December 18, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

First-Year UMW Student Achieves ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

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During her first year at UMW, Tonia Attie earned a spot on the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. A political science and philosophy double major, she has a passion for urging young people to make sure their voices are heard at the polls. She poses here during the Student Government Association’s trip to Washington, D.C.

During her first year at UMW, Tonia Attie earned a spot on the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll.

First-year University of Mary Washington student Tonia Attie has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) as part of the 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll. This roster highlights college students doing outstanding work to advance nonpartisan democratic engagement at participating campuses.

Attie joins a group of just 175 students recognized for their voter registration, education and turnout efforts ahead of last year’s midterm elections, which saw a sizable number of young people weighing in at the polls.

A double major in political science and philosophy with a pre-law focus, Attie quickly established herself at UMW. “Having grown up in Fredericksburg, I’ve genuinely always wanted to go to Mary Washington and give back to my hometown,” she said. “As I started looking into college, I just knew that UMW would be the perfect fit for me.” Read more.