Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Political Science professor, focusing on the mass media, the presidency and Virginia politics

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Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Ransomware and Russia (CTV News Canada)

Professor Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington in Virginia said that President Biden needs to do more to discourage ransomware attacks from Russia, perhaps  by increasing further the economic sanctions on Russian government and business officials. Ransomware and Russia (CTV News Channel)
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Stephen Farnsworth Stephen J. Farnsworth is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Farnsworth is the author or co-author of eight books on the presidency, the mass media, public opinion and journalism. He also has received the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
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NEW BOOK: Presidential Communication and Character "This book traces the evolution of White House news management during America’s changing media environment over the past two decades. Comparing and contrasting the communication strategies of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, it demonstrates the difficulty that all presidents have in controlling their messages despite a seemingly endless array of new media outlets..." More here
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Center for Leadership & Media Studies

Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies supports faculty and student study of political leadership and the mass media.  Please consider providing financial support to this important Mary Washington program via this contribution link.

Recent Posts

  • Farnsworth Comments on School Board Races in ‘The Washington Post’ May 25, 2023
  • Farnsworth Comments on School Board Races in ‘The Washington Post’ May 25, 2023
  • What Kind of Republican Is Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin? (governing.com) May 23, 2023
  • In N. Virginia, endorsement primaries point to increasingly politicized school boards (The Washington Post) May 22, 2023
  • What kind of Republican is Gov. Youngkin? Here’s what political experts had to say. (Daily Press; Yahoo News; Bristol Herald Courier) May 22, 2023
  • Early Voting Could Bump Lower Primary Turnout in Critical Upcoming Election (Williamsburg Yorktown Daily) May 22, 2023
  • Rising Republican star and former NASCAR driver collide in Senate primary in Southside (Cardinal News) May 19, 2023
  • Virginia Has Made It Easier To Vote (The Connections Newspapers) May 19, 2023
  • Rising Republican star and former NASCAR driver collide in Senate primary in Southside (Cardinal News) May 19, 2023
  • Virginia Has Made It Easier To Vote (Connection Newspapers) May 18, 2023

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