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The University of Mary Washington will activate UMW Alerts and test its emergency notification system as part of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 10:15 a.m. EST. The test may include text messages, emails, desktop alerts, phone calls and sirens or messages from the area warning system on …
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The University of Mary Washington has once again earned a place among the nation’s top 10 public liberal arts colleges in U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings, coming in at number nine. UMW has ranked among the top 10 for four consecutive years, reinforcing Mary Washington’s place among the nation’s leading …
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Fall might be the perfect time for a family field trip to Fredericksburg, particularly for high school students.
That’s according to Northern Virginia Magazine, which noted “If you’ve only whizzed by Fredericksburg while heading down I-95, it’s time for a little field trip. The ‘burg comes alive on the weekends: Stroll down Caroline Street, in …
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The University of Mary Washington is one of 35 colleges selected to lead an “Advancing Student Success” initiative this fall 2026, a project extending from the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) through a competitive grant process. UMW joins a cohort of 10 COPLAC member institutions.
The initiative is led by the Gardner …
The University of Mary Washington is expanding access to mental health support for students through TimelyCare’s CrisisNow service, providing immediate, around-the-clock access to trained mental health professionals during moments of crisis. This additional service adds a direct phone line through UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services, available anytime, including outside of traditional business hours.“We want […]
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