Author: Amy Jessee

UMW Students Get Ahead with Complimentary “Intro to AI” Course this Summer

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we learn, work and communicate – but many students, like much of society, aren’t sure how to use it effectively or responsibly.That’s why the University of Mary Washington is launching a complimentary one-credit course that gives students the tools to understand and apply AI in an effective and ethical […]

UMW Names New Vice President for Student Affairs

Mike Walsh, a dedicated student affairs leader and champion for the student experience, has been named vice president for student affairs at the University of Mary Washington. With work spanning five universities of varied missions and magnitudes, he brings a focus on the foundation of care for all learners to succeed and make a difference […]

UMW Launches Microcredentials Through Career Academy by Coursera

The University of Mary Washington has launched Career Academy by Coursera, a new initiative that offers students, faculty and staff complementary access to the global online learning platform as a complement to their coursework and careers.With more than 45 entry-level professional certificates from leading companies such as Google, IBM, Microsoft and Salesforce, Coursera Career Academy […]

UMW Board of Visitors Sets Tuition and Fees for 2025-26

At its quarterly meeting on April 11, 2025, the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors set tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year. The Board voted unanimously to authorize a 2.5% tuition increase for undergraduate and graduate students and a mandatory comprehensive fee increase of 4% for the 2025-26 academic year.The tuition and […]

UMW Provides Career Resources, Hosts May 15 Mini-Conference for Alumni and Federal Workers

Whether it’s for a first job after college or a career change, the University of Mary Washington provides a range of resources and programs for taking the next step.With a ground-level network spanning the I-95 corridor – stretching from Fredericksburg through the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C., to the state capital in Richmond, Virginia – […]