As the Class of 2026 prepares to soar from the University of Mary Washington, we turn the spotlight on graduating seniors. These Eagles have spent their college years finding what matters most, rising to challenges and lighting the way for others. Before they take flight, meet some of UMW’s seniors whose stories reflect the spirit of the UMW campus community.
From Uncovering the Past to a Future in Filmmaking
Blake Bauer, Historic Preservation
Museum ‘Magic’ Fuels a Career in Curation
Makayla Bowman, Anthropology and Historic Preservation
Charting a Career Path in Content Creation
Matthew Clinton, Communication and Digtial Studies
On the Field and Beyond, he Built a Playbook for Success
Jay Hooker, Accounting
It All Adds Up for Star International Student
Aloysious Kebange, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Helping Others Feel Welcome on Campus
Ashley Lam, Biomedical Sciences
Growing Into the ‘Best Version’ of Herself
Olivia-Lena De Veaux, Spanish and International Affairs
First-Generation Student: ‘UMW Matched My Vibe’
Mariana Leara, Environmental Science
College of Education Grad Aims to Meet Students Where They Are
Mollie Moomaw, Elementary Education
Study Abroad Makes Student’s Experience Sparkle
Carly Radgowski, French and Conservation Biology
Planting Seeds of Leadership and Conservation
Amira Said, Environmental Science
Aspiring Physician Tackles Breast Cancer Research
Mallory Thompson, Biomedical Sciences
