running against each other, and as a result the top priority is going to be a session that ends promptly,” said Stephen J. Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington. “That means a lot more of the contentious issues will be stalled, killed in committee perhaps or maybe kept off the agenda until next year. “

https://cardinalnews.org/2023/01/11/general-assembly-to-reconvene-in-richmond/