April 25, 2024

Cedric Rucker University Center Naming Celebration, June 5

Beloved longtime UMW Dean of Students Cedric Rucker, known for fastidiously helping soon-to-be grads with their regular year after year at Commencement, will retire in June.

Join fellow faculty and staff members in celebrating longtime Dean of Students Cedric Rucker, who retires this month, at the “Cedric Rucker University Center Naming Celebration” on Sunday, June 5, at 11 a.m., on the front steps of the University Center at the Ball Circle entrance. Cedric Bernard Rucker has made immeasurable positive impacts on thousands of students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and the local community during his 33-year career working at Mary Washington, serving 23 years as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Student Life and 10 years as Associate Dean of Student Activities, as well as in numerous other roles. Read more.