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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Sep 23

Moving on up: www.umw.edu/news/2025/09...

UMW Rises to No. 8 in U.S. News Ranking of Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges

The University of Mary Washington continues to stand among the nation’s best, earning a Top 10 spot in the 2026 U.S News & World Report “Best Colleges” ranking released today. UMW tied for No. 8 on th...

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Sep 4

Nine years later, still one of the best NYT articles.

New York Times article with the headline “when I’m mistakenly put on an email chain, should I hit reply all asking to be removed?“ The article simply says no.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jun 29

Saturday summer evening at Wolf Trap with family and friends.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jun 27

Good to see UMW do so well
In the @princetonreview.bsky.social rankings.
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UMW Tops the List for Internships, Making an Impact as One of the Best Values in The Princeton Review

The University of Mary Washington has been recognized as one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a great education with excellent career services at an affordable price, according to Th...

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jun 20

As a member of the advisory team, I am excited to share the launch of The Barbara Johns Story website. Explore her civic action with schoolmates in 1951, their impact, and ongoing relevance in the historical fight for equality in America's public schools.

www.TheBarbaraJohnsStory.org

The Barbara Johns Story

The Barbara Johns Story - About the civil rights pioneer and her case that became a major component of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education, a ruling that declared racial s...

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jun 14

So many who have worked in DH have imitated the leadership, work, and humanity that @brettbobley.bsky.social has shared with all of us.

12 years ago & before/since, at a conference of aspiring DHers, Brett, in his special way, made such an impact on a group of us who are still changing academia.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · May 11

13 years ago, the senior class asked me to speak to the graduating seniors as their convocation speaker. I thought the words I said then might still be relevant, even if the pop culture references and inside Mary Wash references might not be.

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2012 UMW Convocation Keynote

The following is a speech that I was invited to give to graduating seniors at the pre-graduation awards ceremony known as Convocation. If you’re not at UMW, some of the inside jokes w…

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Ted Underwood @tedunderwood.com · Apr 27

The conclusion is a little too pat, but this is a lively, readable article genuinely wrestling with a hard issue. +

Will the Humanities Survive Artificial Intelligence?

Maybe not as we’ve known them. But, in the ruins of the old curriculum, something vital is stirring.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Feb 26

@jenorr.bsky.social and I are headed to Paris for 4 days. What is the one location/museum/restaurant/church/tour/croissant/wine/store/thing that we should not miss?

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Feb 12

About 5-6 inches of snow in Springfield so far today. More to come. Initial shoveling already being filled in.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Feb 10

GoBirds

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Feb 3

What a terrific experience, presenting with my eldest at @educonphilly.bsky.social for the first time. Great discussions and what a privilege to share teaching conversations with a future educator.

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Liz Covart @lizcovart.bsky.social · Jan 22

The world needs more good, accurate, and trustworthy information. I want to help scholars get their research and ideas out into the world by using digital tools and media.

I’d like to create a few How-To videos.

What topics and tools would you like to learn about? What would be helpful to you?

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 20

hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

Scholars debate whether writing notes instead of typing is better for learning

A widely cited neuroscience study is contested

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dr. meg smith @megsmith.bsky.social · Jan 14

Hey #DigitalHumanities folks, I'd love your help! I'm putting together a list of sample projects for the history senior capstone. I'm looking for projects that are:
- solo-authored
- by a student
- sustained engagements with a research q (akin to a 15-20 pg paper)
- shared with student's permission

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 11

@historians.org & the AHA Digital History Working Group are applying for an NEH digital humanities grant. Historians, please take this quick 2-question survey about your interest in digital tools & methods for research/teaching. Help shape future DH workshops & share with interested colleagues.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD9ER-NkW1Q4951tP4Ohb3H0VA9cRJoAVHWROElC-4fo78zg/viewform

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 10

Thanks! I’ll take a look.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 10

I’ll take a look. Thanks!

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 10

I’ll take a look. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 10

My semi-annual request for nominations for the digital history reviews section. Self-nominations welcome.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 4

Terrific showing for today’s Digital History Projects Showcase! 16 projects from concept to mature DH projects and everything in between. Thanks to @kalanicraig.bsky.social @historians.org, the many presenters and appreciative audience who joined us. See you next year in Chicago! #DH

Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 2

Coming to #AHA25 and want to hear about latest digital history projects? Have ?s about how to use dig tools in teaching or research? Join us on Sat @ 130 at the Digital Projects Showcase w/14 lightning talks. Come back @ 3:30 for chance to ask Digital Historians ?s on dig tools/projects/pedagogy.

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Jan 2

Coming to #AHA25 and want to hear about latest digital history projects? Have ?s about how to use dig tools in teaching or research? Join us on Sat @ 130 at the Digital Projects Showcase w/14 lightning talks. Come back @ 3:30 for chance to ask Digital Historians ?s on dig tools/projects/pedagogy.

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Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) @thetattooedprof.bsky.social · Jan 2

Going to #AHA25? Do you teach a survey course? Are you looking for an assignment you can easily incorporate that engages students and improves access and outcomes? Come join me, @hngreen.bsky.social, @drmendozan.bsky.social and Sara Rzeszutek at 3:30 Friday in the Hilton Murray Hill West (2nd floor)

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Dec 28

Come join us at UMW — if you have any questions about the position or the school, please reach out to me. Please share!

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Chief Information Officer - UMW, Virginia, United States

Title: Chief Information Officer VP Area: Chief of Staff - UMW Department: Information Technology Campus Location: Main Campus Advertised Range: $160,000-$210,000, commensurate with experience Abo...

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Jeffrey McClurken @jmcclurken.bsky.social · Dec 7

On the last day of our US History in Film class, I was honored to present to student scholars their “Oscars” for the top 5 digital review projects and top 5 green-screen videos analyzing a film. Glad to have their classmates recognize the strength of their semester-long work.

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