President Paino is seen here conversing with students during the uniquely UMW tradition of Devil Goat Day, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
University of Mary Washington President Troy D. Paino continues to earn regional and statewide recognition for his leadership in higher education.
This year, he has once again been named to Virginia Business’s notable “Virginia 500 Power List,” which honors the Commonwealth’s most influential figures across industries – from Fortune 1000 executives to government leaders and changemakers whose work drives Virginia’s economy and communities. Paino’s inclusion for the sixth consecutive year reflects his student-centered approach, expansion of academic programs in high-demand fields, and investments in the liberal arts and sciences.
As noted in the Virginia 500, “It is essential reading for any businessperson who wants to know who the state’s top movers and shakers are across industries.” Chronicling the state’s most impactful leaders in their respective industries, it also highlights “people who make major contributions to Virginia’s economy and their regions.”
Paino’s work through UMW spans the Fredericksburg region with broader efforts to shape the future of Virginia’s educational and civic landscape. And his tenure is being recognized as well, as this year, Paino has also been named an Icon by Virginia Business and among The 50 Most Influential People of 2025 by Northern Virginia Magazine. Read more.