Last spring, when the University of Mary Washington suddenly switched to remote learning, students found themselves in new territory, especially rising seniors. Nevertheless, they didn’t let the global pandemic stop them. They continued to excel academically, partake in extracurricular activities and serve as campus leaders, helping the rest of the UMW community navigate through the COVID crisis, civil unrest, and a contentious and consequential election season, along with the types of challenges all students face.
Here, in part one of a two-story series, several 2021 graduates – Beth Kelly, John Asmus, Margaret Gregory and Breonna Washington – share their achievements and future plans, as well as how Mary Washington has prepared them for life after college. Check the UMW website on Friday for the second installment. Read more.