University Advancement announces Mary Washington First Campaign gifts and pledges:
- An alumna from the Class of 1961 has pledged $15,000 to the Fund for Mary Washington.
- An alumnus from the Class of 1983 has arranged for an estate gift to UMW of $50,000.
- In anticipation of their upcoming 50th reunion, members of the Class of 1969 have raised nearly $60,000 in gifts and pledges to create a need-based scholarship for UMW students who are first in their families to attend college.
- The family of an alumna from the Class of 1945 gave $25,000 to establish an endowed scholarship for UMW students pursuing a music major.
Click here to watch the latest campaign video featuring an alumna from the Class of 1968.
The $50-million Mary Washington First Campaign began July 1, 2011, and went public April 26, 2014. As of April 30, 2015, Mary Washington alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and businesses have committed more than $39.5 million in gifts and pledges. The Campaign is scheduled to conclude June 30, 2016. Visit http://umw.edu/marywashingtonfirst or call 540/654-1024 for more information.