Author: A J Newell

Sign Up for Upcoming April Safe Zone Workshops

The UMW Safe Zone program offers workshops that are designed to educate members of the University community about lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ+) issues to increase the safety and inclusion of all campus citizens. At the end of each workshop, participants have the opportunity to become a Safe Zone ally for our campus.Safe […]

Farnsworth Discusses Legislative Session in Northern Virginia

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently discussed the recently concluded 2019 session of the Virginia General Assembly at a meeting of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.  At the chamber event, Farnsworth also moderated a panel that included House of Delegates Speaker Kirk Cox […]

Mary Wash Giving Day is March 19!

Faculty and staff are asked to go “all in” for UMW on our third annual Giving Day, to be held Tuesday, March 19.On Mary Wash Giving Day, also known as #MaryWashDay, donors can make gifts to areas across the University from midnight to 11:59 p.m. at givingday.umw.edu. Challenges and matches funded by generous donors will be “unlocked” […]

Free Health & Wellness Fair, March 20

Campus Dining and the UMW Department of Human Resources are again co-sponsoring a free Health & Wellness Fair that is open to our campus and Fredericksburg communities.  The fair will be held on Wednesday, March 20, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the University Center.  The fair has grown so large that this year […]

Eagle Award Nominations will be open until March 18

Nominations for Eagle Awards are now open! This ceremony highlights students, student organizations, staff, and faculty who have provided leadership and contributed outstanding service through involvement in activities and organizations. The Eagle Awards are an opportunity for the University community to recognize those who have made extraordinary contributions to the campus and greater community.This year’s […]