Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason Davidson was quoted by ZDFheute in Germany in a feature story entitled “What do Trump’s military decrees mean?” The article states, “There are currently around 100,000 US soldiers stationed in Europe. Trump plans to withdraw 20,000 of them, which will bring troop levels back to the level […]
Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus Bill Crawley’s “History on the Hill” column appeared in The Free Lance-Star this week, entitled “James Farmer: From Civil Rights Icon to Revered Professor.” In the column he discusses how one of the acknowledged leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, “Big Jim” Farmer quickly became, both literally and figuratively, a […]
We are pleased to announce that the deadline to apply for the Fund for Mary Washington Impact Grants program has been extended to February 14, 2025! Now in its second year, this donor-funded grant program offers awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 for initiatives led by University-recognized student organizations, faculty, and staff. These grants support projects taking place between […]
2025 Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the SnakeSaturday, February 15 | 2-5 PM | Chandler BallroomSponsored by the UMW Modern Languages Department and the Asian Student AssociationJoin the Asian Student Association for an annual celebration of the New Year. 2025 is Year of the Snake in the Lunar Calendar. This event will include performances, […]
2025 Black History Month Major Performance: Kia BennettThursday, February 20 | 7 PM | The Underground, Lee HallKia Bennett is a native of Richmond, Virginia and a product of Howard University. She made her introduction into entertainment while singing with former Washington D.C. group “Entyme,” along with other respected soul artists Geno Young, Sy Smith, […]