UMW Provost Timothy O’Donnell (left) and George Mason University Provost James Antony complete the official signing at a ceremony that reconfirmed a partnership between the two schools for an accelerated degree pathway program in computer science, engineering and law. Photo by Karen Pearlman.
The University of Mary Washington and George Mason University have renewed existing partnerships designed to accelerate student success and open the door to additional agreements between the two schools beginning as early as next year.
The signing ceremony reconfirming the universities’ accelerated degree pathway programs in computer science, engineering and law took place in the Dodd Auditorium foyer in UMW’s George Washington Hall, with provosts, deans and other administrators in attendance.
“A lot of work has gone into the efforts to make today what it is,” said UMW Provost Tim O’Donnell, who signed the official document along with George Mason Provost James Antony. “It’s really a prelude to more work to come, ultimately work that will be good work because it will benefit our students, our faculty and our programs.”
The UMW-Accelerated Mason Program graduate pathways permit dual enrollment, allowing Mary Washington students to combine undergraduate and graduate degree requirements, and reducing the time it takes to earn a master’s degree and unlock increased earning potential. They also allow participants to roll tuition and fees into existing financial aid packages, facilitate data sharing between the two schools and ultimately improve student outcomes at both universities. Read more.