President Troy Paino reported on all things UMW during a faculty/staff address to kick off the fall 2024 semester. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
University of Mary Washington President Troy Paino welcomed employees to the new school year, delivering the annual fall faculty/staff address on Monday, Aug. 19, in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. During the hourlong gathering, he reflected on a campus abuzz with activity over the summer, from unique academic offerings to a flurry of construction projects, and spoke of an upcoming academic year packed with projects and plans.
“This campus is busy,” Paino said, pointing to the sports camps, recitals and summer orientation sessions UMW has hosted throughout the past months. “It’s hopping during the summer.”
Since Commencement in May, Mary Washington has welcomed a “remarkable” lineup of programing, Paino said. Examples include the Summer Science Institute, now named for alum Irene Piscopo Rodgers ’59; the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Summer Institute; the Summer Enrichment Program; the Student Transition Program, now named STARS; and the housing of more than 100 interns for area employers.
And more than 600 alums returned to their alma mater for Reunion Weekend in June. “That kind of engagement is so important for our continued success here,” Paino said. “A lot of hard work goes into keeping our alums engaged in the work that we’re doing.” Read more.