The University of Mary Washington was recently recognized with the Philanthropy Excellence Award during the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) Awards and Recognition Luncheon.UMW earned the distinction for the highest agency amount donated in the 500–1500 employee category during the 2025 campaign, reflecting strong participation and generosity across the University community. The recognition highlights fundraising efforts […]
Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth, who also directs UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, was featured by C-SPAN in an piece titled, “Stephen Farnsworth on Virginia’s Redistricting Referendum.” In the piece, Farnsworth said, “Well, what happens in Virginia may very well shape the outcome for the mid-term elections for Congress and the country […]
Director of Landscape and Grounds Holly Chichester-Morby was featured by Northern Virginia Magazine in an article titled, “Meet the Goats Taking Over The University of Mary Washington’s Campus.” In the piece, Chichester-Morby said “The goats eat [English ivy] like candy. They can rear up on their back legs along a trunk and get up to […]
The University of Mary Washington has announced the first recipient of the Jack Bales Research Scholarship, established in honor of Reference & Humanities Librarian Emeritus Jack Bales, whose 40-year career championed student research and the vital role libraries play in the research process.The scholarship recognizes a student who produces an outstanding research paper while working […]
The Arabelle Laws Arrington ’41 Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for UMW students who are the children of full-time faculty and staff who have been employed with UMW for at least 5 years within a teaching, administrative or classified position.Arabelle Arrington served as a member of the Board of Visitors from 1975-1983, was a member […]