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Statewide Ban on DeepSeek AI

The following message is from University Communications:Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared yesterday, Feb. 11, the use of DeepSeek AI is not permitted on state-issued devices or networks, including university-issued devices and networks.As Commonwealth employees, UMW employees cannot download or use the DeepSeek AI application on any state-issued device. This directive extends to contractors with the […]

McClurken Graduates from the AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance

The AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance in Higher Education last week held the closing symposium of its sixth Cohort, celebrating the graduation of nineteen fellows from colleges and universities around the country, including Dr. Jeffrey W. McClurken, Vice President of Strategy, Chief of Staff to the President at the University of Mary Washington.The AGB […]

Lost & Found “Exhibit” at Simpson Library

If you’re looking for a misplaced water bottle, book or other mysteriously missing item, you might want to check out the “lost & found” display at Simpson library. It’s a collection of items left at the library that have been cleverly displayed as an art “exhibit.” If you can’t find something…. you might want to […]

Save the Dates for Orientation and the Summer Enrichment Program

The following message is from New Student Programs and from the Summer Enrichment Program:UMW Colleagues,Save the dates this summer to join us in welcoming high school students and our newest Eagles to campus for overnight experiences during orientation sessions and the weeklong Summer Enrichment Program. We appreciate your participation!Orientation sessions are open to newly enrolled students, […]

Jenkins and Bowman Awarded Grant Through VDOE

Melissa Jenkins, assistant professor and director of special education programs in the College of Education, and Rachel Bowman, assistant professor in the College of Education were awarded $24,680 through VDOE for their grant titled “Community of Practice Support for Provisionally Licensed Special Educators.” This grant will provide tuition support for provisionally licensed special educators in […]