UMW and Four Students Receive Top Billing Statewide for Internships

The University of Mary Washington received statewide recognition this month for its internship program – and for its students, who bring classroom knowledge into the workplace and, in turn, gain on-the-job experience in the Fredericksburg region and beyond.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) named UMW to its 2026 Top Virginia Employers for Interns list early this month, recognizing the University’s efforts to establish high-impact, career-launching opportunities across the Commonwealth. A week later, SCHEV shared its Top 50 list of Virginia interns, which includes Mary Washington students Matthew Clinton, Miranda Herd, MacKenzie Martin and Sarah Moon.

“It’s an honor to celebrate the University of Mary Washington and our students during National Internship Awareness Month. We’re in excellent company with the other organizations being recognized in our region and across Virginia,” said Career and Workforce Director of Regional Partnerships Devin T. Fedor. “UMW is proud to serve as a role model for expanding work-based learning opportunities and boosting student career readiness, both key goals of the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership.” Read more about UMW and Four Students Receive Top Billing Statewide for Internships.