UMW Earns Top Employer Honors for Providing College Internship Opportunities
The University of Mary Washington has earned another distinction for its commitment to internships, this time for the opportunities it provides as an employer.
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership has recognized Mary Washington with two regional honors through its inaugural 2026 InternshipsVA Top Employers for Interns awards. The accolades celebrate UMW’s commitment to providing high-quality internship experiences that help students develop professional skills while contributing to the workplace.
UMW was among seven employers in GO Virginia Region 6, which includes Fredericksburg, Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, to receive the Innovative Employers Award for outstanding internship programs. The University also earned the Inspiring Employers Award, recognizing its 38-year history of providing internship opportunities and longstanding commitment to student career readiness.
The recognition follows recent news that UMW ranked No. 1 in Virginia and No. 5 nationally among public universities for internships in The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges for 2027. Together, the distinctions highlight UMW’s commitment to hands-on learning and career preparation, through its own campus departments and connections with employers beyond the University.
“Universities are not only preparing the next generation of talent in the classroom but also providing valuable work experiences that translate directly to students’ first careers,” said UMW Associate Provost for Career and Workforce Kimberly Young. “At Mary Washington, students are doing work that matters and seeing firsthand how their efforts contribute to the University community.”
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